BW LPG LTD (BWLP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BWLP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - SGXZ69436764 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
BWLP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BWLP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BWLP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years BWLP has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BWLP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BWLP has a better Return On Assets (7.71%) than 75.59% of its industry peers.
BWLP has a Return On Equity of 14.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: BWLP outperforms 69.95% of its industry peers.
BWLP has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.21%) than 73.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BWLP is significantly below the industry average of 23.98%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.21%) for BWLP is well below the 3 year average (13.98%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BWLP had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.71% | ||
| ROE | 14.54% | ||
| ROIC | 9.21% |
ROA(3y)12.73%
ROA(5y)11.22%
ROE(3y)22.33%
ROE(5y)19.99%
ROIC(3y)13.98%
ROIC(5y)11.44%
1.3 Margins
BWLP's Profit Margin of 7.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BWLP outperforms 51.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BWLP has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.52%, BWLP is doing worse than 62.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWLP has declined.
The Gross Margin of BWLP (21.47%) is worse than 65.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWLP has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.63% | ||
| GM | 21.47% |
OM growth 3Y-4.39%
OM growth 5Y-19.63%
PM growth 3Y-12.6%
PM growth 5Y-21.57%
GM growth 3Y-15.89%
GM growth 5Y-19.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BWLP is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BWLP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
BWLP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BWLP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BWLP has an Altman-Z score of 2.51. 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 2.51. This is in the better half of the industry: BWLP outperforms 76.53% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BWLP (0.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that BWLP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BWLP's Current ratio of 1.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BWLP outperforms 54.93% of its industry peers.
BWLP has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. 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 Quick ratio of 1.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BWLP outperforms 56.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BWLP have decreased strongly by -52.14% in the last year.
BWLP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.23% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.53% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)-52.14%
EPS 3Y33.17%
EPS 5Y10.23%
EPS Q2Q%-90.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.53%
Revenue growth 3Y42.12%
Revenue growth 5Y34.25%
Sales Q2Q%-46.41%
3.2 Future
BWLP is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -14.00% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-31.6%
EPS Next 2Y-10.17%
EPS Next 3Y-14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.38%
Revenue Next 3Y0.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 6.38, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BWLP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BWLP is valued cheaper than 84.51% of the companies in the same industry.
BWLP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.30 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BWLP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BWLP is valued cheaper than 92.02% of the companies in the same industry.
BWLP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BWLP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BWLP is cheaper than 72.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BWLP's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.00% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y-10.17%
EPS Next 3Y-14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BWLP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 24.42%, which is a nice return.
BWLP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.81. BWLP pays more dividend than 99.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BWLP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 24.42% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BWLP grows each year by 44.99%, 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)44.99%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
129.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BWLP. 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.
DP129.12%
EPS Next 2Y-10.17%
EPS Next 3Y-14%
NYSE:BWLP (6/4/2025, 1:04:58 PM)
10.72
+0.19 (+1.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.13%
Inst Owner Change-12.15%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.71B
Analysts86.67
Price Target14.81 (38.15%)
Short Float %1.54%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 24.42% |
Yearly Dividend2.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.99%
DP129.12%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-45.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-69.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-20.84%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)14.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-69.61%
Max EPS beat(4)124.66%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)6.2%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)3.05%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.02%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.02%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)58.3%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)85.69%
PT rev (1m)-10.27%
PT rev (3m)-5.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-39.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.35 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
EPS(TTM)1.68
EY15.67%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY18.86%
FCF(TTM)-1.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.2
OCFY29.86%
SpS21.27
BVpS11.16
TBVpS11.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.71% | ||
| ROE | 14.54% | ||
| ROCE | 11.66% | ||
| ROIC | 9.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.27% | ||
| OM | 9.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.63% | ||
| GM | 21.47% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)12.73%
ROA(5y)11.22%
ROE(3y)22.33%
ROE(5y)19.99%
ROIC(3y)13.98%
ROIC(5y)11.44%
ROICexc(3y)16.11%
ROICexc(5y)12.91%
ROICexgc(3y)16.13%
ROICexgc(5y)12.92%
ROCE(3y)17.69%
ROCE(5y)14.48%
ROICexcg growth 3Y27.54%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.47%
OM growth 3Y-4.39%
OM growth 5Y-19.63%
PM growth 3Y-12.6%
PM growth 5Y-21.57%
GM growth 3Y-15.89%
GM growth 5Y-19.86%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 312.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 19.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
F-Score3
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)126.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.92%
Profit Quality(3y)109.24%
Profit Quality(5y)107.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.14%
EPS 3Y33.17%
EPS 5Y10.23%
EPS Q2Q%-90.28%
EPS Next Y-31.6%
EPS Next 2Y-10.17%
EPS Next 3Y-14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.53%
Revenue growth 3Y42.12%
Revenue growth 5Y34.25%
Sales Q2Q%-46.41%
Revenue Next Year-2.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.38%
Revenue Next 3Y0.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y35.88%
EBIT growth 5Y7.9%
EBIT Next Year34.61%
EBIT Next 3Y15.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-139.68%
FCF growth 3Y7.12%
FCF growth 5Y-13.99%
OCF growth 1Y10.31%
OCF growth 3Y34.59%
OCF growth 5Y18.38%