BW LPG LTD (BWLP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BWLP - SGXZ69436764 - Common Stock
13.47 USD
+0.15 (+1.13%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BWLP. BWLP was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of BWLP get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. BWLP has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BWLP was profitable.
BWLP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BWLP has been profitable.
BWLP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.40%, BWLP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BWLP (12.26%) is better than 67.62% of its industry peers.
BWLP has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.40%) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BWLP is significantly below the industry average of 21.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.98%) for BWLP is well above the current ROIC(8.40%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.4% | ||
| ROE | 12.26% | ||
| ROIC | 8.4% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 6.09%, BWLP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.19% of the companies in the same industry.
BWLP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BWLP has a worse Operating Margin (8.26%) than 63.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWLP has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.40%, BWLP is not doing good in the industry: 65.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWLP has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.09% | ||
| GM | 20.4% |
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
BWLP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
BWLP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BWLP has more shares outstanding
BWLP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BWLP has an Altman-Z score of 2.68. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWLP outperforms 77.14% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.48, BWLP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
BWLP has a Current Ratio of 1.27. 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 Current ratio (1.27) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that BWLP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.22, BWLP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BWLP have decreased strongly by -61.84% 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 been growing slightly by 1.27% in the past 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)-61.84%
EPS 3Y33.17%
EPS 5Y10.23%
EPS Q2Q%-59.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y42.12%
Revenue growth 5Y34.25%
Sales Q2Q%2.73%
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 -11.47% yearly.
BWLP is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y-34.71%
EPS Next 2Y-12.41%
EPS Next 3Y-11.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.17%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.32%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.05, the valuation of BWLP can be described as very reasonable.
BWLP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BWLP is cheaper than 78.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.67. BWLP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
BWLP is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.01.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BWLP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BWLP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 31.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BWLP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BWLP's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.47% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y-12.41%
EPS Next 3Y-11.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.33%, BWLP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.81, BWLP pays a better dividend. On top of this BWLP pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, BWLP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.33% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BWLP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 44.99%!
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
BWLP pays out 112.83% 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.
DP112.83%
EPS Next 2Y-12.41%
EPS Next 3Y-11.47%
NYSE:BWLP (11/7/2025, 4:15:00 PM)
13.47
+0.15 (+1.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.74%
Inst Owner Change-0.53%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.15B
Revenue(TTM)3.55B
Net Income(TTM)216.56M
Analysts86.67
Price Target17.08 (26.8%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.33% |
Yearly Dividend2.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.99%
DP112.83%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-34%
Min EPS beat(2)-69.61%
Max EPS beat(2)1.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-69.61%
Max EPS beat(4)124.66%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.79%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)5.93%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)4.15%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.65%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)43.59%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)83.52%
PT rev (1m)-0.51%
PT rev (3m)16.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)31.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 1.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
EPS(TTM)1.34
EY9.95%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY14.27%
FCF(TTM)-1.29
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.46
OCFY25.71%
SpS22.32
BVpS11.09
TBVpS11.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number18.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.4% | ||
| ROE | 12.26% | ||
| ROCE | 10.63% | ||
| ROIC | 8.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.51% | ||
| OM | 8.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.09% | ||
| GM | 20.4% | ||
| 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y27.54%
ROICexgc 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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 326.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 21.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 104.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
F-Score4
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)-61.84%
EPS 3Y33.17%
EPS 5Y10.23%
EPS Q2Q%-59.31%
EPS Next Y-34.71%
EPS Next 2Y-12.41%
EPS Next 3Y-11.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y42.12%
Revenue growth 5Y34.25%
Sales Q2Q%2.73%
Revenue Next Year5.17%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-44.82%
EBIT growth 3Y35.88%
EBIT growth 5Y7.9%
EBIT Next Year50.06%
EBIT Next 3Y12.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-138.31%
FCF growth 3Y7.12%
FCF growth 5Y-13.99%
OCF growth 1Y-11.79%
OCF growth 3Y34.59%
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 5 / 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 -34.71% in the next year.