NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:NVGS • MHY621321089

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Fundamental Rating

5

NVGS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 206 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

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

1.2 Ratios

  • NVGS has a better Return On Assets (4.49%) than 60.19% of its industry peers.
  • NVGS has a Return On Equity of 8.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 54.37% of its industry peers.
  • NVGS has a Return On Invested Capital (5.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 22.01%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
NVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 6

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of NVGS (17.85%) is better than 71.36% of its industry peers.
  • The Operating Margin of NVGS (22.58%) is better than 60.19% 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 62.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
NVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NVGS 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NVGS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NVGS Yearly Shares OutstandingNVGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • NVGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that NVGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of NVGS (1.40) 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 26.63 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 43.69% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 26.63
Altman-Z 1.4
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.17%
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 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 of 1.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 51.46% of 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 (1.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.14
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 100M 200M 300M

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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%.
  • 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

  • NVGS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.04% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NVGS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y34.46%
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
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.
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 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • NVGS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.14.
  • 74.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.03), we can say NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.93 indicates a reasonable valuation of NVGS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVGS indicates a rather cheap valuation: NVGS is cheaper than 83.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.97), we can say NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.14
Fwd PE 9.93
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 64.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • NVGS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.96
EV/EBITDA 7.52
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.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%, NVGS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.64.
  • NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%

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
NVGS Yearly Dividends per shareNVGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 13.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVGS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.24%
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
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 0 100M -100M
NVGS Dividend Payout.NVGS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NVGS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD

NYSE:NVGS (2/10/2026, 8:26:52 PM)

After market: 18.69 0 (0%)

18.69

+0.33 (+1.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)03-10
Inst Owners31.97%
Inst Owner Change1.17%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.22B
Revenue(TTM)578.16M
Net Income(TTM)103.23M
Analysts85.71
Price Target21.9 (17.17%)
Short Float %3.31%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%
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)1.88%
PT rev (3m)1.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.14
Fwd PE 9.93
P/S 2.12
P/FCF 34.96
P/OCF 6.16
P/B 1
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA 7.52
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY8.24%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY10.07%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY2.86%
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY16.22%
SpS8.82
BVpS18.63
TBVpS18.62
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.4
F-Score6
WACC8.17%
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 Y34.46%
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%7.95%
Revenue Next Year6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.95%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.64%
EBIT growth 3Y32.25%
EBIT growth 5Y34.44%
EBIT Next Year97.27%
EBIT Next 3Y27.75%
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

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.


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 12.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.


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 34.46% in the next year.