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NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NVGS - MHY621321089 - Common Stock

17.99 USD
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Last: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall NVGS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NVGS against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While NVGS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
In multiple years NVGS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years NVGS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.49%, NVGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS has a Return On Equity (8.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of NVGS (5.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 21.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.52%) for NVGS is below the current ROIC(5.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 8.45%
ROIC 5.24%
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

The Profit Margin of NVGS (17.85%) is better than 70.81% of its industry peers.
NVGS has a Operating Margin of 23.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: NVGS outperforms 61.24% of its industry peers.
NVGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NVGS has a better Gross Margin (52.98%) than 61.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.41%
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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for NVGS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
NVGS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NVGS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that NVGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NVGS has a Altman-Z score (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVGS is 26.63, which is on the high side as it means it would take NVGS, 26.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NVGS has a Debt to FCF ratio (26.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 doing worse than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 26.63
Altman-Z 1.39
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.27%
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

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 of 1.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 51.67% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.14, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.37% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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 36.28%, which is quite impressive.
NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 50.06% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.46% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NVGS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.46% on average per year.
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

NVGS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.04% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.23%
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.79%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y2.31%
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 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.68, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVGS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVGS is cheaper than 68.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NVGS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.44, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVGS.
71.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
NVGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.68
Fwd PE 10.44
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 62.68% 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 34.41
EV/EBITDA 7.31
NVGS Per share dataNVGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NVGS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.60%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.91.
NVGS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.6%

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 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 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.79%
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 (11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 17.99 0 (0%)

17.99

+0.46 (+2.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)03-10 2026-03-10/amc
Inst Owners31.72%
Inst Owner Change0.57%
Ins Owners1.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.21B
Revenue(TTM)578.16M
Net Income(TTM)103.23M
Analysts87.14
Price Target21.49 (19.46%)
Short Float %4.31%
Short Ratio4.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.6%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP13.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-25 2025-11-25 (0.07)
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%
PT rev (3m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.68
Fwd PE 10.44
P/S 2.09
P/FCF 34.41
P/OCF 6.07
P/B 0.99
P/tB 0.99
EV/EBITDA 7.31
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY8.56%
EPS(NY)1.72
Fwd EY9.58%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)2.97
OCFY16.48%
SpS8.63
BVpS18.22
TBVpS18.21
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 8.45%
ROCE 6.63%
ROIC 5.24%
ROICexc 5.7%
ROICexgc 5.7%
OM 23.41%
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 2.82
Cap/Depr 121.62%
Cap/Sales 28.31%
Interest Coverage 2.64
Cash Conversion 73.62%
Profit Quality 33.94%
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.14
Altman-Z 1.39
F-Score6
WACC8.27%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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 Y14.23%
EPS Next 2Y18.38%
EPS Next 3Y12.79%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%7.95%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y2.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.25%
EBIT growth 3Y32.25%
EBIT growth 5Y34.44%
EBIT Next Year100.61%
EBIT Next 3Y28.33%
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

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

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


Can you provide the valuation status for NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD?

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 is the expected EPS growth for NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) is expected to grow by 14.23% 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 13.24%.