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
- In the past year NVGS was profitable.
- NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years NVGS 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NVGS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of NVGS (4.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- NVGS has a Return On Equity of 8.16%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 48.79% of its industry peers.
- NVGS has a Return On Invested Capital (5.27%) 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 22.51%.
| 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
- NVGS has a better Profit Margin (17.06%) than 70.53% of its industry peers.
- NVGS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NVGS's Operating Margin of 23.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 62.80% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.00%, NVGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for NVGS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for NVGS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.41, we must say that NVGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- NVGS has a Altman-Z score (1.41) which is in line with 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 18.73, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NVGS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 45.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.09%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.18, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.12, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. NVGS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.58% over the past year.
- NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 29.49% yearly.
- NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.58%.
- Measured over the past years, NVGS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.04% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.58%
EPS 3Y29.49%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y12.04%
Sales Q2Q%-3.16%
3.2 Future
- NVGS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.92% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.7%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y-5.19%
EPS Next 5Y-3.92%
Revenue Next Year1.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.66%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.86, the valuation of NVGS can be described as very reasonable.
- 77.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- NVGS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.71.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.75, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVGS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued cheaper than 85.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- NVGS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.14 |
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.
- 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 -5.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y-5.19%
5. NVGS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%, NVGS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.47.
- NVGS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
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
- 14.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVGS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.75%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y-5.19%
NVGS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
18.03
-0.05 (-0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12/amc
Inst Owners32.52%
Inst Owner Change0.91%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.18B
Revenue(TTM)586.96M
Net Income(TTM)100.12M
Analysts82.86
Price Target21.9 (21.46%)
Short Float %3.19%
Short Ratio3.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP14.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.46%
Max EPS beat(2)25.23%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.46%
Max EPS beat(4)25.23%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.51%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.31%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.84%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.84%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.05%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.21%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.4%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.75 | ||
| P/S | 2.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY8.43%
EPS(NY)1.85
Fwd EY10.26%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY4.07%
OCF(TTM)3.08
OCFY17.07%
SpS8.96
BVpS18.72
TBVpS18.71
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.3
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 | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 48.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
F-Score6
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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)23.58%
EPS 3Y29.49%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
EPS Next Y21.7%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y-5.19%
EPS Next 5Y-3.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.4%
Revenue growth 5Y12.04%
Sales Q2Q%-3.16%
Revenue Next Year1.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.42%
EBIT growth 3Y35.79%
EBIT growth 5Y27.39%
EBIT Next Year103.31%
EBIT Next 3Y23.73%
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
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 11.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.96.
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 21.7% in the next year.