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NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

ELI:NVG - Euronext Lisbon - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

3.232  -0.01 (-0.25%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, NVG scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVG was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. NVG has an excellent profitability rating, but 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. Finally NVG also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make NVG suitable for dividend investing!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NVG was profitable.
In the past year NVG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NVG has been profitable.
NVG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NVG.LS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNVG.LS 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 200M 400M 600M

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.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.44%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.67%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NVG is significantly above the industry average of 5.86%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.1%
ROE 22.44%
ROIC 13.67%
ROA(3y)10.02%
ROA(5y)8.18%
ROE(3y)22.83%
ROE(5y)19.1%
ROIC(3y)14.94%
ROIC(5y)11.68%
NVG.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVG.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.31%, 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 Profit Margin of NVG has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of NVG (20.04%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NVG's Gross Margin of 57.58% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NVG has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.04%
PM (TTM) 15.31%
GM 57.58%
OM growth 3Y28.95%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y21.31%
PM growth 5Y1.13%
GM growth 3Y-0.7%
GM growth 5Y-2.01%
NVG.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVG.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NVG is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NVG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
NVG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NVG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NVG.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingNVG.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M
NVG.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNVG.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.00. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NVG would need 4.00 years to pay back of 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 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that NVG is not too dependend on debt financing.
NVG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVG outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 4
Altman-Z 2.35
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC6.68%
NVG.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNVG.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.20, NVG is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 Quick ratio of 0.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 0.78
NVG.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNVG.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NVG have decreased strongly by -30.66% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.25% on average over the past years.
NVG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.97%.
Measured over the past years, NVG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.66%
EPS 3Y36.32%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%30.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%4.56%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NVG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.03% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y1.03%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
EPS Next 5Y0.03%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y6.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.64%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
NVG.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNVG.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
NVG.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNVG.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

NVG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.51.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, NVG is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.33, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVG is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NVG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.51
Fwd PE 8.33
NVG.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNVG.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NVG.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.18
EV/EBITDA N/A
NVG.LS Per share dataNVG.LS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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)2
EPS Next 2Y1.03%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.85%, NVG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.21, NVG pays a better dividend. On top of this NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NVG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of NVG has a limited annual growth rate of 0.16%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
NVG.LS Yearly Dividends per shareNVG.LS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

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.
The dividend of NVG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP47.53%
EPS Next 2Y1.03%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
NVG.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNVG.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
NVG.LS Dividend Payout.NVG.LS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NVG.LS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE

ELI:NVG (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

3.232

-0.01 (-0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-18 2025-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)05-08 2025-05-08
Inst Owners4.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.30B
Analysts78
Price Target4.57 (41.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.85%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.16%
DP47.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-1.83%
PT rev (3m)-4.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.51
Fwd PE 8.33
P/S 1.12
P/FCF 11.18
P/OCF 5.94
P/B 1.63
P/tB 2.67
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY11.76%
EPS(NY)0.39
Fwd EY12%
FCF(TTM)0.29
FCFY8.95%
OCF(TTM)0.54
OCFY16.83%
SpS2.9
BVpS1.98
TBVpS1.21
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.1%
ROE 22.44%
ROCE 17.61%
ROIC 13.67%
ROICexc 14.06%
ROICexgc 18.48%
OM 20.04%
PM (TTM) 15.31%
GM 57.58%
FCFM 9.98%
ROA(3y)10.02%
ROA(5y)8.18%
ROE(3y)22.83%
ROE(5y)19.1%
ROIC(3y)14.94%
ROIC(5y)11.68%
ROICexc(3y)17.43%
ROICexc(5y)13.51%
ROICexgc(3y)22.74%
ROICexgc(5y)17.55%
ROCE(3y)19.25%
ROCE(5y)15.05%
ROICexcg growth 3Y32.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.13%
OM growth 3Y28.95%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y21.31%
PM growth 5Y1.13%
GM growth 3Y-0.7%
GM growth 5Y-2.01%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector 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
WACC6.68%
ROIC/WACC2.05
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)6.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.58%
Profit Quality(3y)115.16%
Profit Quality(5y)141.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.66%
EPS 3Y36.32%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%30.45%
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y1.03%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
EPS Next 5Y0.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%4.56%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y6.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.64%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.86%
EBIT growth 3Y44.59%
EBIT growth 5Y4.67%
EBIT Next Year55.97%
EBIT Next 3Y13.96%
EBIT Next 5Y12.18%
FCF growth 1Y-49.19%
FCF growth 3Y-13.84%
FCF growth 5Y2.19%
OCF growth 1Y-22.74%
OCF growth 3Y1.12%
OCF growth 5Y0.49%