Western Bulk Chartering AS

OB:WEST Stock Report

Market Cap: NOK 743.0m

Western Bulk Chartering Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Western Bulk Chartering's revenue is forecast to decline at 107.5% per annum while its annual earnings are expected to grow at 6.5% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 5.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 12.5% in 3 years.

Key information

6.5%

Earnings growth rate

5.11%

EPS growth rate

Shipping earnings growth-18.0%
Revenue growth rate-107.5%
Future return on equity12.50%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated10 Mar 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

New Narrative • Mar 11

Tight Dry Bulk Utilization And Asset Light Co Investments Will Support Long Term Earnings Quality

Catalysts About Western Bulk Chartering Western Bulk Chartering is an asset light dry bulk operator that matches vessels and cargoes to provide transport solutions and risk management for customers. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Analysis Article • May 01

Cause For Concern? One Analyst Thinks Western Bulk Chartering AS' (OB:WEST) Revenues Are Under Threat

The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Western Bulk Chartering AS ( OB:WEST ), with the covering...
Analysis Article • Nov 22

Why We Like The Returns At Western Bulk Chartering (OB:WEST)

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article • Oct 19

Western Bulk Chartering (OB:WEST) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article • Oct 30

Is Western Bulk Chartering (OB:WEST) A Risky Investment?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article • Aug 25

Western Bulk Chartering's (OB:WEST) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality

Western Bulk Chartering AS ( OB:WEST ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Our...
Analysis Article • Aug 22

Here's Why We Think Western Bulk Chartering (OB:WEST) Is Well Worth Watching

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article • Jul 27

Upgrade: Analysts Just Made A Stunning Increase To Their Western Bulk Chartering AS (OB:WEST) Forecasts

Western Bulk Chartering AS ( OB:WEST ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the covering analyst making...
Analysis Article • Apr 28

Here's Why I Think Western Bulk Chartering (OB:WEST) Is An Interesting Stock

Like a puppy chasing its tail, some new investors often chase 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story...
Analysis Article • Feb 21

Western Bulk Chartering (OB:WEST) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

OB:WEST - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/2028297771
12/31/2027297771
12/31/202630720201
12/31/20251,039544N/A
9/30/20251,081-199N/A
6/30/20251,122-71414N/A
3/31/20251,196-544N/A
12/31/20241,270-3-6-6N/A
9/30/20241,230-6-20-20N/A
6/30/20241,191-8-35-34N/A
3/31/20241,154-12-26-26N/A
12/31/20231,118-16-18-18N/A
9/30/20231,212400N/A
6/30/20231,307241919N/A
3/31/20231,461453737N/A
12/31/20221,616665555N/A
9/30/20221,711888585N/A
6/30/20221,806109115115N/A
3/31/20221,64795106106N/A
12/31/20211,488819898N/A
9/30/20211,204486161N/A
6/30/2021921152424N/A
3/31/2021850967N/A
12/31/20207793-11-11N/A
9/30/2020874-6-9-9N/A
6/30/2020969-16-7-7N/A
3/31/20201,016-27-9-9N/A
12/31/20191,063-38-12-11N/A
9/30/20191,082-31N/A-28N/A
6/30/20191,101-24N/A-45N/A
3/31/20191,086-10N/A-35N/A
12/31/20181,0704N/A-26N/A
9/30/20189867N/A-12N/A
6/30/201890210N/A2N/A
3/31/20188657N/A4N/A
12/31/20178274N/A7N/A
9/30/2017799-10N/A-3N/A
6/30/2017748-21N/A-20N/A
3/31/2017690-29N/A-30N/A
12/31/2016632-37N/A-41N/A
9/30/2016685-46N/A-24N/A
6/30/2016784-37N/A-20N/A
3/31/2016887-27N/A1N/A
12/31/2015990-16N/A23N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: WEST's forecast earnings growth (6.5% per year) is above the savings rate (3.3%).

Earnings vs Market: WEST's earnings (6.5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Norwegian market (10.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: WEST's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: WEST's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-107.5% per year).

High Growth Revenue: WEST's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-107.5% per year).

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: WEST's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (12.5%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/07 09:05
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/07 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Western Bulk Chartering AS is covered by 2 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Kyrre FlesjaDNB Carnegie
Jostein AschjemDNB Carnegie