BW LPG LTD (BWLP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BWLP • SGXZ69436764
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This BWLP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BWLP Profitability Analysis
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 4 of the past 5 years.
- BWLP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BWLP has a better Return On Assets (5.06%) than 64.11% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.47%, BWLP is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- BWLP has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BWLP outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
- BWLP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.98%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (13.98%) for BWLP is well above the current ROIC(6.31%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.06% | ||
| ROE | 9.47% | ||
| ROIC | 6.31% |
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 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.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.06%, BWLP is doing worse than 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWLP has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 18.67%, BWLP is not doing good in the industry: 66.03% 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 | 6.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.58% | ||
| GM | 18.67% |
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. BWLP Health Analysis
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.
- There is no outstanding debt for BWLP. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- BWLP has an Altman-Z score of 2.99. This indicates that BWLP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BWLP's Altman-Z score of 2.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWLP outperforms 77.99% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that BWLP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- BWLP has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.48) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC7.21%
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 62.68% 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.
- The Quick ratio of BWLP (1.24) is better than 62.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. BWLP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BWLP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.72%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.72%
EPS 3Y-6.38%
EPS 5Y-5.17%
EPS Q2Q%140.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%37.03%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.30% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y74.88%
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.62%
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.
4. BWLP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.52, BWLP is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BWLP is valued a bit cheaper than 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, BWLP is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.27, the valuation of BWLP can be described as very reasonable.
- BWLP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BWLP is cheaper than 93.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWLP to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.10), we can say BWLP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BWLP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BWLP is cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as BWLP's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. BWLP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BWLP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.80%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.8% |
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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 118.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BWLP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of BWLP has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP118.47%
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BWLP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:BWLP (4/8/2026, 12:35:15 PM)
17.86
+0.53 (+3.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-03 2026-03-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-01 2026-06-01
Inst Owners28.61%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.84B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)169.09M
Analysts75
Price Target17.7 (-0.9%)
Short Float %0.54%
Short Ratio1.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.8% |
Yearly Dividend2.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.99%
DP118.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-12 2026-03-12 (0.57)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)14.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.59 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.17 |
EPS(TTM)1.23
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY12.09%
FCF(TTM)-0.39
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.93
OCFY22%
SpS23.19
BVpS11.21
TBVpS11.21
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.06% | ||
| ROE | 9.47% | ||
| ROCE | 7.99% | ||
| ROIC | 6.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.32% | ||
| OM | 6.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.58% | ||
| GM | 18.67% | ||
| 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 277.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 132.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
F-Score5
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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)-50.72%
EPS 3Y-6.38%
EPS 5Y-5.17%
EPS Q2Q%140.91%
EPS Next Y74.88%
EPS Next 2Y-10.3%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%37.03%
Revenue Next Year7.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-58.8%
EBIT growth 3Y35.88%
EBIT growth 5Y7.9%
EBIT Next Year45.42%
EBIT Next 3Y9.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-111.12%
FCF growth 3Y7.12%
FCF growth 5Y-13.99%
OCF growth 1Y-2.32%
OCF growth 3Y34.59%
OCF growth 5Y18.38%
BW LPG LTD / BWLP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BW LPG LTD (BWLP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BWLP.
What is the valuation status for BWLP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BW LPG LTD (BWLP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BWLP stock?
BW LPG LTD (BWLP) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BW LPG LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BW LPG LTD (BWLP) is expected to grow by 74.88% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BW LPG LTD (BWLP) stock?
The dividend rating of BW LPG LTD (BWLP) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 118.47%.