NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
ELI:NVG - Euronext Lisbon - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
NVG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While NVG has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NVG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. NVG also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make NVG a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NVG had positive earnings in the past year.
NVG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NVG has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years NVG 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NVG's Return On Assets of 10.10% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NVG (22.44%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
NVG has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.1% | ||
| ROE | 22.44% | ||
| ROIC | 14.13% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
NVG's Profit Margin of 15.31% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NVG has a better Operating Margin (20.04%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 57.58%, NVG 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 NVG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.31% | ||
| GM | 57.58% |
OM growth 3Y8%
OM growth 5Y6.11%
PM growth 3Y8.56%
PM growth 5Y6.62%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NVG is creating value.
There is no outstanding debt for NVG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.35 indicates that NVG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.35, NVG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVG is 4.00, which is a good value as it means it would take NVG, 4.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.00, NVG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.47, NVG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
ROIC/WACC2.08
WACC6.79%
2.3 Liquidity
NVG has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that NVG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NVG (1.20) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
NVG has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a bad value and indicates that NVG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NVG has a worse Quick ratio (0.78) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NVG have decreased strongly by -30.66% in the last year.
NVG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.25% yearly.
The Revenue for NVG has decreased by -20.75% in the past year. This is quite bad
NVG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.66%
EPS 3Y36.32%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%-22.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.75%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-1.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.25% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
EPS Next 5Y-3.25%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y6.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
NVG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.39.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NVG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVG is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.15), we can say NVG is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.53, the valuation of NVG can be described as very reasonable.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, NVG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NVG.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NVG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of NVG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.51%, NVG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.01, NVG pays a better dividend. On top of this NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, NVG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.51% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NVG has a limited annual growth rate of 0.16%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
NVG pays out 47.53% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP47.53%
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
ELI:NVG (6/30/2025, 5:29:46 PM)
3.188
-0.03 (-0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.27B
Analysts78
Price Target4.57 (43.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.51% |
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.16%
DP47.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.62%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.34%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.1%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.77%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.6%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY11.92%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY11.72%
FCF(TTM)0.29
FCFY9.07%
OCF(TTM)0.54
OCFY17.07%
SpS2.9
BVpS1.98
TBVpS1.21
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)1.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.1% | ||
| ROE | 22.44% | ||
| ROCE | 17.61% | ||
| ROIC | 14.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.11% | ||
| OM | 20.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.31% | ||
| GM | 57.58% | ||
| FCFM | 9.98% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y8%
OM growth 5Y6.11%
PM growth 3Y8.56%
PM growth 5Y6.62%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 65.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
F-Score5
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC2.08
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.66%
EPS 3Y36.32%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%-22.22%
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
EPS Next 5Y-3.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.75%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-1.33%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y6.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.86%
EBIT growth 3Y18.12%
EBIT growth 5Y10.73%
EBIT Next Year28.5%
EBIT Next 3Y10.9%
EBIT Next 5Y4.06%
FCF growth 1Y-27.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.33%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A