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.
- NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.39%, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS has a Return On Equity (8.16%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of NVGS (5.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 22.52%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of NVGS (17.06%) is better than 70.33% 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 64.11% 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 60.29% 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 | 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
- 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
- Compared to 5 years ago, NVGS has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, NVGS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NVGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.54. This is a bad value and indicates that NVGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- NVGS has a Altman-Z score of 1.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 52.63% 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.
- NVGS's Debt to FCF ratio of 18.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 47.85% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NVGS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.60) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
- NVGS has a Current Ratio of 1.18. 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 Current ratio of 1.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 50.24% of its industry peers.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. NVGS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.33%, which is quite impressive.
- NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 28.35% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.58% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.04% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, NVGS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.28% on average per year.
- NVGS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.73%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
EPS Next 5Y-3.28%
Revenue Next Year0.86%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
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.
4. NVGS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NVGS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.56.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.37, the valuation of NVGS can be described as correct.
- NVGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVGS is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NVGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVGS is cheaper than 62.68% 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 | 29.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
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 -6.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
5. NVGS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%, NVGS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.21, NVGS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NVGS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
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
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 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
NVGS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
21.55
+0.16 (+0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry StrengthN/A
Industry GrowthN/A
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12/amc
Inst Owners35.88%
Inst Owner Change0.27%
Ins Owners1.6%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.41B
Revenue(TTM)586.96M
Net Income(TTM)100.12M
Analysts82.86
Price Target22.7 (5.34%)
Short Float %2.37%
Short Ratio1.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
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)3.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.37 | ||
| P/S | 2.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.97 | ||
| P/B | 1.15 | ||
| P/tB | 1.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY6.87%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY8.09%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY3.42%
OCF(TTM)3.09
OCFY14.34%
SpS9
BVpS18.8
TBVpS18.8
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.0222 (16.11%)
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 | 1.54 |
F-Score6
WACC7.69%
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 Y17.73%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
EPS Next 5Y-3.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y12.04%
Sales Q2Q%6.11%
Revenue Next Year0.86%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.42%
EBIT growth 3Y35.79%
EBIT growth 5Y27.39%
EBIT Next Year100.07%
EBIT Next 3Y23.38%
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 4 / 10 to NVGS.
What is the valuation status of NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 17.73% 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%.