NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NVG. NVG was compared to 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While NVG has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. NVG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years NVG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.52%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a better Return On Equity (15.69%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.29%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.51%. This is significantly above the industry average of 5.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.51%) for NVG is well above the current ROIC(9.29%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.52% | ||
| ROE | 15.69% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% |
ROA(3y)10.61%
ROA(5y)8.58%
ROE(3y)24.41%
ROE(5y)20.06%
ROIC(3y)16.51%
ROIC(5y)12.83%
1.3 Margins
NVG's Profit Margin of 10.45% 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.
The Operating Margin of NVG (13.97%) 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 56.17% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
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 | 13.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.45% | ||
| GM | 56.17% |
OM growth 3Y8.54%
OM growth 5Y6.43%
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.
NVG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NVG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NVG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.03 indicates that NVG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NVG has a Altman-Z score of 2.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVG outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
NVG has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.83. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NVG would need 11.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NVG's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVG outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.61, NVG is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC6.69%
2.3 Liquidity
NVG has a Current Ratio of 1.28. 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 1.28, NVG is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
NVG has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that NVG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.88, NVG is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NVG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -30.66%.
NVG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.25% yearly.
NVG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.53%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.92% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.66%
EPS 3Y36.32%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%-59.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.44% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, NVG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
EPS Next 5Y-1.44%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y2.6%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.22, NVG is valued correctly.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.13. NVG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.36, 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.
NVG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NVG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.57 | ||
| 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.
NVG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)3.11
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NVG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.20%, which is a nice return.
NVG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.98. NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.2% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NVG decreases each year by -5.52%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
46.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVG. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
NVG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP46.87%
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
ELI:NVG (11/6/2025, 2:12:29 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.16B
Revenue(TTM)2.01B
Net Income(TTM)213.33M
Analysts77.78
Price Target4.27 (40.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.52%
DP46.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-33.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-22.99%
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)-5.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.54%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.47%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.18%
PT rev (1m)-5.64%
PT rev (3m)-5.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.59 | ||
| P/tB | 2.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY7.57%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY11.96%
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY3.91%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY16.27%
SpS2.87
BVpS1.91
TBVpS1.16
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)3.11
Graham Number3.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.52% | ||
| ROE | 15.69% | ||
| ROCE | 11.58% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.34% | ||
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.45% | ||
| GM | 56.17% | ||
| FCFM | 4.14% |
ROA(3y)10.61%
ROA(5y)8.58%
ROE(3y)24.41%
ROE(5y)20.06%
ROIC(3y)16.51%
ROIC(5y)12.83%
ROICexc(3y)19.19%
ROICexc(5y)14.9%
ROICexgc(3y)25.18%
ROICexgc(5y)19.53%
ROCE(3y)20.57%
ROCE(5y)15.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.17%
OM growth 3Y8.54%
OM growth 5Y6.43%
PM growth 3Y8.56%
PM growth 5Y6.62%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 39.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
F-Score4
WACC6.69%
ROIC/WACC1.39
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)8.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.63%
Profit Quality(3y)85.07%
Profit Quality(5y)130.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.66%
EPS 3Y36.32%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%-59.86%
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
EPS Next 5Y-1.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y2.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year25.28%
EBIT Next 3Y10.11%
EBIT Next 5Y5.85%
FCF growth 1Y-79.99%
FCF growth 3Y-11.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.55%
OCF growth 1Y-40.77%
OCF growth 3Y5.17%
OCF growth 5Y1.62%
NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE / NVG.LS FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NVG.LS.
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NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE?
The financial health rating of NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) is expected to grow by 15.35% in the next year.