NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
3.26 EUR
+0.02 (+0.74%)
Taking everything into account, NVG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVG was compared to 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. NVG has an excellent profitability rating, but there are 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.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.20%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.84%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG's Return On Invested Capital of 7.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NVG outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
NVG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.51%. This is significantly above the industry average of 5.34%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.51%) for NVG is well above the current ROIC(7.57%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.2% | ||
| ROE | 11.84% | ||
| ROIC | 7.57% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 8.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of NVG (11.61%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
NVG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NVG has a better Gross Margin (55.49%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
NVG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.18% | ||
| GM | 55.49% |
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
NVG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NVG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for NVG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NVG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NVG has an Altman-Z score of 2.13. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
NVG has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.88. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NVG would need 18.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 18.88, NVG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NVG (0.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
NVG has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that NVG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, NVG is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that NVG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NVG (0.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NVG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.43%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, NVG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.43%
EPS 3Y18.74%
EPS 5Y11.32%
EPS Q2Q%-61.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y9.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.35%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NVG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.55% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.02% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-33.56%
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
EPS Next 5Y-7.55%
Revenue Next Year-3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y0.96%
Revenue Next 5Y0.02%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.17, the valuation of NVG can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVG is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.41 indicates a reasonable valuation of NVG.
NVG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVG is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, NVG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NVG is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NVG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as NVG's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NVG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.60%, which is a nice return.
NVG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.08. NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, NVG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.6% |
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 106.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of NVG has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP106.49%
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
ELI:NVG (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
3.26
+0.02 (+0.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.32B
Revenue(TTM)2.01B
Net Income(TTM)164.34M
Analysts76
Price Target4.2 (28.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.52%
DP106.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-41.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-38.12%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-36.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.99%
Max EPS beat(4)-22.99%
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)-9.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.51%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.54%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.22%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.41 | ||
| P/S | 1.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.67 | ||
| P/tB | 2.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY7.06%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY9.6%
FCF(TTM)0.07
FCFY2.27%
OCF(TTM)0.46
OCFY14.02%
SpS2.82
BVpS1.95
TBVpS1.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number3.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.2% | ||
| ROE | 11.84% | ||
| ROCE | 9.43% | ||
| ROIC | 7.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.78% | ||
| OM | 11.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.18% | ||
| GM | 55.49% | ||
| FCFM | 2.62% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.73%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 31.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
F-Score4
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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)-49.43%
EPS 3Y18.74%
EPS 5Y11.32%
EPS Q2Q%-61.17%
EPS Next Y-33.56%
EPS Next 2Y-15.48%
EPS Next 3Y-4.84%
EPS Next 5Y-7.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y9.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.35%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
Revenue Next Year-3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y0.96%
Revenue Next 5Y0.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.54%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year10.95%
EBIT Next 3Y8.2%
EBIT Next 5Y4.38%
FCF growth 1Y-81.43%
FCF growth 3Y-11.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.55%
OCF growth 1Y-34.75%
OCF growth 3Y5.17%
OCF growth 5Y1.62%
NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE / NVG.LS FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NVG.LS.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) is 14.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.67.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NVG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) is expected to decline by -33.56% in the next year.