NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:NVGS • MHY621321089

17.72 USD
+0.13 (+0.74%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 10:21 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NVGS. NVGS was compared to 207 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 valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NVGS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NVGS reported negative net income in multiple 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • NVGS has a Return On Assets of 4.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: NVGS outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of NVGS (8.45%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NVGS has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 21.95%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of NVGS (17.85%) is better than 71.50% of its industry peers.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 22.58%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.90% 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 52.98%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • NVGS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NVGS has less shares outstanding
  • 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 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 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that NVGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.36, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.66% of the companies in the same 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.
  • 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.
  • NVGS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 41.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 26.63
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.17%
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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.18, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.69% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.14, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.97% 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 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.
  • 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 2.46% 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, NVGS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.04% on average per year.
  • NVGS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.89%
EPS Next 2Y22.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year6.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.51, the valuation of NVGS can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
  • NVGS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.65.
  • 84.06% 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 27.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.51
Fwd PE 9.65
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 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NVGS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.15
EV/EBITDA 7.24
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)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.65, NVGS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NVGS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.5%

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 2Y22.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
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 (2/6/2026, 10:21:50 AM)

17.72

+0.13 (+0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)03-10
Inst Owners31.97%
Inst Owner Change0.24%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.16B
Revenue(TTM)578.16M
Net Income(TTM)103.23M
Analysts85.71
Price Target21.85 (23.31%)
Short Float %3.31%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.5%
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)1.64%
PT rev (3m)1.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.51
Fwd PE 9.65
P/S 2.01
P/FCF 33.15
P/OCF 5.84
P/B 0.95
P/tB 0.95
EV/EBITDA 7.24
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY8.69%
EPS(NY)1.84
Fwd EY10.37%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY3.02%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY17.11%
SpS8.82
BVpS18.63
TBVpS18.62
PEG (NY)0.33
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 1.36
F-Score6
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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 Y34.89%
EPS Next 2Y22.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%7.95%
Revenue Next Year6.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.64%
EBIT growth 3Y32.25%
EBIT growth 5Y34.44%
EBIT Next Year97.27%
EBIT Next 3Y27.75%
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.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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 11.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.95.


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 34.89% in the next year.