BW LPG (NYSE:BWLP) versus Paragon Shipping (OTCMKTS:PRGNF) Financial Analysis

BW LPG (NYSE:BWLP) and Paragon Shipping (OTCMKTS:PRGNF) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Profitability

This table compares BW LPG and Paragon Shipping’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BW LPG	10.13%	18.51%	10.92%
Paragon Shipping	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares BW LPG and Paragon Shipping”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BW LPG	$3.58 billion	0.90	$242.31 million	$2.38	8.94
Paragon Shipping	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

BW LPG has higher revenue and earnings than Paragon Shipping.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for BW LPG and Paragon Shipping, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BW LPG	0	2	3	0	2.60
Paragon Shipping	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given Paragon Shipping’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Paragon Shipping is more favorable than BW LPG.

Volatility & Risk

BW LPG has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Paragon Shipping has a beta of -0.28, suggesting that its stock price is 128% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

BW LPG beats Paragon Shipping on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About BW LPG

BW LPG Limited, an investment holding company, engages in ship owning and chartering activities worldwide. The company operates through Shipping and Product Services segments. The company involved in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas to oil companies, and trading and utility companies. It also offers integrated liquified petroleum gas (LPG) delivery services and support; wholesale and trade of LPG; and management services. It owns and operates LPG vessels and a fleet of very large gas carriers. The company was formerly known as BW Gas LPG Holding Limited and changed its name to BW LPG Limited in September 2013. BW LPG Limited was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Singapore.

About Paragon Shipping

Paragon Shipping Inc. provides shipping transportation services worldwide. It engages in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes, including commodities, such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other materials. Paragon Shipping Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Voula, Greece.