NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
ELI:NVG - Euronext Lisbon - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, NVG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVG was compared to 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While NVG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NVG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NVG was profitable.
NVG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NVG has always been profitable.
NVG 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 8.27%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a better Return On Equity (19.35%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NVG (11.75%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NVG is significantly above the industry average of 6.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.51%) for NVG is well above the current ROIC(11.75%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.27% | ||
| ROE | 19.35% | ||
| ROIC | 11.75% |
ROA(3y)10.61%
ROA(5y)8.58%
ROE(3y)24.41%
ROE(5y)20.06%
ROIC(3y)16.51%
ROIC(5y)12.83%
1.3 Margins
NVG's Profit Margin of 13.03% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NVG's Operating Margin of 17.35% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
NVG's Gross Margin of 57.95% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NVG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.03% | ||
| GM | 57.95% |
OM growth 3Y8.54%
OM growth 5Y6.43%
PM growth 3Y8.56%
PM growth 5Y6.62%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NVG is creating value.
NVG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NVG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NVG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
NVG has an Altman-Z score of 2.19. This is not the best score and indicates that NVG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NVG has a better Altman-Z score (2.19) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
NVG has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.77. This is a neutral value as NVG would need 4.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVG (4.77) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NVG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.76
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
NVG has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that NVG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.26, NVG is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that NVG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NVG has a Quick ratio (0.88) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NVG have decreased strongly by -30.66% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.25% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.12% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.92% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.66%
EPS 3Y36.32%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%-61.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-7.44%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.25% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
EPS Next 5Y-3.25%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 8.78, the valuation of NVG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.93, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as NVG.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVG to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.28), we can say NVG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NVG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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.
NVG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NVG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.94%, which is a nice return.
NVG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.05. NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, NVG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.94% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NVG decreases each year by -5.52%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
55.31% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVG. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
NVG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP55.31%
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
ELI:NVG (8/8/2025, 12:55:01 PM)
3.337
+0.08 (+2.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.37B
Analysts78
Price Target4.52 (35.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.94% |
Yearly Dividend0.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.52%
DP55.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-31.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-40.59%
Max EPS beat(2)-22.99%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.72%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.29%
PT rev (1m)-1.12%
PT rev (3m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.93 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | 2.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY11.39%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY11.2%
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY8.53%
OCF(TTM)0.65
OCFY19.34%
SpS2.93
BVpS1.97
TBVpS1.17
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)2.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.27% | ||
| ROE | 19.35% | ||
| ROCE | 14.64% | ||
| ROIC | 11.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.01% | ||
| OM | 17.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.03% | ||
| GM | 57.95% | ||
| FCFM | 9.72% |
ROA(3y)10.61%
ROA(5y)8.58%
ROE(3y)24.41%
ROE(5y)20.06%
ROIC(3y)16.51%
ROIC(5y)12.83%
ROICexc(3y)19.19%
ROICexc(5y)14.9%
ROICexgc(3y)25.18%
ROICexgc(5y)19.53%
ROCE(3y)20.57%
ROCE(5y)15.98%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.73%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.17%
OM growth 3Y8.54%
OM growth 5Y6.43%
PM growth 3Y8.56%
PM growth 5Y6.62%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
F-Score4
WACC6.66%
ROIC/WACC1.76
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)8.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.63%
Profit Quality(3y)85.07%
Profit Quality(5y)130.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.66%
EPS 3Y36.32%
EPS 5Y4.25%
EPS Q2Q%-61.54%
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-0.83%
EPS Next 3Y0.99%
EPS Next 5Y-3.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-7.44%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.92%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year28.5%
EBIT Next 3Y10.9%
EBIT Next 5Y4.06%
FCF growth 1Y-63.22%
FCF growth 3Y-11.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.55%
OCF growth 1Y-33.08%
OCF growth 3Y5.17%
OCF growth 5Y1.62%