NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
3.206 EUR
+0.07 (+2.1%)
Overall NVG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NVG against 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
NVG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NVG had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
The Return On Assets of NVG (6.52%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.69%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of NVG (9.29%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.45%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NVG has a better Operating Margin (13.97%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 56.17%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NVG 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.
NVG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.05 indicates that NVG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.05, NVG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% 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 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NVG (0.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC6.71%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.28, NVG is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.88, NVG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
NVG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.53%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.92% on average over the past years.
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 -3.37% yearly.
NVG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.96% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.94, which indicates a correct valuation of NVG.
NVG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVG is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
NVG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.01.
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 23.13. NVG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.01 |
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 | 26.97 | ||
| 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 -6.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.28
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.
NVG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.14. NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, NVG pays a better dividend.
| 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.
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-12.46%
EPS Next 3Y-6.25%
ELI:NVG (1/2/2026, 5:29:34 PM)
3.206
+0.07 (+2.1%)
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 Cap2.28B
Revenue(TTM)2.01B
Net Income(TTM)213.33M
Analysts76
Price Target4.2 (31%)
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)-19.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.01 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 2.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY7.17%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY9.08%
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY3.71%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY15.42%
SpS2.87
BVpS1.91
TBVpS1.16
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.28
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 | 2.05 |
F-Score4
WACC6.71%
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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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 13.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.68.
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 grow by 15.35% in the next year.