NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
3.128 EUR
-0.04 (-1.32%)
Taking everything into account, NVG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVG was compared to 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While NVG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. NVG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- NVG had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.20%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.84%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of NVG (7.57%) is better than 75.00% 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 5.34%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.51%) for NVG is well above the current ROIC(7.57%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.2% | ||
| ROE | 11.84% | ||
| ROIC | 7.57% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (8.18%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.61%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
- NVG has a better Gross Margin (55.49%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- NVG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.18% | ||
| GM | 55.49% |
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for NVG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NVG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NVG has an Altman-Z score of 2.11. This is not the best score and indicates that NVG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of NVG (2.11) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- NVG has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.88. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NVG would need 18.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NVG's Debt to FCF ratio of 18.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.59, NVG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC6.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that NVG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.32, NVG is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- NVG has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. 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's Quick ratio of 0.86 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for NVG have decreased strongly by -49.43% in the last year.
- NVG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.32% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the past year.
- NVG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.43%
EPS 3Y18.74%
EPS 5Y11.32%
EPS Q2Q%-61.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y9.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.35%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
3.2 Future
- NVG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -7.55% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NVG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-33.56%
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
EPS Next 5Y-7.55%
Revenue Next Year-3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y0.96%
Revenue Next 5Y0.02%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NVG is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.60.
- 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.94), we can say NVG is valued slightly cheaper.
- NVG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.99.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVG is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NVG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NVG is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of NVG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- NVG's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.84% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.48%, NVG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.06, 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 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.48% |
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
- NVG pays out 106.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of NVG has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP106.49%
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
ELI:NVG (1/21/2026, 2:44:39 PM)
3.128
-0.04 (-1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Inst Owners5.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.22B
Revenue(TTM)2.01B
Net Income(TTM)164.34M
Analysts76
Price Target4.1 (31.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.48% |
Yearly Dividend0.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.52%
DP106.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-41.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-38.12%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-36.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.99%
Max EPS beat(4)-22.99%
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)-9.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.51%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.54%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.22%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.79%
PT rev (1m)-2.43%
PT rev (3m)-9.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.99 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | 2.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY7.35%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY10.01%
FCF(TTM)0.07
FCFY2.36%
OCF(TTM)0.46
OCFY14.61%
SpS2.82
BVpS1.95
TBVpS1.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
Graham Number3.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.2% | ||
| ROE | 11.84% | ||
| ROCE | 9.43% | ||
| ROIC | 7.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.78% | ||
| OM | 11.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.18% | ||
| GM | 55.49% | ||
| FCFM | 2.62% |
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 Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 31.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
F-Score4
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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)-49.43%
EPS 3Y18.74%
EPS 5Y11.32%
EPS Q2Q%-61.17%
EPS Next Y-33.56%
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
EPS Next 5Y-7.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y9.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.35%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
Revenue Next Year-3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y0.96%
Revenue Next 5Y0.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.54%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year10.95%
EBIT Next 3Y8.2%
EBIT Next 5Y4.38%
FCF growth 1Y-81.43%
FCF growth 3Y-11.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.55%
OCF growth 1Y-34.75%
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) is 13.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.6.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NVG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) is expected to decline by -33.56% in the next year.