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NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NVGS - MHY621321089 - Common Stock

17.65 USD
+0.11 (+0.63%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:10:39 PM
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After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:10:39 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

NVGS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 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

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

The Return On Assets of NVGS (4.49%) is better than 61.43% of its industry peers.
NVGS's Return On Equity of 8.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
NVGS has a Return On Invested Capital (5.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 21.72%.
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 70.48% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of NVGS (23.41%) is better than 60.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 52.98%, NVGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NVGS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NVGS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NVGS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
NVGS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.38, we must say that NVGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NVGS has a Altman-Z score (1.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
NVGS has a Debt to FCF ratio (26.63) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NVGS (0.62) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 26.63
Altman-Z 1.38
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.21%
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 1.18 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying 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 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that NVGS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NVGS (1.14) is comparable to the rest of the 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 36.28% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 50.06% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.46% in the past 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

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 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.46, the valuation of NVGS can be described as reasonable.
70.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.24, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVGS.
75.24% 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 34.59, NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.46
Fwd PE 10.24
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

NVGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVGS is cheaper than 63.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NVGS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.76
EV/EBITDA 7.23
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NVGS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.81
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%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.87, NVGS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NVGS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.6%

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

13.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVGS. This is a low number and 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 (11/14/2025, 8:10:39 PM)

After market: 17.65 0 (0%)

17.65

+0.11 (+0.63%)

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 Change0.32%
Ins Owners1.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.18B
Revenue(TTM)578.16M
Net Income(TTM)103.23M
Analysts87.14
Price Target21.49 (21.76%)
Short Float %3.95%
Short Ratio4.22
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)6.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.46
Fwd PE 10.24
P/S 2.05
P/FCF 33.76
P/OCF 5.95
P/B 0.97
P/tB 0.97
EV/EBITDA 7.23
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY8.73%
EPS(NY)1.72
Fwd EY9.77%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY2.96%
OCF(TTM)2.97
OCFY16.8%
SpS8.63
BVpS18.22
TBVpS18.21
PEG (NY)0.81
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 1.38
F-Score6
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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%.