BW LPG Limited

NYSE:BWLP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.0b

BWG Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

BWG's CEO is Kristian Sorensen, appointed in Jan 2023, has a tenure of 3.5 years. directly owns 0.013% of the company’s shares, worth $389.12K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.8 years and 4.7 years respectively.

Key information

Kristian Sorensen

Chief executive officer

n/a

Total compensation

CEO salary percentagen/a
CEO tenure3.5yrs
CEO ownership0.01%
Management average tenure2.8yrs
Board average tenure4.7yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Jun 16

BW LPG: I Timed The Dip Perfectly, Now What (Rating Upgrade)

Summary BW LPG Limited is upgraded to Strong Buy after a 53% total return in 3 months, driven by surging spot rates and robust earnings. BWLP's $1 billion order for 8 new VLGCs modernizes the fleet, capitalizes on record spot rates, and strengthens market leadership. Product Services delivered $127M gross profit, with $136.8M MtM gains expected to convert to cash, supporting both dividends and vessel investments. Dividend yield could exceed 15% this year, with BLWP downside protected by fixed rates at 3.3x breakeven and resilient arbitrage opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Mar 09

BW LPG: Bound For Bountiful Investor Returns

Summary BW LPG Limited offers a compelling 15% yield on investment, trading at a P/E below 5x, with management providing upbeat guidance for 2025. BWLP's strategic acquisitions and fleet expansion have solidified its position as the world's largest operator of VLGCs, enhancing long-term growth prospects. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $603 million in liquidity and a net leverage of 33%, ensuring financial stability and dividend viability. Risks include falling spot rates and potential trade wars, but current valuations and robust dividend yields present a strong bullish case for BWLP. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 10

BW LPG Is Becoming Interesting

Summary BW LPG's stock has declined 30% due to volatile freight rates but is now attractive long-term thanks to secular LPG export growth and a strong balance sheet. Despite recent earnings drops from $1.14 to $0.58 per share, temporary headwinds are easing, and LPG exports from the U.S. and Middle East are growing. BWLP's almost debt-free balance sheet and generous dividend make it resilient and appealing to patient investors. While short-term momentum is negative, the stock's low valuation and solid fundamentals suggest significant long-term rewards for investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 21

BW LPG: The Largest VLGC Owner As A Bet On Strong LPG Demand

Summary BWLP agreed to acquire the Avance Gas VLGC fleet for total consideration of $1,050 million. The acquisition of Avance Gas vessels will solidify BWLP's leading position, expanding its fleet by 44%. BWLP's 2Q24 results show strong revenue growth, particularly in the Product Services division, and maintain excellent liquidity with manageable financial risk. From its peer group, BWLP has the best balance sheet, with Total Debt/Equity below 30% and EBITDA/Interest Expenses at 32.8. BWLP trades at 91% PNAV and 4.7 EV/EBITDA. In conclusion, I give BWLP a Buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Aug 23

BW LPG: Fleet Acquisition And Favorable Market Signals Further Growth

Summary BW LPG reported Q2 earnings with a slight decrease in TCE, EPS, and DPS compared to last year. 86% of Q3 days are booked at $43,000. BW LPG acquired Avance Gas' VLGC fleet, leading to a 27% decrease in AVACF stock and a 5% decrease in BWLP stock. The acquisition deal increased BW LPG's fleet scale and leverage, with a potential positive impact on profits offsetting shareholder dilution used to pay for the ships. Coming into the fall, when rates traditionally go up, and with fewer new vessels expected to go on the water in the coming years, the market for BW LPG's services is favorable. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jun 17

BW LPG: Beware Of The Long-Term Risk Of This 19.5%-Yielder

Summary BW LPG stock has rallied 69% in the last 12 months, outperforming the S&P 500 by a wide margin. Despite its impressive rally, the stock remains cheaply valued, with a high dividend yield of 20.9%. BW LPG benefits from a growing global market for LPG cargos, but investors should be cautious of the industry's cyclicality. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO

Kristian Sorensen (49 yo)

3.5yrs
Tenure

Mr. Kristian Sørensen serves as Chief Executive Officer of BW LPG Limited since October 01, 2023 and has been its Interim Head of Commercial since January 2024 and also served as its Head of Strategy and D...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Kristian Sorensen
CEO & Interim Head of Commercial3.5yrsno data0.013%
$ 389.1k
Samantha Xu
Chief Financial Officer2.8yrsno data0.0013%
$ 39.0k
Prodyut Banerjee
Chief Operations Officerno datano datano data
Knut-Helge Knutsen
Chief Technical Officerno datano datano data
Aline Anliker
Head of Corporate Communicationsno datano datano data
Leona Leo
Chief People Officer1.8yrsno datano data
Glenn Lodden
Head of Researchno datano datano data
Susan Barit
Acting Secretaryno datano datano data
2.8yrs
Average Tenure
49yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: BWLP's management team is considered experienced (2.8 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Andreas Sohmen-Pao
Chairman of the Board12.7yrsUS$110.00kno data
Anne Dalane
Independent Director12.7yrsUS$105.00kno data
Kevin Mackay
Directorless than a yearno datano data
Sanjiv Misra
Independent Director2.4yrsUS$100.00kno data
Sonali Asit Chandmal
Independent Director6.2yrsUS$100.00kno data
Luc Bernard Marie Gillet
Independent Director3.2yrsUS$95.00kno data
4.7yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: BWLP's board of directors are considered experienced (4.7 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/13 04:00
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/10 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

BW LPG Limited is covered by 9 analysts. 5 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
Mark Andrew Falzon ManducaBofA Global Research
Anders-Redigh KarlsenDanske Bank