BW LPG (NYSE:BWLP – Get Free Report) is one of 38 publicly-traded companies in the “Transportation services” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its rivals? We will compare BW LPG to similar companies based on the strength of its institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends and profitability.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares BW LPG and its rivals gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
BW LPG | $3.60 billion | N/A | 4.08 |
BW LPG Competitors | $4.28 billion | $353.59 million | -5,382.59 |
BW LPG’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than BW LPG. BW LPG is trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more expensive than other companies in its industry.
Dividends
Insider and Institutional Ownership
64.2% of shares of all “Transportation services” companies are owned by institutional investors. 10.8% of shares of all “Transportation services” companies are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares BW LPG and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
BW LPG | N/A | N/A | N/A |
BW LPG Competitors | -1,911.53% | -1,220.43% | -6.60% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for BW LPG and its rivals, as provided by MarketBeat.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
BW LPG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
BW LPG Competitors | 140 | 1157 | 2164 | 47 | 2.60 |
As a group, “Transportation services” companies have a potential upside of 21.34%. Given BW LPG’s rivals higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BW LPG has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.
Summary
BW LPG beats its rivals on 7 of the 13 factors compared.
BW LPG Company Profile
BW LPG Limited, an investment holding company, engages in ship owning and chartering activities worldwide. The company operates through Shipping and Product Services segments. The company involved in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas to oil companies, and trading and utility companies. It also offers integrated liquified petroleum gas (LPG) delivery services and support; wholesale and trade of LPG; and management services. It owns and operates LPG vessels and a fleet of very large gas carriers. The company was formerly known as BW Gas LPG Holding Limited and changed its name to BW LPG Limited in September 2013. BW LPG Limited was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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