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NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NVGS - MHY621321089 - Common Stock

16.83 USD
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Last: 9/15/2025, 8:23:47 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall NVGS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NVGS against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NVGS while its profitability can be described as average. NVGS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NVGS was profitable.
In the past year NVGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NVGS reported negative net income in multiple years.
NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NVGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNVGS 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 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 3.97%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.71% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS's Return On Equity of 7.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 50.95% of its industry peers.
NVGS's Return On Invested Capital of 5.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 48.10% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 21.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.62%) for NVGS is above the 3 year average (4.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.97%
ROE 7.33%
ROIC 5.62%
ROA(3y)3.4%
ROA(5y)1.75%
ROE(3y)6.2%
ROE(5y)3.16%
ROIC(3y)4.52%
ROIC(5y)3.59%
NVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 15.42%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.24% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 25.07%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.95% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 54.47%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.07%
PM (TTM) 15.42%
GM 54.47%
OM growth 3Y18.39%
OM growth 5Y18.49%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.07%
GM growth 5Y5.08%
NVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NVGS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
NVGS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NVGS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NVGS is higher compared to a year ago.
NVGS Yearly Shares OutstandingNVGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
NVGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNVGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

NVGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that NVGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of NVGS (1.40) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVGS is 11.42, which is on the high side as it means it would take NVGS, 11.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NVGS's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.42 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
NVGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NVGS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 11.42
Altman-Z 1.4
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.28%
NVGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNVGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NVGS has a Current ratio (1.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NVGS has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that NVGS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.03, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.03
NVGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNVGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.04%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, NVGS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 50.06% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.89% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.46% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.04%
EPS 3Y50.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.89%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%-11.62%

3.2 Future

NVGS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.73% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.99%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5Y6.73%
Revenue Next Year6.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y1.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.07%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NVGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNVGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
NVGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNVGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

NVGS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.95.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than 60.95% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.27), we can say NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.60, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVGS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than 66.19% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.77.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.95
Fwd PE 10.6
NVGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNVGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than 62.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.28
EV/EBITDA 6.93
NVGS Per share dataNVGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NVGS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NVGS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.21%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.15, NVGS is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.21, NVGS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%

5.2 History

NVGS has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
NVGS Yearly Dividends per shareNVGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

15.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVGS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.83%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
NVGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNVGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M
NVGS Dividend Payout.NVGS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NVGS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD

NYSE:NVGS (9/15/2025, 8:23:47 PM)

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16.83

+0.31 (+1.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners29.43%
Inst Owner Change4.5%
Ins Owners1.48%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.13B
Analysts87.69
Price Target21 (24.78%)
Short Float %5.05%
Short Ratio2.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP15.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-28 2025-08-28 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.36%
Min EPS beat(2)4.17%
Max EPS beat(2)22.55%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.65%
Max EPS beat(4)22.55%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.01%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.08%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.06%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.15%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.26%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.96%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.27%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.13%
PT rev (1m)3.78%
PT rev (3m)-1.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.95
Fwd PE 10.6
P/S 1.93
P/FCF 14.28
P/OCF 5.02
P/B 0.92
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA 6.93
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY7.72%
EPS(NY)1.59
Fwd EY9.44%
FCF(TTM)1.18
FCFY7%
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY19.92%
SpS8.71
BVpS18.32
TBVpS18.32
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.97%
ROE 7.33%
ROCE 7.11%
ROIC 5.62%
ROICexc 5.88%
ROICexgc 5.88%
OM 25.07%
PM (TTM) 15.42%
GM 54.47%
FCFM 13.53%
ROA(3y)3.4%
ROA(5y)1.75%
ROE(3y)6.2%
ROE(5y)3.16%
ROIC(3y)4.52%
ROIC(5y)3.59%
ROICexc(3y)4.88%
ROICexc(5y)3.86%
ROICexgc(3y)4.88%
ROICexgc(5y)3.86%
ROCE(3y)5.72%
ROCE(5y)4.55%
ROICexcg growth 3Y34.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y33.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y33.94%
OM growth 3Y18.39%
OM growth 5Y18.49%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.07%
GM growth 5Y5.08%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 11.42
Debt/EBITDA 2.78
Cap/Depr 109.18%
Cap/Sales 24.96%
Interest Coverage 3.12
Cash Conversion 80.29%
Profit Quality 87.73%
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 1.4
F-Score7
WACC8.28%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)72.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.04%
EPS 3Y50.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3.13%
EPS Next Y15.99%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5Y6.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.89%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%-11.62%
Revenue Next Year6.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y1.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.07%
EBIT growth 1Y6.94%
EBIT growth 3Y32.25%
EBIT growth 5Y34.44%
EBIT Next Year106.11%
EBIT Next 3Y26.24%
EBIT Next 5Y16.47%
FCF growth 1Y249.59%
FCF growth 3Y21.45%
FCF growth 5Y29.52%
OCF growth 1Y65.96%
OCF growth 3Y29.07%
OCF growth 5Y33.47%