What Is Drawing Fresh Attention To FLEX LNG (FLNG)?

FLEX LNG (NYSE:FLNG) is back in focus after the company confirmed its CFO, Knut Traaholt, will appear on the Gas Sector Panel at the 18th Annual Capital Link New York Maritime Forum.

Recent trading has been supportive for FLEX LNG, with the share price at US$32.39 after a 1-day move of 1.47% and a 7-day share price return of 4.55% as investor attention builds around events like the Capital Link forum. Over the past year, the stock has paired this shorter term momentum with a 45.22% 1-year total shareholder return and a 5-year total shareholder return of 237.73%. This points to investors steadily reassessing both income potential and risk in the LNG shipping story.

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FLEX LNG now trades near recent highs after a strong multiyear run, so the real puzzle is whether the heavier lift is already done or if valuation still leaves meaningful upside on the table.

Most Popular Narrative: 25% Overvalued

The most followed valuation view pegs FLEX LNG's fair value at $25.92, which sits well below the recent $32.39 close and frames the stock as priced ahead of that narrative.

The company's multi-year contract backlog (56 years minimum, up to 85 years with options) and long-term charters secure steady revenue and earnings despite short-term market softness, positioning FLEX LNG to benefit as global LNG trade volumes are projected to rise due to new export capacity coming online, particularly from the US, Qatar, and Africa, boosting future cash flow visibility and net margin stability.

See why 23 investors see FLEX LNG as 25% overvalued.

Result: Fair Value of $25.92 (OVERVALUED)

Still, FLEX LNG faces real pressure if around 300 new LNG carriers hit the water and if higher drydocking and environmental costs squeeze future profitability.

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Another View: FLEX LNG Through A Cash Flow Lens

A different yardstick tells a very different story for FLEX LNG. The SWS DCF model values the stock at $82.36, compared with the current $32.39 share price. This points to deep undervaluation based on projected future cash flows rather than analyst earnings multiples.

That gap means the market would need to more than double the current valuation for the share price to align with this cash flow view. Investors are left with a simple question: Are analyst targets too cautious, or are DCF assumptions too generous on long term LNG shipping economics?

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Next Steps

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