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.

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1. NVGS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NVGS was profitable.
  • 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.
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 2025 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • NVGS has a Return On Assets of 4.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 59.33% of its industry peers.
  • NVGS's Return On Equity of 8.16% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 50.72% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of NVGS (5.27%) 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 23.10%.
Industry RankSector 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%
NVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 -2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • NVGS has a better Profit Margin (17.06%) than 69.38% of its industry peers.
  • NVGS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NVGS has a better Operating Margin (23.07%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
  • NVGS has a better Gross Margin (53.00%) than 60.77% of its industry peers.
  • NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
NVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. NVGS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that NVGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.48, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of NVGS (18.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NVGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.60, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.6
Debt/FCF 18.73
Altman-Z 1.48
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC7.7%
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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 comparable to the rest of the 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.
  • The Quick ratio of NVGS (1.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.12
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 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. NVGS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.33% 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 28.35% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.58% in the last year.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.28% on average over the next years.
  • NVGS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.76% yearly.
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

  • 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 200M 400M 600M
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. 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.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.17. NVGS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.82, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVGS.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued cheaper than 85.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NVGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.53
Fwd PE 10.82
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 the industry average as 67.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NVGS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.18
EV/EBITDA 7.58
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of NVGS may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • NVGS's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.34% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.28%
EPS Next 3Y-4.34%

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5. NVGS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, NVGS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, NVGS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.48%

5.2 History

  • NVGS has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
NVGS Yearly Dividends per shareNVGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

  • NVGS pays out 14.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.74%
EPS Next 2Y3.28%
EPS Next 3Y-4.34%
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 2025 0 100M -100M
NVGS Dividend Payout.NVGS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NVGS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NVGS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD

NYSE:NVGS (4/6/2026, 4:03:29 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-11
Earnings (Next)05-12
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 RankSector 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
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 RankSector 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 7.58
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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%.