NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NVGS • MHY621321089

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At close: Mar 2, 2026
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After Hours: 3/2/2026, 4:15:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NVGS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVGS was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. NVGS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. NVGS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NVGS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
  • 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 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of NVGS (4.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NVGS has a Return On Equity (8.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.05%, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 22.17%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.05%) for NVGS is above the 3 year average (4.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 8.45%
ROIC 5.05%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 6

1.3 Margins

  • NVGS has a Profit Margin of 17.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: NVGS outperforms 71.98% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.58%, NVGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
  • NVGS has a Gross Margin of 52.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: NVGS outperforms 61.84% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.58%
PM (TTM) 17.85%
GM 52.98%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NVGS is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NVGS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, NVGS has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NVGS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NVGS Yearly Shares OutstandingNVGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • NVGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.48. 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 (1.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NVGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 26.63. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NVGS would need 26.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 26.63, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NVGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 26.63
Altman-Z 1.48
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC8.22%
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 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NVGS has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. 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 Quick ratio of 1.14. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 59.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.14
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 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 36.28% over the past year.
  • 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.
  • NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.46%.
  • NVGS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.28%
EPS 3Y50.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%7.95%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.04% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y34.46%
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year6.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.81%
Revenue Next 3Y0.48%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.4%

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.
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 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.80, NVGS is valued correctly.
  • 69.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. NVGS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.29, the valuation of NVGS can be described as very reasonable.
  • NVGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NVGS is cheaper than 83.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.05. NVGS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.8
Fwd PE 11.29
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 62.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NVGS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.75
EV/EBITDA 8.09
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)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.47.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NVGS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.35%

5.2 History

  • NVGS has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
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 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

  • NVGS pays out 13.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.24%
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
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 0 100M -100M
NVGS Dividend Payout.NVGS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NVGS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD

NYSE:NVGS (3/2/2026, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 21.25 0 (0%)

21.25

+0.23 (+1.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners31.97%
Inst Owner Change0.91%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)578.16M
Net Income(TTM)103.23M
Analysts82.86
Price Target21.9 (3.06%)
Short Float %3.3%
Short Ratio3.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.35%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP13.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.55%
Min EPS beat(2)21.86%
Max EPS beat(2)25.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.45%
Min EPS beat(4)4.17%
Max EPS beat(4)25.23%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.75%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.96%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.84%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.15%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.24%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.14%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.11%
PT rev (1m)0.23%
PT rev (3m)1.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.96%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.8
Fwd PE 11.29
P/S 2.41
P/FCF 39.75
P/OCF 7.01
P/B 1.14
P/tB 1.14
EV/EBITDA 8.09
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY7.25%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY8.86%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY2.52%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY14.27%
SpS8.82
BVpS18.63
TBVpS18.62
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 8.45%
ROCE 6.39%
ROIC 5.05%
ROICexc 5.49%
ROICexgc 5.49%
OM 22.58%
PM (TTM) 17.85%
GM 52.98%
FCFM 6.06%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y34.7%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 26.63
Debt/EBITDA 2.87
Cap/Depr 121.62%
Cap/Sales 28.31%
Interest Coverage 2.55
Cash Conversion 74.95%
Profit Quality 33.94%
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.14
Altman-Z 1.48
F-Score6
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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)36.28%
EPS 3Y50.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92.31%
EPS Next Y34.46%
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%7.95%
Revenue Next Year6.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.81%
Revenue Next 3Y0.48%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.64%
EBIT growth 3Y32.25%
EBIT growth 5Y34.44%
EBIT Next Year96.61%
EBIT Next 3Y26.34%
EBIT Next 5Y14.78%
FCF growth 1Y142.43%
FCF growth 3Y21.45%
FCF growth 5Y29.52%
OCF growth 1Y30.46%
OCF growth 3Y29.07%
OCF growth 5Y33.47%

NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD / NVGS FAQ

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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.


How profitable is NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) is 13.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.14.


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 34.46% in the next year.