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

ELI:NVG - Euronext Lisbon - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

3.32  +0.01 (+0.42%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NVG. NVG was compared to 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While NVG has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NVG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally NVG also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes NVG very considerable for dividend investing!


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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.
In the past 5 years NVG has always been profitable.
NVG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.10%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG's Return On Equity of 22.44% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NVG (13.67%) is better than 100.00% 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 6.56%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.1%
ROE 22.44%
ROIC 13.67%
ROA(3y)10.02%
ROA(5y)8.18%
ROE(3y)22.83%
ROE(5y)19.1%
ROIC(3y)14.94%
ROIC(5y)11.68%
NVG.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVG.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.31%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NVG has remained more or less at the same level.
NVG has a better Operating Margin (20.04%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 57.58%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.04%
PM (TTM) 15.31%
GM 57.58%
OM growth 3Y28.95%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y21.31%
PM growth 5Y1.13%
GM growth 3Y-0.7%
GM growth 5Y-2.01%
NVG.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVG.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20 40 60

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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 less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NVG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NVG.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingNVG.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M
NVG.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNVG.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

NVG has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. 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 (2.38) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
NVG has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.00. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NVG would need 4.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.00, NVG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
NVG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 4
Altman-Z 2.38
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC6.95%
NVG.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNVG.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

NVG has a Current Ratio of 1.20. 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 (1.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that NVG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NVG has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 0.78
NVG.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNVG.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NVG have decreased strongly by -30.66% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.25% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for NVG has decreased by -20.75% in the past year. This is quite bad
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%-40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.75%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%5.49%

3.2 Future

NVG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.44% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
EPS Next 5Y-2.44%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y6.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.89%

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.
NVG.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNVG.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.74, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NVG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVG is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NVG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.78.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.88 indicates a reasonable valuation of NVG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVG is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.32, NVG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.74
Fwd PE 8.88
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

NVG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.48
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'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.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)2.06
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.63%, NVG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.36, 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 2.46, NVG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.63%

5.2 History

The dividend of NVG has a limited annual growth rate of 0.16%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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 47.53% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP47.53%
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
NVG.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNVG.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

3.32

+0.01 (+0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-13 2025-02-13/amc
Earnings (Next)05-08 2025-05-08
Inst Owners4.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.36B
Analysts78
Price Target4.57 (37.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.63%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.16%
DP47.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)-2.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.62%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.34%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.1%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.77%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.6%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.74
Fwd PE 8.88
P/S 1.15
P/FCF 11.48
P/OCF 6.1
P/B 1.68
P/tB 2.74
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY11.45%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY11.26%
FCF(TTM)0.29
FCFY8.71%
OCF(TTM)0.54
OCFY16.39%
SpS2.9
BVpS1.98
TBVpS1.21
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)2.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.1%
ROE 22.44%
ROCE 17.61%
ROIC 13.67%
ROICexc 14.06%
ROICexgc 18.48%
OM 20.04%
PM (TTM) 15.31%
GM 57.58%
FCFM 9.98%
ROA(3y)10.02%
ROA(5y)8.18%
ROE(3y)22.83%
ROE(5y)19.1%
ROIC(3y)14.94%
ROIC(5y)11.68%
ROICexc(3y)17.43%
ROICexc(5y)13.51%
ROICexgc(3y)22.74%
ROICexgc(5y)17.55%
ROCE(3y)19.25%
ROCE(5y)15.05%
ROICexcg growth 3Y32.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.13%
OM growth 3Y28.95%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y21.31%
PM growth 5Y1.13%
GM growth 3Y-0.7%
GM growth 5Y-2.01%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 4
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 8.79%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 65.17%
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 2.38
F-Score5
WACC6.95%
ROIC/WACC1.97
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)6.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.58%
Profit Quality(3y)115.16%
Profit Quality(5y)141.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.66%
EPS 3Y36.32%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%-40%
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
EPS Next 5Y-2.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.75%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%5.49%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y6.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.89%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.86%
EBIT growth 3Y44.59%
EBIT growth 5Y4.67%
EBIT Next Year55.73%
EBIT Next 3Y14.02%
EBIT Next 5Y6.67%
FCF growth 1Y-49.19%
FCF growth 3Y-13.84%
FCF growth 5Y2.19%
OCF growth 1Y-22.74%
OCF growth 3Y1.12%
OCF growth 5Y0.49%