BW LPG LTD (BWLP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BWLP - SGXZ69436764 - Common Stock
13.12 USD
+0.17 (+1.31%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BWLP. BWLP was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BWLP has an average financial health and profitability rating. BWLP has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BWLP had positive earnings in the past year.
BWLP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BWLP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BWLP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BWLP has a better Return On Assets (5.06%) than 66.99% of its industry peers.
BWLP's Return On Equity of 9.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWLP outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.32%, BWLP is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BWLP is significantly below the industry average of 21.18%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.32%) for BWLP is well below the 3 year average (13.99%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BWLP had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.06% | ||
| ROE | 9.46% | ||
| ROIC | 6.32% |
ROA(3y)12.73%
ROA(5y)11.22%
ROE(3y)22.33%
ROE(5y)19.99%
ROIC(3y)13.99%
ROIC(5y)11.45%
1.3 Margins
BWLP has a Profit Margin (4.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BWLP has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.06%, BWLP is not doing good in the industry: 62.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWLP has declined.
The Gross Margin of BWLP (18.69%) is worse than 65.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWLP has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.58% | ||
| GM | 18.69% |
OM growth 3Y-4.34%
OM growth 5Y-19.6%
PM growth 3Y-12.62%
PM growth 5Y-21.59%
GM growth 3Y-15.89%
GM growth 5Y-19.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BWLP is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BWLP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BWLP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BWLP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BWLP has an Altman-Z score of 2.72. This is not the best score and indicates that BWLP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BWLP has a Altman-Z score of 2.72. This is in the better half of the industry: BWLP outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
BWLP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.48, BWLP is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC7.38%
2.3 Liquidity
BWLP has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that BWLP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BWLP's Current ratio of 1.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWLP outperforms 66.03% of its industry peers.
BWLP has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that BWLP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BWLP has a Quick ratio of 1.24. This is in the better half of the industry: BWLP outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BWLP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -73.09%.
Measured over the past years, BWLP shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.23% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BWLP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.55% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BWLP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 34.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-73.09%
EPS 3Y33.17%
EPS 5Y10.23%
EPS Q2Q%-51.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y42.12%
Revenue growth 5Y34.25%
Sales Q2Q%38.66%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BWLP will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -17.93% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-50.63%
EPS Next 2Y-16.02%
EPS Next 3Y-17.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.11, which indicates a correct valuation of BWLP.
BWLP's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.84. BWLP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.42, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BWLP.
89.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BWLP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWLP to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.40), we can say BWLP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BWLP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BWLP's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y-16.02%
EPS Next 3Y-17.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.73%, BWLP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, BWLP pays a better dividend. On top of this BWLP pays more dividend than 92.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BWLP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.73% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BWLP grows each year by 44.91%, which is quite nice.
BWLP has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
BWLP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.91%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
BWLP pays out 118.34% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BWLP's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP118.34%
EPS Next 2Y-16.02%
EPS Next 3Y-17.93%
NYSE:BWLP (12/30/2025, 10:17:33 AM)
13.12
+0.17 (+1.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.47%
Inst Owner Change-31.04%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.09B
Revenue(TTM)3.69B
Net Income(TTM)169.00M
Analysts85
Price Target15.52 (18.29%)
Short Float %1.3%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.73% |
Yearly Dividend2.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.91%
DP118.34%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.46%
Max EPS beat(2)1.61%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-26.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-69.61%
Max EPS beat(4)1.61%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)6.61%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.77%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5.28%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.86%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)29.91%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)80.45%
PT rev (1m)-8.81%
PT rev (3m)-9.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-33.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-39.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-37.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-14.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-19.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-13.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY7.09%
EPS(NY)1.77
Fwd EY13.47%
FCF(TTM)-0.38
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.93
OCFY29.96%
SpS23.19
BVpS11.22
TBVpS11.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number15.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.06% | ||
| ROE | 9.46% | ||
| ROCE | 8% | ||
| ROIC | 6.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.32% | ||
| OM | 6.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.58% | ||
| GM | 18.69% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)12.73%
ROA(5y)11.22%
ROE(3y)22.33%
ROE(5y)19.99%
ROIC(3y)13.99%
ROIC(5y)11.45%
ROICexc(3y)16.14%
ROICexc(5y)12.93%
ROICexgc(3y)16.15%
ROICexgc(5y)12.94%
ROCE(3y)17.71%
ROCE(5y)14.5%
ROICexgc growth 3Y27.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.51%
OM growth 3Y-4.34%
OM growth 5Y-19.6%
PM growth 3Y-12.62%
PM growth 5Y-21.59%
GM growth 3Y-15.89%
GM growth 5Y-19.86%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 277.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 132.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.72 |
F-Score5
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)127.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.92%
Profit Quality(3y)109.21%
Profit Quality(5y)107.33%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-73.09%
EPS 3Y33.17%
EPS 5Y10.23%
EPS Q2Q%-51.9%
EPS Next Y-50.63%
EPS Next 2Y-16.02%
EPS Next 3Y-17.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y42.12%
Revenue growth 5Y34.25%
Sales Q2Q%38.66%
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-58.75%
EBIT growth 3Y35.96%
EBIT growth 5Y7.93%
EBIT Next Year37.26%
EBIT Next 3Y10.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-111.03%
FCF growth 3Y7.15%
FCF growth 5Y-13.98%
OCF growth 1Y-2.29%
OCF growth 3Y34.58%
OCF growth 5Y18.38%
BW LPG LTD / BWLP FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BW LPG LTD (BWLP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BWLP.
What is the valuation status of BW LPG LTD (BWLP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BW LPG LTD (BWLP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BW LPG LTD?
BW LPG LTD (BWLP) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BWLP stock?
The financial health rating of BW LPG LTD (BWLP) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BW LPG LTD (BWLP) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BW LPG LTD (BWLP) is expected to decline by -50.63% in the next year.