- BW LPG reported fourth-quarter time charter equivalent revenue of $127.6 million, down 46% year-over-year, missing the estimated $138.2 million.
- The company’s earnings per share were 22 cents, compared to $1.14 in the previous year, exceeding the estimated 17 cents.
- Dividend per share declared is 42 cents.
- Fourth-quarter Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) freight rates averaged $37,900 per available day and $36,700 per calendar day, with 96% fleet utilisation.
- In 2025, one new VLGC has been delivered, with an additional 11 new VLGCs scheduled for delivery, marking the lowest number of VLGC newbuilding deliveries since 2018.
- The company has concluded several time charters for commencement throughout 2025.
- For the calendar year 2025, 31% of the fleet exposure is covered by time charters at $44,800 per day, and 2% is covered by Forward Freight Agreement (FFA) hedges at $50,600 per day.
- The current investment sentiment for BW LPG includes 7 buy ratings, 1 hold, and no sell ratings.
A look at BW LPG Ltd Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 5 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 4.0 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
With a top-notch dividend score of 5, BW LPG Ltd is set to reward its investors with attractive returns over the long term. The company’s strong momentum score of 5 indicates a positive growth trajectory ahead, supported by consistent performance in the industry.
While BW LPG scores well in growth and momentum, its value and resilience scores at 3 may signal some room for improvement. However, with a solid foundation in place, the company is poised for continued success in providing maritime transportation solutions globally.
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