NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NVGS - MHY621321089 - Common Stock
18.195 USD
+0.45 (+2.51%)
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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
1.2 Ratios
- NVGS has a Return On Assets of 4.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: NVGS outperforms 61.35% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 8.45%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS has a Return On Invested Capital (5.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- NVGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.52%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.85%, NVGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS has a Operating Margin (22.58%) which is in line with 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 62.32% of its industry peers.
- NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- 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.
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.
- NVGS has a Altman-Z score (1.36) 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.
- NVGS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.62) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.11%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.18, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.14, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 36.28% over the past year.
- 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%.
- NVGS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.46% yearly.
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.
- NVGS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.4%
EPS Next 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y11.69%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year6.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.81, the valuation of NVGS can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NVGS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.94.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.95, the valuation of NVGS can be described as reasonable.
- 78.74% 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 23.94, NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NVGS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.28 |
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)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y11.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.75.
- NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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
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 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y11.69%
NYSE:NVGS (1/21/2026, 3:50:55 PM)
18.195
+0.45 (+2.51%)
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 Owners31.97%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)578.16M
Net Income(TTM)103.23M
Analysts85.71
Price Target21.85 (20.09%)
Short Float %3.67%
Short Ratio3.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.95 | ||
| P/S | 2.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 6 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | 0.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.28 |
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY8.46%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY10.05%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY2.94%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY16.67%
SpS8.82
BVpS18.63
TBVpS18.62
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC8.11%
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 Y28.4%
EPS Next 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y11.69%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%7.95%
Revenue Next Year6.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.64%
EBIT growth 3Y32.25%
EBIT growth 5Y34.44%
EBIT Next Year96.92%
EBIT Next 3Y27.15%
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 11.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.
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 28.4% in the next year.