NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
3.262 EUR
-0.01 (-0.24%)
Taking everything into account, NVG scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVG was compared to 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
In the past 5 years NVG has always been profitable.
NVG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NVG has a better Return On Assets (8.27%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.35%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NVG is significantly above the industry average of 6.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.51%) for NVG is well above the current ROIC(11.75%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.27% | ||
| ROE | 19.35% | ||
| ROIC | 11.75% |
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
The Profit Margin of NVG (13.03%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.35%, 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 Operating Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
NVG's Gross Margin of 57.95% 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 remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.03% | ||
| GM | 57.95% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NVG is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for NVG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
NVG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NVG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.19 indicates that NVG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.19, NVG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVG is 4.77, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NVG, 4.77 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVG (4.77) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
NVG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NVG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC6.72%
2.3 Liquidity
NVG has a Current Ratio of 1.26. 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 1.26, NVG is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that NVG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.88, NVG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| 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%.
Measured over the past 5 years, NVG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.25% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NVG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.12% in the last year.
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%-61.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-7.44%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NVG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.40% on average per year.
NVG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.55%
EPS Next 5Y-1.4%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.65%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.58, the valuation of NVG can be described as very reasonable.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
NVG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.18, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NVG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.18 |
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 | 11.47 | ||
| 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)0.56
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NVG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.52%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.52% |
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
55.31% 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.
DP55.31%
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.55%
ELI:NVG (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.262
-0.01 (-0.24%)
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 Cap2.32B
Analysts78
Price Target4.52 (38.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.52% |
Yearly Dividend0.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.52%
DP55.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-31.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-40.59%
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)-7.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.72%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.29%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 2.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY11.65%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY10.9%
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY8.72%
OCF(TTM)0.65
OCFY19.79%
SpS2.93
BVpS1.97
TBVpS1.17
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)2.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.27% | ||
| ROE | 19.35% | ||
| ROCE | 14.64% | ||
| ROIC | 11.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.01% | ||
| OM | 17.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.03% | ||
| GM | 57.95% | ||
| FCFM | 9.72% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.73%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
F-Score4
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC1.75
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%-61.54%
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.55%
EPS Next 5Y-1.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-7.44%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.92%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year28.5%
EBIT Next 3Y10.9%
EBIT Next 5Y5.92%
FCF growth 1Y-63.22%
FCF growth 3Y-11.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.55%
OCF growth 1Y-33.08%
OCF growth 3Y5.17%
OCF growth 5Y1.62%