We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LPG. LPG was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LPG is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. LPG is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings would make LPG suitable for value investing!

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1. Profitability

2. Health

3. Growth

4. Valuation

5. Dividend

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LPG was profitable.
LPG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LPG has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LPG had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

LPG's Return On Assets of 5.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LPG outperforms 67.63% of its industry peers.
LPG has a better Return On Equity (8.90%) than 60.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LPG (5.36%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LPG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.02%) for LPG is well above the current ROIC(5.36%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	5.33%
ROE	8.9%
ROIC	5.36%

ROA(3y)10.63%

ROA(5y)8.44%

ROE(3y)19.46%

ROE(5y)15.2%

ROIC(3y)10.02%

ROIC(5y)8.12%

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 26.02%, LPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.54% of the companies in the same industry.
LPG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LPG (30.98%) is better than 77.29% of its industry peers.
LPG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 86.18%, LPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LPG has declined.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	30.98%
PM (TTM)	26.02%
GM	86.18%

OM growth 3Y0.9%

OM growth 5Y-7.98%

PM growth 3Y-0.9%

PM growth 5Y-5.32%

GM growth 3Y-1.99%

GM growth 5Y-1.95%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LPG is creating some value.
LPG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LPG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LPG has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

LPG has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that LPG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LPG has a better Altman-Z score (1.92) than 63.77% of its industry peers.
LPG has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.90. This is a neutral value as LPG would need 5.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LPG's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.90 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LPG outperforms 60.39% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that LPG is not too dependend on debt financing.
LPG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) which is in line with its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.44
Debt/FCF	5.9
Altman-Z	1.92

ROIC/WACC0.66

WACC8.17%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.32 indicates that LPG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LPG has a Current ratio of 3.32. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPG outperforms 85.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.30 indicates that LPG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LPG has a Quick ratio of 3.30. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPG outperforms 85.51% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	3.32
Quick Ratio	3.3

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LPG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -63.19%.
Measured over the past years, LPG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.02% on average per year.
LPG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -27.21%.
Measured over the past years, LPG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.17% on average per year.

EPS 1Y (TTM)-63.19%

EPS 3Y19.56%

EPS 5Y-1.02%

EPS Q2Q%274.29%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.21%

Revenue growth 3Y8.82%

Revenue growth 5Y1.17%

Sales Q2Q%50.5%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LPG will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -18.96% on average per year.
LPG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.43% yearly.

EPS Next Y74.66%

EPS Next 2Y14.07%

EPS Next 3Y-18.96%

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue Next Year22.87%

Revenue Next 2Y3.51%

Revenue Next 3Y-4.29%

Revenue Next 5Y3.43%

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.20 indicates a correct valuation of LPG.
LPG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LPG is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LPG to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.41), we can say LPG is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.01, the valuation of LPG can be described as very reasonable.
84.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LPG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LPG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.64.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	13.2
Fwd PE	10.01

4.2 Price Multiples

LPG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
65.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LPG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	14.32
EV/EBITDA	8.26

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LPG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LPG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as LPG's earnings are expected to decrease with -18.96% in the coming years.

PEG (NY)0.18

PEG (5Y)N/A

EPS Next 2Y14.07%

EPS Next 3Y-18.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LPG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.30%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, LPG pays a better dividend. On top of this LPG pays more dividend than 85.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, LPG pays a better dividend.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	8.3%

5.2 History

LPG has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
LPG has decreased its dividend recently.

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A

Div Incr Years0

Div Non Decr Years1

5.3 Sustainability

126.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LPG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.

DP126.33%

EPS Next 2Y14.07%

EPS Next 3Y-18.96%

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DORIAN LPG LTD / LPG FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DORIAN LPG LTD (LPG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LPG.

What is the valuation status for LPG stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to DORIAN LPG LTD (LPG). This can be considered as Undervalued.

How profitable is DORIAN LPG LTD (LPG) stock?

DORIAN LPG LTD (LPG) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.

What is the valuation of DORIAN LPG LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DORIAN LPG LTD (LPG) is 13.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.2.

What is the earnings growth outlook for DORIAN LPG LTD?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DORIAN LPG LTD (LPG) is expected to grow by 74.66% in the next year.