NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
3.272 EUR
-0.02 (-0.55%)
Taking everything into account, NVG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVG was compared to 12 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NVG was profitable.
- NVG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- NVG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years NVG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NVG's Return On Assets of 5.20% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- NVG has a better Return On Equity (11.84%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- NVG's Return On Invested Capital of 7.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVG outperforms 75.00% 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 5.34%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.51%) for NVG is well above the current ROIC(7.57%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of NVG (8.18%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
- NVG's Operating Margin of 11.61% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
- NVG has a Gross Margin of 55.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 91.67% 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
- 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.
- NVG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NVG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.14 indicates that NVG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- NVG has a Altman-Z score (2.14) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 18.88, NVG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NVG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVG outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.75%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that NVG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, NVG is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVG has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that NVG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of NVG (0.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for NVG have decreased strongly by -49.43% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, NVG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the last year.
- NVG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.35% yearly.
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-33.56%
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.23, the valuation of NVG can be described as correct.
- 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- NVG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.45 indicates a reasonable valuation of NVG.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, NVG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.45 |
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 | 44.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NVG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- NVG's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.84% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.60%, NVG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.08, 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 1.89, NVG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.6% |
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 106.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- NVG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP106.49%
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
ELI:NVG (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
3.272
-0.02 (-0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners5.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.33B
Revenue(TTM)2.01B
Net Income(TTM)164.34M
Analysts76
Price Target4.2 (28.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.52%
DP106.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-41.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-38.12%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-36.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.99%
Max EPS beat(4)-22.99%
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)-9.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.51%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.54%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.22%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.16 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY7.03%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY9.57%
FCF(TTM)0.07
FCFY2.26%
OCF(TTM)0.46
OCFY13.97%
SpS2.82
BVpS1.95
TBVpS1.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.26
Graham Number3.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.2% | ||
| ROE | 11.84% | ||
| ROCE | 9.43% | ||
| ROIC | 7.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.78% | ||
| OM | 11.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.18% | ||
| GM | 55.49% | ||
| FCFM | 2.62% |
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 Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 31.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
F-Score4
WACC6.75%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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)-49.43%
EPS 3Y18.74%
EPS 5Y11.32%
EPS Q2Q%-61.17%
EPS Next Y-33.56%
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
EPS Next 5Y-7.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y9.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.35%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
Revenue Next Year-3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y0.96%
Revenue Next 5Y0.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.54%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year10.95%
EBIT Next 3Y8.2%
EBIT Next 5Y4.38%
FCF growth 1Y-81.43%
FCF growth 3Y-11.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.55%
OCF growth 1Y-34.75%
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 14.23 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 decline by -33.56% in the next year.