NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
2.908 EUR
-0.03 (-0.89%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NVG. NVG was compared to 11 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NVG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NVG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NVG has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NVG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.52%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a better Return On Equity (15.69%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Return On Invested Capital of 9.29% is amongst the best of the industry. NVG outperforms 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 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's Profit Margin of 10.45% 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 13.97%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NVG has a Gross Margin of 56.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for NVG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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
An Altman-Z score of 2.01 indicates that NVG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.01, NVG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.83, NVG is in line with its industry, 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is in line compared 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 | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that NVG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NVG (1.28) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of NVG (0.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| 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 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
NVG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.47% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NVG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.03% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.75%
EPS Next 5Y-3.47%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y2.03%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.64 indicates a correct valuation of NVG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NVG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVG is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NVG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.14, the valuation of NVG can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NVG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVG is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.42, NVG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.14 |
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 | 24.46 | ||
| 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.
NVG's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.75% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)2.98
EPS Next 2Y-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NVG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.40%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.13, NVG pays a better dividend. On top of this NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, NVG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.4% |
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.
NVG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP46.87%
EPS Next 2Y-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.75%
ELI:NVG (11/24/2025, 11:20:10 AM)
2.908
-0.03 (-0.89%)
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 Cap2.07B
Revenue(TTM)2.01B
Net Income(TTM)213.33M
Analysts76
Price Target4.27 (46.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.4% |
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)-12.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.14 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.88 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 2.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY7.91%
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY10.94%
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY17%
SpS2.87
BVpS1.91
TBVpS1.16
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)2.98
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 | 2.01 |
F-Score4
WACC6.66%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.75%
EPS Next 5Y-3.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y12.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y2.03%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year25.28%
EBIT Next 3Y10.11%
EBIT Next 5Y4.25%
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%
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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NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE?
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.