NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
3.078 EUR
-0.01 (-0.26%)
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 scores excellent on profitability, 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.
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.
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.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.29%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.51%. This is significantly above the industry average of 5.21%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.29%) for NVG is well below the 3 year average (16.51%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NVG had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
The Profit Margin of NVG (10.45%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NVG has a Operating Margin of 13.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
NVG has a better Gross Margin (56.17%) 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 | 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.
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.
NVG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.04 indicates that NVG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NVG has a Altman-Z score (2.04) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.83) which is in line with its industry peers.
NVG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NVG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC6.7%
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.
NVG has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is in the lower half of the industry: NVG underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that NVG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NVG (0.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NVG have decreased strongly by -30.66% in the last year.
NVG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.25% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the past year.
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%-59.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NVG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.37% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-12.46%
EPS Next 3Y-6.25%
EPS Next 5Y-3.37%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.09%
Revenue Next 3Y3.22%
Revenue Next 5Y1.96%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.38, NVG is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
NVG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.57.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as NVG.
NVG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.57 |
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 | 25.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as NVG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)3.15
EPS Next 2Y-12.46%
EPS Next 3Y-6.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.97%, NVG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.25, 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 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.97% |
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 46.87% of its income as dividend. 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-12.46%
EPS Next 3Y-6.25%
ELI:NVG (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.078
-0.01 (-0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.19B
Revenue(TTM)2.01B
Net Income(TTM)213.33M
Analysts76
Price Target4.2 (36.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.97% |
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)-1.59%
PT rev (3m)-7.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY7.47%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY9.46%
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY3.86%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY16.07%
SpS2.87
BVpS1.91
TBVpS1.16
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)3.15
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 | 2.04 |
F-Score4
WACC6.7%
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-12.46%
EPS Next 3Y-6.25%
EPS Next 5Y-3.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.09%
Revenue Next 3Y3.22%
Revenue Next 5Y1.96%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year10.95%
EBIT Next 3Y8.2%
EBIT Next 5Y4.38%
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.