BWLP (BW LPG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 35% Above Median


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Price $18.37
GF Value $10.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is BW LPG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BW LPG BWLP +4.97% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates BWLP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Oil & Gas companies, BW LPG ranks worse than 64.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-04), BW LPG's current share price is $18.37. BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.63. BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BWLP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 1.28   Max: 2.37
Current: 1.79

During the past years, BW LPG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.37. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.28.

BWLP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.42% of 773 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs BWLP: 1.79

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

BW LPG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.522. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $10.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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BW LPG  (NYSE:BWLP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


BW LPG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BW LPG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BW LPG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BW LPG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 0.96 1.71 1.29 1.29

BW LPG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.15 1.18 1.40 1.29 1.63

BWLP vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


BW LPG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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BW LPG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.37/10.63
=1.73

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, BW LPG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=12.522/330.2130*330.2130
=12.522

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

BW LPG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.831 241.018 10.729
201609 7.329 241.428 10.024
201612 7.826 241.432 10.704
201703 7.906 243.801 10.708
201706 7.846 244.955 10.577
201709 7.666 246.819 10.256
201712 7.559 246.524 10.125
201803 7.555 249.554 9.997
201806 7.382 251.989 9.674
201809 7.387 252.439 9.663
201812 7.064 251.233 9.285
201903 6.842 254.202 8.888
201906 6.936 256.143 8.942
201909 7.675 256.759 9.871
201912 8.493 256.974 10.914
202003 8.338 258.115 10.667
202006 8.620 257.797 11.041
202009 8.653 260.280 10.978
202012 9.063 260.474 11.490
202103 9.413 264.877 11.735
202106 9.409 271.696 11.435
202109 9.597 274.310 11.553
202112 10.020 278.802 11.868
202203 10.373 287.504 11.914
202206 10.297 296.311 11.475
202209 10.496 296.808 11.677
202212 11.072 296.797 12.319
202303 11.376 301.836 12.446
202306 10.828 305.109 11.719
202309 10.733 307.789 11.515
202312 11.213 306.746 12.071
202403 11.763 312.332 12.436
202406 11.288 314.175 11.864
202409 11.445 315.301 11.986
202412 11.911 315.605 12.462
202503 11.725 319.799 12.107
202506 11.669 322.561 11.946
202509 11.803 324.800 12.000
202512 12.092 324.054 12.322
202603 12.522 330.213 12.522

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 mean?
BW LPG (BWLP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BW LPG and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, BW LPG ranks #498 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BW LPG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 2.37. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. BW LPG's value of 1.73 is 47.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BW LPG ranks #498 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BW LPG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BW LPG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, BW LPG ranks #498 out of 773 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BW LPG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. BW LPG's value of 1.73 is 47.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BW LPG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 1.17, BW LPG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.17, based on 773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BW LPG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is 47.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BW LPG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BW LPG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BW LPG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BW LPG (BWLP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.32, compared to a current price of $18.37 — trading 78% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 47.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. BW LPG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BW LPG (BWLP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is BW LPG (BWLP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BW LPG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.37 is trading 78% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.32. GuruFocus considers BW LPG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BWLP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (35% above median its 10-year median of 1.28)
  • GF Value™: $10.32 vs. price of $18.37 (78% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#498 of 773)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BWLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BW LPG Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address c/o BW LPG Holding Pte Ltd, 10 Pasir Panjang Road, No. 17-02 Mapletree Business City, Singapore, SGP, 117438
BW LPG Ltd is an owner and operator of very large gas carriers. It operates in two segments: the Shipping segment, which includes LPG shipping and the Product Services segment, which includes the core shipping business. The Product Services segment derives the majority of the revenue.
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