NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NVGS - MHY621321089 - Common Stock
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-0.19 (-1.03%)
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NVGS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. NVGS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. NVGS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
- 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 61.54% of its industry peers.
- NVGS's Return On Equity of 8.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 55.29% of its industry peers.
- NVGS's Return On Invested Capital of 5.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 44.23% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 21.83%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.52%) for NVGS is below the current ROIC(5.05%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of NVGS (17.85%) is better than 71.63% of its industry peers.
- NVGS has a Operating Margin of 22.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 59.62% of its industry peers.
- NVGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 52.98%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.02% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NVGS is destroying value.
- NVGS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NVGS has more shares outstanding
- NVGS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that NVGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.39, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.33% 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 26.63, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NVGS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 41.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC8.23%
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 of 1.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 52.40% of its industry peers.
- 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 58.65% 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.
- 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%.
- 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.
- 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 Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y2.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
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.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.90, the valuation of NVGS can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVGS is cheaper than 71.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.33. NVGS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.02, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVGS.
- 76.92% 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 24.12, NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NVGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as NVGS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
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.
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 1.56%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.91, NVGS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
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%
18.33
-0.19 (-1.03%)
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 Target21.49 (17.24%)
Short Float %3.84%
Short Ratio3.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.02 | ||
| P/S | 2.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.04 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | 0.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY8.4%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY9.98%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY2.92%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY16.54%
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 | 1.39 |
F-Score6
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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 Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y2.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
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 11.9 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.