NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NVGS - MHY621321089 - Common Stock
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NVGS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 207 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- NVGS has a better Return On Assets (4.49%) than 61.35% of its industry peers.
- NVGS has a Return On Equity (8.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- NVGS has a Return On Invested Capital (5.05%) 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 21.94%.
- 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
- NVGS's Profit Margin of 17.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 71.98% of its industry peers.
- NVGS has a Operating Margin (22.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 52.98%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
| 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for NVGS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NVGS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that NVGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of NVGS (1.37) is comparable to the rest of the 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 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.12%
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.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NVGS has a Quick ratio of 1.14. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 57.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
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.
- NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 50.06% yearly.
- 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
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.40% on average over the next years.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- NVGS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.69.
- NVGS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVGS is cheaper than 74.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.84 indicates a reasonable valuation of NVGS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than 60.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
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)0.41
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.75, NVGS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.84.
| 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
- NVGS pays out 13.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.24%
EPS Next 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y11.69%
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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 Cap1.18B
Revenue(TTM)578.16M
Net Income(TTM)103.23M
Analysts85.71
Price Target21.85 (21.39%)
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 | 11.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.84 | ||
| P/S | 2.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.94 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 0.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY8.56%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY10.16%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY2.97%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY16.85%
SpS8.82
BVpS18.63
TBVpS18.62
PEG (NY)0.41
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 | 1.37 |
F-Score6
WACC8.12%
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 11.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.97.
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.