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NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NVGS - MHY621321089 - Common Stock

18.39 USD
-0.03 (-0.16%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:24:38 PM
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After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:24:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NVGS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVGS was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NVGS while its profitability can be described as average. NVGS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NVGS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year NVGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years NVGS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years NVGS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 Return On Assets of 4.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: NVGS outperforms 61.35% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 8.45%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 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 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.85%, NVGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Operating Margin of NVGS (22.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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 62.32% 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

  • 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.
  • NVGS has more shares outstanding than it did 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

  • 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.
  • The Altman-Z score of NVGS (1.39) 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (26.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 26.63
Altman-Z 1.39
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.12%
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.
  • The Current ratio of NVGS (1.18) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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.
  • NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 50.06% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.46% in the last year.
  • 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.
  • NVGS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.89%
EPS Next 2Y22.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year6.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.61%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.94, 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 73.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
  • NVGS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.01.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued cheaper than 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.94
Fwd PE 10.01
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

  • NVGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • NVGS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.4
EV/EBITDA 7.44
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.
  • NVGS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%, NVGS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.73, NVGS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%

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
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 2Y22.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
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

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 11.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.99.


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 34.89% in the next year.