NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
3.028 EUR
-0.03 (-0.85%)
NVG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While NVG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
In the past 5 years NVG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NVG has a Return On Assets of 6.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Return On Equity of 15.69% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.29%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVG is significantly above the industry average of 5.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.29%) for NVG is well below the 3 year average (16.51%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NVG had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.52% | ||
| ROE | 15.69% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% |
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 10.45%. 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.
NVG has a better Operating Margin (13.97%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVG has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 56.17%, NVG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.45% | ||
| GM | 56.17% |
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%
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.
NVG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.04 indicates that NVG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NVG has a Altman-Z score (2.04) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVG is 11.83, which is on the high side as it means it would take NVG, 11.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.83, NVG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that NVG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NVG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVG outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC6.69%
2.3 Liquidity
NVG has a Current Ratio of 1.28. 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 1.28, NVG is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
NVG has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that NVG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NVG's Quick ratio of 0.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVG outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NVG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -30.66%.
NVG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.25% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% 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%-59.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.44% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
EPS Next 5Y-1.44%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y2.6%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.17 indicates a correct valuation of NVG.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVG to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.67), we can say NVG is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.33 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 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.86, NVG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NVG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NVG's 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)0.86
PEG (5Y)3.1
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NVG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.20%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.98, 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 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.2% |
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 46.87% 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.
DP46.87%
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
ELI:NVG (11/7/2025, 4:49:07 PM)
3.028
-0.03 (-0.85%)
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 Cap2.15B
Revenue(TTM)2.01B
Net Income(TTM)213.33M
Analysts77.78
Price Target4.27 (41.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.52%
DP46.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-33.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.99%
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)-5.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.54%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.47%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.18%
PT rev (1m)-5.64%
PT rev (3m)-5.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 2.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY7.6%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY12.01%
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY3.93%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY16.33%
SpS2.87
BVpS1.91
TBVpS1.16
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)3.1
Graham Number3.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.52% | ||
| ROE | 15.69% | ||
| ROCE | 11.58% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.34% | ||
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.45% | ||
| GM | 56.17% | ||
| FCFM | 4.14% |
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 Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 39.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
F-Score4
WACC6.69%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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%-59.86%
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-2.18%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
EPS Next 5Y-1.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y2.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year25.28%
EBIT Next 3Y10.11%
EBIT Next 5Y5.85%
FCF growth 1Y-79.99%
FCF growth 3Y-11.06%
FCF growth 5Y-1.55%
OCF growth 1Y-40.77%
OCF growth 3Y5.17%
OCF growth 5Y1.62%
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The financial health rating of NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) is expected to grow by 15.35% in the next year.