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Stabilis Solutions Inc(SLNG)

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SLNG

09/25/2026: SLNG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Stabilis Solutions is a small-cap company providing small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and distribution services to off-grid industrial users. Its primary strength lies in its specialized infrastructure, which allows it to serve remote customers as an alternative to traditional, high-emission diesel fuels. The company's growth story centers on the industrial transition toward cleaner energy, though it faces risks from energy commodity volatility and competitive pressures. Investors should monitor commodity prices, infrastructure utilization rates, and the pace of industrial decarbonization efforts. It is generally suited for investors comfortable with the higher risks often associated with niche energy service providers, as the stock does not currently offer a dividend.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company serves a growing niche in the energy transition but faces inherent market volatility.
Momentum investorMixed fitPrice action is highly sensitive to energy commodity prices and sector-specific news cycles.
Value investorMixed fitValuation depends on the long-term viability and scaling of small-scale LNG operations.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently pay a dividend as it focuses on reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap energy stocks often experience significant price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to fluctuations in the price of natural gas and diesel.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations can be difficult to assess due to fluctuating demand and capital intensity.
Competition risk (Energy transition competition)MediumThe company competes with various fuel providers and shifting energy landscape dynamics.
Business qualityMediumThe business provides essential niche services but has lower economies of scale.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividends are currently paid to investors.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on maintaining complex, small-scale LNG supply chains across remote sites.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -40.62%
Avg. Invested days 27
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SLNG receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SLNG has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-129.4%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.7%), negative revenue growth (-6.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SLNG's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (0.7% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
SLNG's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -6.9% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-129.4%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-89.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 5.1% and approximately 17.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 82.25% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Tieton Capital Management, LLC 1.26%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.08%
Bank of America Corp 0.74%
SEI Investments Co 0.61%
Argent Trust Co 0.28%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SLNG generates approximately $156 of gross profit, $-37 of operating income, and $7 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -4.15% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SLNG has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 97.63M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9
Volume (30-day avg) 38.4K shares
Beta -0.26
52 Weeks Range 3.21 - 7.07
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.21 - 7.07
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.42

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
LNG Sales and DistributionSale of liquefied natural gas to industrial customers and revenue from fuel delivery logistics.Revenue comes from selling cleaner fuel to industrial sites that lack access to gas pipelines.
GeographyOperations primarily focused on regions within the United States.The company is domestically focused with minimal exposure to international market risks.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 8.1
Enterprise Value 101.13M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.75
Enterprise Value 101.13M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.75
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.81
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 43.78
Shares Outstanding 18.60M
Shares Floating 3.30M
Shares Outstanding 18.60M
Shares Floating 3.30M
Percent Insiders 82.25
Percent Institutions 5.12

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Stabilis Solutions Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Houston, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2006-12-28
Interim President, CEO & Executive Chairman Mr. J. Casey Crenshaw
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Integrated
Full time employees 85
Full time employees 85

Stabilis Solutions, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, an energy transition company, provides turnkey clean energy production, storage, transportation, and fueling solutions primarily using liquefied natural gas (LNG) to various end markets in North America. It offers LNG solutions to customers in aerospace, agriculture, energy, industrial, marine bunkering, mining, pipeline, remote power, and utility markets. The company also provides engineering and field support services, as well as rents cryogenic equipment. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Stabilis Solutions, Inc. is a subsidiary of LNG Investment Company LLC.