NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
3.287 EUR
+0.02 (+0.46%)
Taking everything into account, NVG scores 6 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NVG was profitable.
In the past year NVG had a positive cash flow from operations.
NVG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years NVG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NVG's Return On Assets of 8.27% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.35%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of NVG (11.75%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVG is significantly above the industry average of 6.20%.
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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.35%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
NVG has a better Gross Margin (57.95%) than 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NVG is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NVG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, NVG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for NVG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.19 indicates that NVG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NVG's Altman-Z score of 2.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVG outperforms 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 72.73% of its industry peers.
NVG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.56, NVG is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that NVG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.26, NVG is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that NVG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NVG has a Quick ratio of 0.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVG outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, NVG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.25% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.12% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, NVG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.92% on average per year.
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
NVG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.40% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NVG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
EPS Next 5Y-1.4%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.65%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.65, the valuation of NVG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.76), we can say NVG is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.04, the valuation of NVG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVG to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say NVG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NVG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.55 | ||
| 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.
The excellent profitability rating of NVG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)2.04
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.57%, NVG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.90, NVG pays a better dividend. On top of this NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NVG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.57% |
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
NVG pays out 55.31% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of NVG has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP55.31%
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
ELI:NVG (10/1/2025, 9:52:15 AM)
3.287
+0.02 (+0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.34B
Analysts78
Price Target4.52 (37.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.57% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.04 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.67 | ||
| P/tB | 2.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY11.56%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY11.06%
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY8.66%
OCF(TTM)0.65
OCFY19.64%
SpS2.93
BVpS1.97
TBVpS1.17
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)2.04
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
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC1.74
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-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
EPS Next 5Y-1.4%
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 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.92%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year25.28%
EBIT Next 3Y10.11%
EBIT Next 5Y5.92%
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%