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NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NVGS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - MHY621321089 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

16.36  -0.16 (-0.97%)

After market: 16.36 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

NVGS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NVGS while its profitability can be described as average. 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.
NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years NVGS reported negative net income over the last 5 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

NVGS has a Return On Assets of 3.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 41.55% of its industry peers.
NVGS has a worse Return On Equity (6.88%) than 62.80% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.08%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.06% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.32%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.08%) for NVGS is above the 3 year average (3.32%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.85%
ROE 6.88%
ROIC 6.08%
ROA(3y)1.62%
ROA(5y)0.79%
ROE(3y)2.91%
ROE(5y)1.38%
ROIC(3y)3.32%
ROIC(5y)2.67%
NVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2 -2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

NVGS has a Profit Margin (14.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NVGS's Operating Margin of 25.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
NVGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NVGS (55.00%) is better than 60.87% of its industry peers.
NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.05%
PM (TTM) 14.48%
GM 55%
OM growth 3Y24.13%
OM growth 5Y12.43%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.55%
GM growth 5Y3.83%
NVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 40 60

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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.
NVGS has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.43, we must say that NVGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NVGS has a Altman-Z score (1.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NVGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.76. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NVGS would need 3.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NVGS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.76) than 65.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that NVGS is not too dependend on debt financing.
NVGS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.46 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 46.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 3.76
Altman-Z 1.43
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC7.73%
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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

NVGS has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that NVGS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NVGS has a worse Current ratio (0.75) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
NVGS has a Quick Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that NVGS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.71, NVGS is not doing good in the industry: 70.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.71
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 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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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 11.88%, which is quite good.
NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.99%.
Measured over the past years, NVGS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.99%
Revenue growth 3Y18.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.18%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%

3.2 Future

NVGS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.37% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NVGS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.62%
EPS Next 2Y28.56%
EPS Next 3Y20.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 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 0 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.48, the valuation of NVGS can be described as correct.
NVGS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.58, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.92, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVGS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVGS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVGS is cheaper than 69.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.47. NVGS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.48
Fwd PE 8.92
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 in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NVGS is valued cheaper than 84.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.58
EV/EBITDA 6.47
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NVGS's earnings are expected to grow with 20.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.56%
EPS Next 3Y20.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.21%.
NVGS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.55.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.21, NVGS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%

5.2 History

NVGS is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of 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 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

17.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVGS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP17.68%
EPS Next 2Y28.56%
EPS Next 3Y20.37%
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 0 50M -50M -100M -150M
NVGS Dividend Payout.NVGS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NVGS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD

NYSE:NVGS (1/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.36 0 (0%)

16.36

-0.16 (-0.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-06 2024-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners28.5%
Inst Owner Change1.06%
Ins Owners1.48%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.14B
Analysts88.57
Price Target22.15 (35.39%)
Short Float %0.61%
Short Ratio1.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP17.68%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-21.65%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.91%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.54%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.72%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.29%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.71%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.96%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.26%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.9%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.6%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.66%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.48
Fwd PE 8.92
P/S 2.01
P/FCF 5.58
P/OCF 5.07
P/B 0.96
P/tB 0.96
EV/EBITDA 6.47
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY11.21%
FCF(TTM)2.93
FCFY17.92%
OCF(TTM)3.23
OCFY19.73%
SpS8.12
BVpS17.1
TBVpS17.1
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.85%
ROE 6.88%
ROCE 7.69%
ROIC 6.08%
ROICexc 6.53%
ROICexgc 6.53%
OM 25.05%
PM (TTM) 14.48%
GM 55%
FCFM 36.07%
ROA(3y)1.62%
ROA(5y)0.79%
ROE(3y)2.91%
ROE(5y)1.38%
ROIC(3y)3.32%
ROIC(5y)2.67%
ROICexc(3y)3.59%
ROICexc(5y)2.85%
ROICexgc(3y)3.59%
ROICexgc(5y)2.85%
ROCE(3y)4.21%
ROCE(5y)3.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y41.8%
ROICexcg growth 5Y23.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y41.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.24%
OM growth 3Y24.13%
OM growth 5Y12.43%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.55%
GM growth 5Y3.83%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 3.76
Debt/EBITDA 2.01
Cap/Depr 15.52%
Cap/Sales 3.66%
Interest Coverage 2.23
Cash Conversion 81.74%
Profit Quality 249.05%
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.71
Altman-Z 1.43
F-Score8
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)62.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.43%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y17.62%
EPS Next 2Y28.56%
EPS Next 3Y20.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.99%
Revenue growth 3Y18.32%
Revenue growth 5Y12.18%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%
Revenue Next Year4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y22.16%
EBIT growth 3Y46.87%
EBIT growth 5Y26.12%
EBIT Next Year111.52%
EBIT Next 3Y31.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y66.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y77.37%
OCF growth 3Y57.28%
OCF growth 5Y17.65%