BWLP

BW LPG Limited is a marine shipping company listed in the Industrials sector. The company operates on a large scale, with a market capitalization of $1.95 billion and annual revenue of $3.69 billion, employing 1429 people. Its industry peers are also major players in the global shipping market. The company's financial health is characterized by moderate profitability margins: gross margin at 15.1%, operating margin at 7.3%, and profit margin at 4.6%. Returns on equity (ROE) and assets (ROA) stand at 11.6% and 4.8% respectively, indicating a decent level of efficiency in generating profits from shareholder capital and total assets. The balance sheet shows that the company has significant debt of $1.09 billion but also maintains a cash position of $294.70 million. The valuation context is marked by a price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) of 11.53, which may be seen as relatively affordable compared to other Industrials companies. Revenue growth over the past year has been strong at 17.2%, although earnings have contracted slightly by -52.3%. The dividend yield stands at an unusually high 1031.0%, while the payout ratio is substantial at 120.7%.