BWLP (BW LPG) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 12.80% (As of Mar. 2026) — 62% Below Median

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77 GF Score
Price $23.32
GF Value $15.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is BW LPG 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate?

BW LPG BWLP +1.08% 77 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 34.00. GuruFocus rates BWLP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 334 Oil & Gas companies, BW LPG ranks better than 53.29% on this metric.

BW LPG's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for BW LPG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:

BWLP' s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.3   Med: 34   Max: 71.4
Current: 12.8

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BW LPG was 71.40% per year. The lowest was -16.30% per year. And the median was 34.00% per year.

BWLP's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than
53.29% of 334 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 10.85 vs BWLP: 12.80

During the past 12 months, BW LPG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -44.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

BW LPG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53. As of today, BW LPG's Dividend Yield % is 7.94%.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.


BW LPG  (NYSE:BWLP) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

BW LPG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.57/ 1.079
=0.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BW LPG was 1.31. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.87.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

BW LPG Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.6700002026-06-122026-06-122026-06-23Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.5700002026-03-132026-03-132026-03-23Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.4000002025-12-122025-12-122025-12-22Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.2200002025-09-052025-09-052025-09-15Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

BW LPG's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.86/23.32
=7.98 %

Current Share Price is $23.32.
BW LPG's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.86.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of BW LPG was 62.63%. The lowest was 1.10%. And the median was 14.63%.

* 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.


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BWLP vs WMB, EPD, KMI: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, BW LPG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, BW LPG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BW LPG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.


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BW LPG 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation

This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.80% mean?
BW LPG (BWLP) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on BW LPG and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 34.00. According to the industry distribution chart, BW LPG ranks #156 out of 334 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is BW LPG's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
BW LPG's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.80% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 34.00. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.85. BW LPG's value of 12.80% is 18% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BW LPG ranks #156 out of 334 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, BW LPG ranks #156 out of 334 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts BW LPG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.85. BW LPG's value of 12.80% is 18% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 34.00 vs. the industry median of 10.85, 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 10.85, based on 334 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BW LPG's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.80% is 18% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on BW LPG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BW LPG's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.80%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 34.00. 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 $15.74, compared to a current price of $23.32 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.80%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 34.00 and 18% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 10.85. 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BW LPG (BWLP), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.80% as of Mar. 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 $23.32 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.74. GuruFocus considers BW LPG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BWLP:

  • 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 12.80% (62% below median its 10-year median of 34.00)
  • GF Value™: $15.74 vs. price of $23.32 (48.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18% above the Oil & Gas median (#156 of 334)

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.
77GF Score

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