NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:NVGS • MHY621321089

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This NVGS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. NVGS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NVGS was profitable.
  • In the past year NVGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years NVGS 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years NVGS had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • NVGS's Return On Assets of 4.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 59.33% of its industry peers.
  • NVGS has a Return On Equity (8.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.27%, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 22.60%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.16%
ROIC 5.27%
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)7.39%
ROE(5y)4.8%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)4.3%
NVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 -2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • NVGS has a better Profit Margin (17.06%) than 69.86% of its industry peers.
  • NVGS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NVGS's Operating Margin of 23.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
  • NVGS has a better Gross Margin (53.00%) than 60.29% of its industry peers.
  • NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.07%
PM (TTM) 17.06%
GM 53%
OM growth 3Y26.44%
OM growth 5Y13.7%
PM growth 3Y14.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.27%
GM growth 5Y4.4%
NVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. NVGS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NVGS is destroying value.
  • NVGS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • NVGS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • NVGS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
NVGS Yearly Shares OutstandingNVGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
NVGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNVGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • NVGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.49. 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 (1.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NVGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.73. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NVGS would need 18.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 18.73, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NVGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of NVGS (0.60) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.6
Debt/FCF 18.73
Altman-Z 1.49
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC7.64%
NVGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNVGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • NVGS has a Current Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that NVGS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NVGS has a Current ratio (1.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • NVGS has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that NVGS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.12, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.12
NVGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNVGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. NVGS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.33%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, NVGS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 28.35% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.58% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 12.04% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.33%
EPS 3Y28.35%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-17.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y12.04%
Sales Q2Q%6.11%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, NVGS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.28% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NVGS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.73%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
EPS Next 5Y-3.28%
Revenue Next Year0.73%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.76%

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.
NVGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNVGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M
NVGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNVGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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. NVGS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.61 indicates a correct valuation of NVGS.
  • NVGS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVGS is cheaper than 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.56, the valuation of NVGS can be described as reasonable.
  • 74.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.20, NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.61
Fwd PE 11.56
NVGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNVGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • NVGS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.35
EV/EBITDA 7.63
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of NVGS may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as NVGS's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%

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5. NVGS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.23.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NVGS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%

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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
NVGS Yearly Dividends per shareNVGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

  • NVGS pays out 14.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.74%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
NVGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNVGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M
NVGS Dividend Payout.NVGS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NVGS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NVGS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD

NYSE:NVGS (4/15/2026, 8:10:29 PM)

Premarket: 20.25 +0.1 (+0.5%)

20.15

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-11
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners35.88%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners1.6%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.31B
Revenue(TTM)586.96M
Net Income(TTM)100.12M
Analysts82.86
Price Target22.7 (12.66%)
Short Float %2.79%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP14.74%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-23
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.9%
Max EPS beat(2)25.23%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.9%
Max EPS beat(4)25.23%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.33%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.52%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.38%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.07%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.07%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.1%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.97%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.97%
PT rev (1m)3.65%
PT rev (3m)5.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.61
Fwd PE 11.56
P/S 2.24
P/FCF 27.35
P/OCF 6.52
P/B 1.07
P/tB 1.07
EV/EBITDA 7.63
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY7.34%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY8.65%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY3.66%
OCF(TTM)3.09
OCFY15.34%
SpS9
BVpS18.8
TBVpS18.8
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.0222 (24.18%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.16%
ROCE 6.68%
ROIC 5.27%
ROICexc 5.71%
ROICexgc 5.71%
OM 23.07%
PM (TTM) 17.06%
GM 53%
FCFM 8.19%
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)7.39%
ROE(5y)4.8%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)4.3%
ROICexc(3y)6.03%
ROICexc(5y)4.65%
ROICexgc(3y)6.03%
ROICexgc(5y)4.65%
ROCE(3y)7.06%
ROCE(5y)5.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y33.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.54%
OM growth 3Y26.44%
OM growth 5Y13.7%
PM growth 3Y14.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.27%
GM growth 5Y4.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.6
Debt/FCF 18.73
Debt/EBITDA 2.71
Cap/Depr 114.2%
Cap/Sales 26.17%
Interest Coverage 2.41
Cash Conversion 74.71%
Profit Quality 48.01%
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 1.49
F-Score6
WACC7.64%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)97.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.33%
EPS 3Y28.35%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-17.65%
EPS Next Y17.73%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
EPS Next 5Y-3.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y12.04%
Sales Q2Q%6.11%
Revenue Next Year0.73%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.42%
EBIT growth 3Y35.79%
EBIT growth 5Y27.39%
EBIT Next Year100.07%
EBIT Next 3Y23.38%
EBIT Next 5Y17.14%
FCF growth 1Y-71.58%
FCF growth 3Y-17.14%
FCF growth 5Y2.44%
OCF growth 1Y-4.21%
OCF growth 3Y15.67%
OCF growth 5Y35.04%

NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD / NVGS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NVGS.


What is the valuation status of NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD?

NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) is expected to grow by 17.73% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for NVGS stock?

The dividend rating of NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.74%.