NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
2.978 EUR
+0 (+0.07%)
Overall NVG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NVG against 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. NVG has an excellent profitability rating, but 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.
NVG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NVG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 6.52%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of NVG (15.69%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVG 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 has a better Profit Margin (10.45%) 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 13.97%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NVG has a better Gross Margin (56.17%) than 90.91% 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
NVG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
The debt/assets ratio for NVG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NVG has an Altman-Z score of 2.02. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.02, 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 11.83, which is on the high side as it means it would take NVG, 11.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.83, NVG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, NVG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC6.67%
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.
The Current ratio of NVG (1.28) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
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.
NVG has a Quick ratio of 0.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVG outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
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 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 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
NVG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.47% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.03% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.75%
EPS Next 5Y-3.47%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y2.03%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.95, the valuation of NVG can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.47, NVG is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.36, the valuation of NVG can be described as reasonable.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
NVG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NVG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.05 | ||
| 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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as NVG's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)3.05
EPS Next 2Y-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.04%, NVG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.98, NVG pays a better dividend. On top of this NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NVG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.04% |
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.
The Dividend Rate of NVG has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP46.87%
EPS Next 2Y-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.75%
ELI:NVG (11/20/2025, 11:56:41 AM)
2.978
+0 (+0.07%)
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 Cap2.12B
Revenue(TTM)2.01B
Net Income(TTM)213.33M
Analysts76
Price Target4.27 (43.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.04% |
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)-12.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 2.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY7.72%
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY10.68%
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY3.99%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY16.61%
SpS2.87
BVpS1.91
TBVpS1.16
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)3.05
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 | 2.02 |
F-Score4
WACC6.67%
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-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.75%
EPS Next 5Y-3.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y2.03%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year25.28%
EBIT Next 3Y10.11%
EBIT Next 5Y4.25%
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.
What is the valuation status for NVG stock?
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.
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.