BW LPG Ltd (BWLPG) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, BW LPG Ltd (BWLPG) has net assets worth Nkr1.83 Billion NOK (≈ $192.57 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (Nkr3.15 Billion ≈ $331.46 Million USD) and total liabilities (Nkr1.32 Billion ≈ $138.89 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check BWLPG goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | Nkr1.83 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 58.1% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | 38.94% |
| 10-Year Change | 72.33% |
| Growth Volatility | 5653.95 |
BW LPG Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2009–2025)
This chart illustrates how BW LPG Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See BWLPG defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for BW LPG Ltd (2009–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of BW LPG Ltd from 2009 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see BWLPG market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Nkr1.93 Billion ≈ $202.62 Million |
-0.62% |
| 2024-12-31 | Nkr1.94 Billion ≈ $203.88 Million |
+22.15% |
| 2023-12-31 | Nkr1.59 Billion ≈ $166.91 Million |
+1.73% |
| 2022-12-31 | Nkr1.56 Billion ≈ $164.06 Million |
+12.50% |
| 2021-12-31 | Nkr1.39 Billion ≈ $145.84 Million |
+10.73% |
| 2020-12-31 | Nkr1.25 Billion ≈ $131.70 Million |
+6.31% |
| 2019-12-31 | Nkr1.18 Billion ≈ $123.89 Million |
+19.69% |
| 2018-12-31 | Nkr983.62 Million ≈ $103.51 Million |
-8.38% |
| 2017-12-31 | Nkr1.07 Billion ≈ $112.97 Million |
-3.92% |
| 2016-12-31 | Nkr1.12 Billion ≈ $117.58 Million |
-4.56% |
| 2015-12-31 | Nkr1.17 Billion ≈ $123.19 Million |
+8.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | Nkr1.08 Billion ≈ $113.75 Million |
+10.90% |
| 2013-12-31 | Nkr974.73 Million ≈ $102.57 Million |
+21952.69% |
| 2012-12-31 | Nkr4.42 Million ≈ $465.11K |
-85.73% |
| 2011-12-31 | Nkr30.97 Million ≈ $3.26 Million |
+142.42% |
| 2010-12-31 | Nkr-73.00 Million ≈ $-7.68 Million |
-113.32% |
| 2009-12-31 | Nkr-34.22 Million ≈ $-3.60 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to BW LPG Ltd's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 63737700000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | Nkr605.20 Million | 33.07% |
| Common Stock | Nkr619.87 Million | 33.87% |
| Other Components | Nkr604.93 Million | 33.06% |
| Total Equity | Nkr1.83 Billion | 100.00% |
BW LPG Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of BW LPG Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Suzhou Secote Precision Electronic Co Ltd Class A
SHG:603283
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Kemira Oyj
HE:KEMIRA
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Yunnan Xiyi Industrial Co Ltd
SHE:002265
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Bank of Queensland Ltd
AU:BOQ
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Kesko Oyj
HE:KESKOA
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Timken India Limited
NSE:TIMKEN
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Jumbo S.A.
AT:BELA
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
ITEQ Corp
TW:6213
|
$2.96 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in BW LPG Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,805,031,000 to 1,830,002,000, a change of 24,971,000 (1.4%).
- Net income of 242,313,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 199,855,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 2,739,000 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | Nkr242.31 Million | +13.24% |
| Dividends Paid | Nkr199.85 Million | -10.92% |
| Share Repurchases | Nkr2.74 Million | -0.15% |
| Other Changes | Nkr-14.75 Million | -0.81% |
| Total Change | Nkr- | 1.38% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares BW LPG Ltd's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 15.31x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-31 | Nkr-0.34 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | Nkr-0.73 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | Nkr0.22 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | Nkr-0.05 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | Nkr7.08 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | Nkr7.87 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | Nkr8.72 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | Nkr8.13 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | Nkr7.55 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | Nkr7.01 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | Nkr8.49 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | Nkr9.05 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | Nkr9.87 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | Nkr10.75 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | Nkr11.21 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | Nkr11.91 | Nkr185.10 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | Nkr12.09 | Nkr185.10 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently BW LPG Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 13.24%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.76%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.14x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.72x
- Recent ROE (13.24%) is above the historical average (10.20%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0.00% | -92.36% | 0.20x | 0.00x | Nkr-23.88 Million |
| 2010 | 0.00% | -45.69% | 0.35x | 0.00x | Nkr-31.40 Million |
| 2011 | -18.82% | -1.77% | 0.24x | 44.42x | Nkr-6.39 Million |
| 2012 | 0.00% | -5.68% | 0.34x | 0.00x | Nkr-20.98 Million |
| 2013 | 12.93% | 27.77% | 0.28x | 1.69x | Nkr28.24 Million |
| 2014 | 23.76% | 34.06% | 0.45x | 1.55x | Nkr147.43 Million |
| 2015 | 27.90% | 41.89% | 0.37x | 1.82x | Nkr207.86 Million |
| 2016 | 2.19% | 4.79% | 0.20x | 2.34x | Nkr-86.75 Million |
| 2017 | -3.99% | -8.68% | 0.20x | 2.29x | Nkr-149.71 Million |
| 2018 | -7.26% | -13.68% | 0.23x | 2.30x | Nkr-169.71 Million |
| 2019 | 23.26% | 33.51% | 0.32x | 2.17x | Nkr156.11 Million |
| 2020 | 19.48% | 30.04% | 0.34x | 1.93x | Nkr118.70 Million |
| 2021 | 13.47% | 26.87% | 0.29x | 1.72x | Nkr47.61 Million |
| 2022 | 15.62% | 14.54% | 0.62x | 1.74x | Nkr81.80 Million |
| 2023 | 31.98% | 15.95% | 1.17x | 1.71x | Nkr322.99 Million |
| 2024 | 19.63% | 9.94% | 1.07x | 1.84x | Nkr173.79 Million |
| 2025 | 13.24% | 6.76% | 1.14x | 1.72x | Nkr59.31 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares BW LPG Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas Midstream
- Average net assets among peers: $171,632,600
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -1070.13%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW LPG Ltd (BWLPG) | Nkr1.83 Billion | 0.00% | 0.72x | $2.96 Billion |
| Awilco LNG ASA (ALNG) | $137.25 Million | 12.47% | 1.44x | $44.63 Million |
| FLEX LNG Ltd (FLNG) | $5.68 Million | -5255.90% | 0.20x | $1.45 Billion |
| Frontline Ltd (FRO) | $108.50 Million | 3.87% | 0.66x | $8.68 Billion |
| Hoegh LNG Partners LP (HLNG) | $596.06 Million | 0.22% | 1.87x | $187.76 Million |
| Hunter Group ASA (HUNT) | $10.66 Million | -111.31% | 0.23x | $126.53 Million |
About BW LPG Ltd
BW LPG Limited, an investment holding company, engages in ship owning and chartering activities worldwide. It operates through Shipping and Product Services segments. The company engages in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG); provision of integrated LPG delivery services, as well as management services; wholesale and trade of LPG; and investment in commercial enterprises. As of D… Read more