NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NVGS • MHY621321089

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At close: Feb 13, 2026
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After Hours: 2/13/2026, 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 206 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NVGS was profitable.
  • NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 4.49%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 8.45%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NVGS has a Return On Invested Capital (5.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 21.99%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.85%, NVGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Operating Margin of NVGS (22.58%) is better than 60.19% of its industry peers.
  • NVGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NVGS's Gross Margin of 52.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 62.14% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.42, we must say that NVGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • NVGS's Altman-Z score of 1.42 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 53.40% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 26.63, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • NVGS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 41.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 26.63
Altman-Z 1.42
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.15%
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 in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying 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 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.
  • NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.46%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 13.46% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NVGS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y34.46%
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
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 12.53, the valuation of NVGS can be described as correct.
  • NVGS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVGS is cheaper than 72.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. NVGS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.25, the valuation of NVGS can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued cheaper than 82.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.53
Fwd PE 10.25
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 64.08% 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 36.1
EV/EBITDA 7.67
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.
PEG (NY)0.36
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 1.49%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.57, 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 1.49%

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 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 (2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 19.3 0 (0%)

19.3

+0.57 (+3.04%)

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 Change3.73%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.26B
Revenue(TTM)578.16M
Net Income(TTM)103.23M
Analysts82.86
Price Target21.9 (13.47%)
Short Float %3.31%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.49%
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)1.88%
PT rev (3m)1.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.53
Fwd PE 10.25
P/S 2.19
P/FCF 36.1
P/OCF 6.36
P/B 1.04
P/tB 1.04
EV/EBITDA 7.67
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY7.98%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY9.76%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY15.71%
SpS8.82
BVpS18.63
TBVpS18.62
PEG (NY)0.36
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 1.42
F-Score6
WACC8.15%
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 Y34.46%
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 Year6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
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

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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 12.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.


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.