Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 14.7x · EV/EBITDA 7.7x · ROE 12.9%. (2016–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.7B | $2.0B | $1.5B | $2.0B | $1.0B | $764M | $912M | $1.2B | $627M | $588M | $572M |
| Enterprise Value | $4.4B | $2.7B | $2.4B | $2.3B | $1.5B | $1.5B | $1.9B | $2.3B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 14.67 | 7.99 | 4.56 | 4.26 | 4.69 | 4.23 | 3.40 | 4.31 | — | — | 24.65 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.99 | 0.54 | 0.45 | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.63 | 1.02 | 1.45 | 1.28 | 1.18 | 1.16 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.90 | 1.03 | 0.79 | 1.26 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 0.73 | 1.01 | 0.64 | 0.55 | 0.51 |
| P/FCF | 10.25 | 5.59 | 10.38 | 5.05 | 2.28 | 6.40 | 2.75 | 3.79 | 8.08 | — | 48.35 |
| P/OCF | 6.72 | 3.66 | 2.03 | 3.90 | 2.07 | 2.49 | 2.29 | 3.55 | 7.02 | 8.14 | 2.37 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.75 | 0.96 | 1.25 | 2.09 | 2.87 | 3.68 | 3.76 | 3.84 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.71 | 4.80 | 4.18 | 3.14 | 3.69 | 5.06 | 4.22 | 5.91 | 18.46 | 15.41 | 9.22 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.33 | 7.41 | 5.72 | 4.13 | 5.52 | 6.77 | 6.79 | 8.67 | 565.34 | — | 17.44 |
| EV / FCF | — | 7.69 | 16.46 | 5.76 | 3.21 | 12.60 | 5.63 | 7.53 | 23.28 | — | 160.34 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 14.4% | 14.4% | 16.5% | 22.8% | 26.2% | 24.8% | 49.1% | 51.5% | 38.4% | 42.3% | 60.7% |
| Operating Margin | 8.3% | 8.3% | 11.5% | 16.4% | 15.8% | 12.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 22.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.9% | 15.9% | 14.6% | 14.9% | 30.0% | 33.5% | -13.7% | -8.7% | 4.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.9% | 12.9% | 19.0% | 30.6% | 14.9% | 13.7% | 22.1% | 25.4% | -6.5% | -3.9% | 2.1% |
| ROA | 7.7% | 7.7% | 11.5% | 19.2% | 9.0% | 7.5% | 10.8% | 11.4% | -2.8% | -1.7% | 0.9% |
| ROIC | 8.4% | 8.4% | 12.4% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 9.0% | 0.1% | -0.2% | 3.3% |
| ROCE | 11.3% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 25.4% | 11.5% | 6.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 5.2% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.61 | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.63 | 0.83 | 1.09 | 1.25 | 1.24 | 1.26 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.74 | 1.74 | 2.03 | 0.78 | 1.78 | 2.94 | 2.36 | 3.22 | 12.56 | 11.03 | 6.83 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.54 | 0.76 | 0.99 | 1.20 | 1.19 | 1.19 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.31 | 1.31 | 1.55 | 0.39 | 1.06 | 2.49 | 2.16 | 2.93 | 12.05 | 10.56 | 6.44 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.10 | 6.08 | 0.71 | 0.92 | 6.20 | 2.88 | 3.73 | 15.20 | — | 111.99 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.52 | 6.52 | 19.73 | 18.06 | 8.42 | 5.53 | 5.39 | 4.57 | 0.06 | -0.16 | 4.04 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.11 | 1.34 | 1.50 | 2.06 | 1.46 | 1.44 | 1.09 | 0.90 | 0.33 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.99 | 1.05 | 1.22 | 1.81 | 1.40 | 1.29 | 0.93 | 0.84 | 0.31 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.16 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.17 | 1.01 | 1.21 | 0.59 | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| Inventory Turnover | 25.47 | 25.47 | 36.65 | 12.51 | 8.26 | 16.68 | 30.19 | 9.76 | 10.79 | 14.76 | 15.33 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 24.08 | 22.90 | 32.93 | 40.24 | 51.16 | 68.90 | 76.51 | 69.03 | 65.14 | 44.52 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.6% | 10.3% | 25.5% | 20.3% | 12.1% | 13.0% | 13.9% | 5.0% | — | — | 18.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 82.5% | 82.5% | 116.1% | 83.1% | 56.8% | 55.3% | 47.2% | 21.7% | — | — | 442.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.8% | 12.5% | 21.9% | 23.5% | 21.3% | 23.6% | 29.4% | 23.2% | — | — | 4.1% |
| FCF Yield | 9.8% | 17.9% | 9.6% | 19.8% | 43.8% | 15.6% | 36.3% | 26.4% | 12.4% | — | 2.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.9% | 12.6% | 25.5% | 21.4% | 14.6% | 13.7% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 18.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $152M | $134M | $133M | $135M | $139M | $138M | $139M | $140M | $142M | $137M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BWLP stock.
BW LPG Limited's current P/E ratio is 14.7x. The historical average is 7.3x. This places it at the 88th percentile of its historical range.
BW LPG Limited's current EV/EBITDA is 7.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.4x.
BW LPG Limited's return on equity (ROE) is 12.9%. The historical average is 13.0%.
Based on historical data, BW LPG Limited is trading at a P/E of 14.7x. This is at the 88th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
BW LPG Limited's current dividend yield is 5.63% with a payout ratio of 82.5%.
BW LPG Limited has 14.4% gross margin and 8.3% operating margin.
BW LPG Limited's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.7x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Cyclical Margin and Cash Flow Volatility
Deep Value Pricing Amid Cyclical Peak
BW LPG trades at a forward P/E of 5.75 and EV/EBITDA of 4.51, suggesting the market is pricing in a significant earnings decline from the current cyclical peak, as reported in recent financial statements.
The current TTM P/E of 14.76 appears elevated relative to the forward multiple, indicating analysts expect a sharp contraction in earnings power. The forward EV/EBITDA of 4.51 is well below the peer FLEX LNG's 12.29, implying the market views BWLP's current cash flows as unsustainable. This deep discount likely reflects the inherent cyclicality of the LPG shipping market and the company's recent margin volatility.
Extreme Margin Volatility Undermines Earning Power
Gross margins have swung from 11.0% in 2025Q2 to 33.3% in 2026Q1 before falling to 20.8% in 2026Q2, demonstrating extreme sensitivity to volatile freight rates and fuel costs.
The operating margin's dramatic compression from 26.4% to 13.6% in a single quarter highlights the high fixed-cost structure of the fleet, where small revenue declines lead to outsized profit impacts. Net margin has followed a similar volatile path, making it difficult to assess sustainable earning power. The most reliable indicator of true operational profitability appears to be the gross margin, as it directly reflects the core economics of vessel utilization and charter rates before the amplifying effects of operating leverage.
Returns on Capital Are Cyclical, Not Compounding
ROIC has fluctuated between a low of 1.3% in 2025Q1 and a high of 6.3% in 2026Q1, indicating returns are driven by market cycles rather than a sustainable competitive advantage.
The ROIC trend shows no consistent compounding; instead, it mirrors the volatile gross margin cycle, peaking when freight rates are high and collapsing during downturns. The current ROIC of 3.7% is below the cost of capital for most industrial firms, suggesting the company is not creating economic value in the current quarter. This pattern is typical for asset-heavy, cyclical shipping businesses where returns are dictated by external market conditions rather than internal efficiency gains.
Working Capital Swings Amplify Cash Flow Noise
The cash conversion cycle has varied from 8 to 22 days over the past ten quarters, driven primarily by volatile days payable outstanding, which adds significant noise to quarterly cash flow generation.
The erratic DPO, ranging from 17 to 37 days, suggests inconsistent payment timing with suppliers, which may be a tool for managing short-term liquidity rather than a reflection of operational efficiency. Asset turnover has remained low and relatively stable between 0.23 and 0.42, confirming the asset-heavy nature of the business where revenue generation is constrained by the size of the fleet. The efficiency metrics reveal a business where working capital management is a secondary factor to the primary driver of market freight rates.
Leverage Rising Comfortably with Strong Coverage
The debt-to-equity ratio has increased from 0.28 to 0.45 over two years, but interest coverage remains robust at 15.08x, indicating debt service is comfortable despite the strategic shift to higher leverage.
The increase in leverage appears to be a deliberate strategic choice to finance fleet expansion, as evidenced by the concurrent growth in total assets. The strong interest coverage ratio, which has improved from a low of 4.66x in 2025Q2, suggests the company is generating sufficient earnings to service its debt comfortably. However, investors should monitor this ratio closely, as a cyclical downturn could rapidly erode coverage if earnings decline as sharply as they have in previous quarters.
The Misleading Stability of the Current Ratio
The current ratio of 1.44 appears healthy but is misleading for an asset-heavy shipping company, as it overstates liquidity by including slow-moving vessel inventory and excludes the lumpy, non-current nature of capital expenditure needs.
For BW LPG, the current ratio is the most commonly misapplied metric because it suggests a standard industrial liquidity profile. In reality, the company's primary liquidity need is not for short-term operational expenses but for massive, infrequent capital expenditures to acquire or renew its fleet. A more appropriate metric would be the ratio of cash and undrawn credit facilities to the next 12-24 months of projected capital expenditure, which would provide a clearer picture of the company's true financial flexibility and vulnerability to market dislocations.