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

ELI:NVG • PTPTI0AM0006

3.37 EUR
-0.02 (-0.53%)
Last: Feb 16, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NVG. NVG was compared to 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. NVG has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. NVG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years NVG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • NVG has a Return On Assets of 5.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • NVG's Return On Equity of 11.84% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • NVG's Return On Invested Capital of 7.57% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 83.33% 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 4.80%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
NVG.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVG.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of NVG (8.18%) 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 11.61%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NVG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NVG has a Gross Margin of 55.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • NVG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
NVG.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVG.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • NVG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NVG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • NVG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NVG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NVG.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingNVG.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
NVG.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNVG.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • NVG has an Altman-Z score of 2.17. 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.
  • NVG has a Altman-Z score (2.17) which 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 18.88, NVG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • NVG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 18.88
Altman-Z 2.17
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.77%
NVG.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNVG.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that NVG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, NVG is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.86
NVG.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNVG.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for NVG have decreased strongly by -49.43% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, NVG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.32% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, NVG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, NVG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.35% on average per year.
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.
  • NVG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y-38.94%
EPS Next 2Y-17.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NVG.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNVG.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
NVG.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNVG.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • NVG is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.65.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NVG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVG is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • NVG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.25 indicates a reasonable valuation of NVG.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. NVG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.65
Fwd PE 11.25
NVG.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNVG.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NVG.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 45.59
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 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as NVG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y-17.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NVG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.25%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.91, 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.25%

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
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 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-17.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
NVG.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNVG.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 (2/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

3.37

-0.02 (-0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)10-23
Earnings (Next)02-19
Inst Owners5.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.40B
Revenue(TTM)2.01B
Net Income(TTM)164.34M
Analysts76
Price Target4.05 (20.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.25%
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)-3.64%
PT rev (3m)-5.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-55.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-10.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.65
Fwd PE 11.25
P/S 1.19
P/FCF 45.59
P/OCF 7.37
P/B 1.73
P/tB 2.79
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY6.82%
EPS(NY)0.3
Fwd EY8.89%
FCF(TTM)0.07
FCFY2.19%
OCF(TTM)0.46
OCFY13.56%
SpS2.82
BVpS1.95
TBVpS1.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number3.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.17
F-Score4
WACC6.77%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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-38.94%
EPS Next 2Y-17.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE?

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 14.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.73.


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 -38.94% in the next year.