NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Lisbon • ELI:NVG • PTPTI0AM0006
3.194 EUR
-0.01 (-0.37%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall NVG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NVG against 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While NVG has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
- 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 5.20%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVG has a better Return On Equity (11.84%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- NVG has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 81.82% 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 5.04%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.57%) 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 | 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.18%, 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.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 11.61%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
- NVG has a better Gross Margin (55.49%) 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 | 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for NVG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NVG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NVG has an Altman-Z score of 2.12. 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 2.12, NVG is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same 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.
- NVG has a Debt to FCF ratio (18.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- NVG has a Current Ratio of 1.32. 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 1.32, NVG is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that NVG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- NVG's Quick ratio of 0.86 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVG outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- NVG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.43%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- 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 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.02% on average over the next years.
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
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.89 indicates a correct valuation of NVG.
- NVG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NVG is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.30.
- NVG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.66.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. NVG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NVG.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of NVG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- NVG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.74% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y-17.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.67%, NVG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- NVG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.02. NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, NVG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.67% |
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
- 106.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVG. 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%
NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE / NVG.LS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE?
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 13.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.64.
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.