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NAVIENT CORP (NAVI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:NAVI - US63938C1080 - Common Stock

13.11 USD
+0.14 (+1.08%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM
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After Hours: 9/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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NAVI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 54 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NAVI while its profitability can be described as average. NAVI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NAVI had positive earnings in the past year.
NAVI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NAVI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years NAVI had a positive operating cash flow.
NAVI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNAVI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of NAVI (0.07%) is worse than 70.37% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.33%, NAVI is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
NAVI has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NAVI outperforms 40.74% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NAVI is significantly below the industry average of 11.02%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.07%
ROE 1.33%
ROIC 0.05%
ROA(3y)0.51%
ROA(5y)0.58%
ROE(3y)11.63%
ROE(5y)15.89%
ROIC(3y)0.44%
ROIC(5y)0.59%
NAVI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNAVI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

NAVI has a Profit Margin of 5.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NAVI underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
NAVI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.93%, NAVI is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.30% of the companies in the same industry.
NAVI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 107.09%, NAVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NAVI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.93%
PM (TTM) 5.24%
GM 107.09%
OM growth 3Y-38.66%
OM growth 5Y-23.58%
PM growth 3Y-24.9%
PM growth 5Y-14.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.38%
NAVI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNAVI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NAVI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NAVI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NAVI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NAVI Yearly Shares OutstandingNAVI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
NAVI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNAVI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.11, we must say that NAVI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.11, NAVI is doing worse than 64.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NAVI is 241.52, which is on the high side as it means it would take NAVI, 241.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NAVI (241.52) is worse than 62.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 18.37 is on the high side and indicates that NAVI has dependencies on debt financing.
NAVI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (18.37) than 87.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 18.37
Debt/FCF 241.52
Altman-Z 0.11
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
NAVI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNAVI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.50 indicates that NAVI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NAVI has a worse Current ratio (0.50) than 62.96% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.50 indicates that NAVI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NAVI has a worse Quick ratio (0.50) than 62.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.5
Quick Ratio 0.5
NAVI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNAVI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.97% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, NAVI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.62% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NAVI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -38.60% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NAVI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -13.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.97%
EPS 3Y-13.56%
EPS 5Y-5.62%
EPS Q2Q%-27.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-38.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-24.44%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.57%
Sales Q2Q%20%

3.2 Future

NAVI is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -9.01% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NAVI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-49.02%
EPS Next 2Y-18.53%
EPS Next 3Y-9.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.56%
Revenue Next 3Y6.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
NAVI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNAVI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
NAVI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNAVI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.85, the valuation of NAVI can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NAVI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NAVI is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NAVI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.03, the valuation of NAVI can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NAVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
NAVI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.85
Fwd PE 10.03
NAVI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNAVI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

NAVI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NAVI is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.72
EV/EBITDA N/A
NAVI Per share dataNAVI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NAVI's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.01% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-18.53%
EPS Next 3Y-9.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.85%, NAVI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.46, NAVI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
NAVI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of NAVI has a limited annual growth rate of 0.28%.
NAVI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NAVI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
NAVI Yearly Dividends per shareNAVI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

NAVI pays out 197.06% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of NAVI has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP197.06%
EPS Next 2Y-18.53%
EPS Next 3Y-9.01%
NAVI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNAVI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
NAVI Dividend Payout.NAVI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NAVI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NAVIENT CORP

NASDAQ:NAVI (9/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

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13.11

+0.14 (+1.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners103.4%
Inst Owner Change-0.57%
Ins Owners1.89%
Ins Owner Change-0.6%
Market Cap1.31B
Analysts51.43
Price Target14.28 (8.92%)
Short Float %7.82%
Short Ratio7.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.85%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.28%
DP197.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date09-05 2025-09-05 (0.16)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.4%
Max EPS beat(2)23.1%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)66.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-205.47%
Max EPS beat(4)472.75%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)12.8%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)6.91%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.92%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.55%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.5%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.07%
PT rev (1m)-2.33%
PT rev (3m)5.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.85
Fwd PE 10.03
P/S 2.02
P/FCF 6.72
P/OCF 6.72
P/B 0.51
P/tB 0.62
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.67
EY12.74%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY9.97%
FCF(TTM)1.95
FCFY14.87%
OCF(TTM)1.95
OCFY14.87%
SpS6.49
BVpS25.64
TBVpS21.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.07%
ROE 1.33%
ROCE 0.07%
ROIC 0.05%
ROICexc 0.05%
ROICexgc 0.05%
OM 4.93%
PM (TTM) 5.24%
GM 107.09%
FCFM 30.05%
ROA(3y)0.51%
ROA(5y)0.58%
ROE(3y)11.63%
ROE(5y)15.89%
ROIC(3y)0.44%
ROIC(5y)0.59%
ROICexc(3y)0.44%
ROICexc(5y)0.6%
ROICexgc(3y)0.45%
ROICexgc(5y)0.61%
ROCE(3y)0.64%
ROCE(5y)0.86%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-44.69%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-24.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y-44.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.15%
OM growth 3Y-38.66%
OM growth 5Y-23.58%
PM growth 3Y-24.9%
PM growth 5Y-14.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.38%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 18.37
Debt/FCF 241.52
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 0.01
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 573.53%
Current Ratio 0.5
Quick Ratio 0.5
Altman-Z 0.11
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)231.39%
Profit Quality(5y)206.33%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.97%
EPS 3Y-13.56%
EPS 5Y-5.62%
EPS Q2Q%-27.59%
EPS Next Y-49.02%
EPS Next 2Y-18.53%
EPS Next 3Y-9.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-38.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-24.44%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.57%
Sales Q2Q%20%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.56%
Revenue Next 3Y6.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-84.83%
EBIT growth 3Y-53.65%
EBIT growth 5Y-33.95%
EBIT Next Year-47.56%
EBIT Next 3Y-9.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-62.43%
FCF growth 3Y-13.21%
FCF growth 5Y-14.74%
OCF growth 1Y-62.43%
OCF growth 3Y-13.21%
OCF growth 5Y-14.74%