BW LPG LTD (BWLP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BWLP - SGXZ69436764 - Common Stock
14.54 USD
+0.22 (+1.54%)
14.54 USD
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BWLP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 208 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.
- 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 5.06%, BWLP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.47%, BWLP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BWLP (6.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BWLP is significantly below the industry average of 21.83%.
- 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 of 4.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BWLP outperforms 44.23% of its industry peers.
- BWLP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BWLP has a Operating Margin of 6.06%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BWLP underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- BWLP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.67%, BWLP is doing worse than 65.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BWLP is creating value.
- BWLP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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 2.81. 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 better Altman-Z score (2.81) than 79.33% 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 | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC7.32%
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 65.38% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that BWLP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.24, BWLP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.23% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- BWLP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.55%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 34.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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 -27.39% on average per year.
- BWLP is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y-48.26%
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-27.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.42%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.63, BWLP is valued correctly.
- BWLP's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BWLP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say BWLP is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.72 indicates a reasonable valuation of BWLP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWLP indicates a rather cheap valuation: BWLP is cheaper than 86.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BWLP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BWLP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BWLP is cheaper than 62.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BWLP's earnings are expected to decrease with -27.39% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-27.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.40%, BWLP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BWLP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.83. BWLP pays more dividend than 90.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- BWLP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.4% |
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
- 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-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-27.39%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)12-02 2025-12-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02
Inst Owners28.68%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.32B
Revenue(TTM)3.69B
Net Income(TTM)169.09M
Analysts82.5
Price Target15.83 (8.87%)
Short Float %1.3%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.4% |
Yearly Dividend2.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)44.99%
DP118.47%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)-3.23%
PT rev (3m)-8.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-18.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY11.47%
FCF(TTM)-0.39
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.93
OCFY27.02%
SpS23.19
BVpS11.21
TBVpS11.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.53
Graham Number15.32
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 | 2.81 |
F-Score5
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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)-73.09%
EPS 3Y33.17%
EPS 5Y10.23%
EPS Q2Q%-51.9%
EPS Next Y-48.26%
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-27.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y42.12%
Revenue growth 5Y34.25%
Sales Q2Q%38.66%
Revenue Next Year3.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-58.8%
EBIT growth 3Y35.88%
EBIT growth 5Y7.9%
EBIT Next Year42.84%
EBIT Next 3Y5.46%
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 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 for BWLP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BW LPG LTD (BWLP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BW LPG LTD (BWLP) stock?
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.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BWLP stock?
The dividend rating of BW LPG LTD (BWLP) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 118.47%.