BW LPG LTD (BWLP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:BWLP • SGXZ69436764
15.64 USD
+0.14 (+0.9%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
15.64 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Overall BWLP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BWLP against 207 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
- BWLP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.47%, BWLP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- BWLP has a Return On Invested Capital (6.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BWLP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.98%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 4.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BWLP outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BWLP has declined.
- BWLP's Operating Margin of 6.06% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BWLP is outperformed by 62.32% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWLP has declined.
- BWLP has a worse Gross Margin (18.67%) than 66.18% of its industry peers.
- BWLP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- 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.
- BWLP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BWLP has an Altman-Z score of 2.89. 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.89, BWLP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that BWLP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- 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 | 2.89 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC7.67%
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.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.47, BWLP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- BWLP has a better Quick ratio (1.24) than 62.32% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Looking at the last year, BWLP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.55% in the last year.
- BWLP shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 34.25% yearly.
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
- BWLP is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -17.93% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-52.62%
EPS Next 2Y-16.02%
EPS Next 3Y-17.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.82, which indicates a correct valuation of BWLP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BWLP is on the same level as its industry peers.
- BWLP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.85 indicates a reasonable valuation of BWLP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BWLP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BWLP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BWLP is valued a bit cheaper than 61.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BWLP's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.93% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.64
EPS Next 2Y-16.02%
EPS Next 3Y-17.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BWLP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.08%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, BWLP pays a better dividend. On top of this BWLP pays more dividend than 90.82% 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 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.08% |
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-16.02%
EPS Next 3Y-17.93%
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%.