NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:NVGS • MHY621321089
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This NVGS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NVGS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- NVGS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year NVGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- NVGS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 4.39%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS has a Return On Equity (8.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of NVGS (5.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- NVGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.57%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.16% | ||
| ROIC | 5.27% |
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)7.39%
ROE(5y)4.8%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)4.3%
1.3 Margins
- NVGS's Profit Margin of 17.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 69.38% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
- NVGS's Operating Margin of 23.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 53.00%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.06% | ||
| GM | 53% |
OM growth 3Y26.44%
OM growth 5Y13.7%
PM growth 3Y14.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.27%
GM growth 5Y4.4%
2. NVGS Health Analysis
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.
- NVGS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- NVGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.48. This is a bad value and indicates that NVGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- NVGS's Altman-Z score of 1.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 51.67% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NVGS is 18.73, which is on the high side as it means it would take NVGS, 18.73 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 18.73, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NVGS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 46.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC7.71%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.18, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. 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 Quick ratio of 1.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 57.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. NVGS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.33% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 28.35% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.58%.
- NVGS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.04% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.33%
EPS 3Y28.35%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-17.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y12.04%
Sales Q2Q%6.11%
3.2 Future
- NVGS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.28% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y24.99%
EPS Next 2Y3.28%
EPS Next 3Y-4.34%
EPS Next 5Y-3.28%
Revenue Next Year0.73%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.76%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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.
4. NVGS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.53, the valuation of NVGS can be described as correct.
- 76.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. NVGS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.82, the valuation of NVGS can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NVGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NVGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVGS is cheaper than 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of NVGS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as NVGS's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.28%
EPS Next 3Y-4.34%
5. NVGS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.48%.
- NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.16.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, NVGS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 14.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVGS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.74%
EPS Next 2Y3.28%
EPS Next 3Y-4.34%
NVGS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
20.02
+0.1 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12/amc
Inst Owners32.52%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.31B
Revenue(TTM)586.96M
Net Income(TTM)100.12M
Analysts82.86
Price Target22.7 (13.39%)
Short Float %3.5%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP14.74%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-23 2026-03-23 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.9%
Max EPS beat(2)25.23%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.9%
Max EPS beat(4)25.23%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.33%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.52%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.38%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.07%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.07%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.1%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.97%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.97%
PT rev (1m)3.65%
PT rev (3m)5.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | 1.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY7.39%
EPS(NY)1.85
Fwd EY9.24%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY3.68%
OCF(TTM)3.09
OCFY15.44%
SpS9
BVpS18.8
TBVpS18.8
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.16% | ||
| ROCE | 6.68% | ||
| ROIC | 5.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.71% | ||
| OM | 23.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.06% | ||
| GM | 53% | ||
| FCFM | 8.19% |
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)7.39%
ROE(5y)4.8%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)4.3%
ROICexc(3y)6.03%
ROICexc(5y)4.65%
ROICexgc(3y)6.03%
ROICexgc(5y)4.65%
ROCE(3y)7.06%
ROCE(5y)5.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y33.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.54%
OM growth 3Y26.44%
OM growth 5Y13.7%
PM growth 3Y14.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.27%
GM growth 5Y4.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 26.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 48.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
F-Score6
WACC7.71%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)97.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.33%
EPS 3Y28.35%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-17.65%
EPS Next Y24.99%
EPS Next 2Y3.28%
EPS Next 3Y-4.34%
EPS Next 5Y-3.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y12.04%
Sales Q2Q%6.11%
Revenue Next Year0.73%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.42%
EBIT growth 3Y35.79%
EBIT growth 5Y27.39%
EBIT Next Year103.31%
EBIT Next 3Y23.73%
EBIT Next 5Y17.14%
FCF growth 1Y-71.58%
FCF growth 3Y-17.14%
FCF growth 5Y2.44%
OCF growth 1Y-4.21%
OCF growth 3Y15.67%
OCF growth 5Y35.04%
NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD / NVGS Fundamental Analysis 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 6 / 10 to NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD?
NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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 24.99% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for NVGS stock?
The dividend rating of NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.74%.