BW Energy Limited

OB:BWE Stock Report

Market Cap: NOK 13.4b

BW Energy Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

BW Energy has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 39.3%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 11.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 30.3% per year. BW Energy's return on equity is 8%, and it has net margins of 12.3%.

Key information

39.29%

Earnings growth rate

32.27%

EPS growth rate

Oil and Gas Industry Growth39.67%
Revenue growth rate30.28%
Return on equity8.04%
Net Margin12.34%
Next Earnings Update30 Jul 2026

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article May 27

We Think That There Are More Issues For BW Energy (OB:BWE) Than Just Sluggish Earnings

BW Energy Limited's ( OB:BWE ) stock showed strength, with investors undeterred by its weak earnings report. While...

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 22

BWE: Long-Term Licence Extension And Rising Output Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have revised their price target for BW Energy to NOK 90.11 from NOK 57.72, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower discount rate, as well as a reduced future P/E multiple in their valuation models. What’s in the News for BW Energy ReconAfrica, NAMCOR and BW Energy have started multi zone production testing at the Kavango West 1X well in Namibia, the first cased production test in the country, to evaluate six hydrocarbon bearing zones across about 420 meters in the Huttenburg and Elandshoek formations, with results guiding further appraisal plans.
Analysis Article Jun 19

BW Energy (OB:BWE) Stock Could Be 30.2% Undervalued As Maromba Growth Plan Builds

Recent interest in BW Energy (OB:BWE) has been driven by the company’s plan to scale oil output through the Maromba project, reusing existing infrastructure and targeting a significant increase in production capacity by 2028. See our latest analysis for BW Energy. BW Energy’s recent Maromba plans come as the stock has given up some near term momentum, with the 7 day share price return down 10.15% and the 90 day share price return down 10.62%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of...
Narrative Update Jun 05

BWE: Extended Dussafu Licence Will Support Long Term Production Upside

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target for BW Energy to NOK 74.81 from NOK 71.73, reflecting updated assumptions around higher revenue growth, a different profit margin profile, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News BW Energy reported Q1 2026 net production of 2.3 million barrels of oil, or 25,200 barrels per day, from the Dussafu field in Gabon and the Golfinho field in Brazil, according to its first quarter 2026 operating results.
Analysis Article May 29

BW Energy Limited (OB:BWE) Analysts Just Slashed This Year's Estimates

Market forces rained on the parade of BW Energy Limited ( OB:BWE ) shareholders today, when the analysts downgraded...
Analysis Article May 27

We Think That There Are More Issues For BW Energy (OB:BWE) Than Just Sluggish Earnings

BW Energy Limited's ( OB:BWE ) stock showed strength, with investors undeterred by its weak earnings report. While...
New Narrative May 20

Maromba And Golfinho Execution Risks Will Shape Future Production And Cash Flow

Catalysts About BW Energy BW Energy is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on developing offshore fields such as Dussafu, Golfinho, Maromba and assets in Namibia and Angola. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update May 17

BWE: Extended Dussafu Licence Will Support Long Term Cash Flow Potential

Analysts have updated their view on BW Energy, with the price target shifting from NOK 48.84 to NOK 71.73. This change reflects revised assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.
Analysis Article Apr 15

Analysts Just Published A Bright New Outlook For BW Energy Limited's (OB:BWE)

BW Energy Limited ( OB:BWE ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...
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New Narrative Mar 14

Maromba Project Will Increase Production To 50,000 Barrels Per Day

Major field developments and increased production capacity, particularly from the Maromba project, anticipate boosting future revenue through enhanced capital efficiency.
Analysis Article Nov 17

Is BW Energy Limited (OB:BWE) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Key Insights The projected fair value for BW Energy is kr21.39 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Analysis Article Jul 25

BW Energy (OB:BWE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Jun 03

News Flash: 3 Analysts Think BW Energy Limited (OB:BWE) Earnings Are Under Threat

One thing we could say about the analysts on BW Energy Limited ( OB:BWE ) - they aren't optimistic, having just made a...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How BW Energy makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

OB:BWE Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 266708300
31 Dec 2577813300
30 Sep 2589618600
30 Jun 2590421400
31 Mar 2587920200
31 Dec 2478416600
30 Sep 2479319000
30 Jun 2466414300
31 Mar 2461713300
31 Dec 234898100
30 Sep 23338-700
30 Jun 233242600
31 Mar 23220400
31 Dec 222784500
30 Sep 223109200
30 Jun 222514800
31 Mar 223518000
31 Dec 212725200
30 Sep 21236800
30 Jun 212501200
31 Mar 21192-1000
31 Dec 20160-4100
30 Sep 20185-1000
30 Jun 20196400
31 Mar 202211000
31 Dec 192825800
30 Sep 192273400
31 Dec 1839300

Quality Earnings: BWE has a high level of non-cash earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: BWE's current net profit margins (12.3%) are lower than last year (22.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: BWE has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 39.3% per year.

Accelerating Growth: BWE's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: BWE had negative earnings growth (-59%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Oil and Gas industry average (-44.9%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: BWE's Return on Equity (8%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/28 03:00
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/26 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

BW Energy Limited is covered by 8 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullABG Sundal Collier
Steffen EvjenDanske Bank
Christian YggesethDanske Bank