NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NVGS - MHY621321089 - Common Stock
18.25 USD
+0.5 (+2.82%)
18.25 USD
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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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- NVGS had positive earnings in the past year.
- NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NVGS reported negative net income in multiple years.
- NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.49%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS has a Return On Equity (8.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- NVGS has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
- 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 17.85%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.58%, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of NVGS (52.98%) is better than 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NVGS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NVGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that NVGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.38, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.69% of the companies in the same 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
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.
- The Current ratio of NVGS (1.18) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- NVGS's Quick ratio of 1.14 is in line compared 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%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.46% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.04% on average over the next years.
- 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
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.85 indicates a reasonable valuation of NVGS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVGS is cheaper than 74.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NVGS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.98 indicates a reasonable valuation of NVGS.
- 80.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- NVGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.98 |
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.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NVGS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%, NVGS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.75.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, NVGS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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 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 Cap1.20B
Revenue(TTM)578.16M
Net Income(TTM)103.23M
Analysts85.71
Price Target21.85 (19.73%)
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 | 11.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.98 | ||
| P/S | 2.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.02 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | 0.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.41 |
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY8.44%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY10.02%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY16.62%
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 | 1.38 |
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 11.85 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.