NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE (NVG.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
ELI:NVG - PTPTI0AM0006 - Common Stock
3.301 EUR
+0.01 (+0.33%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 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 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
NVG had positive earnings in the past year.
NVG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NVG has been profitable.
In the past 5 years NVG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.27%, NVG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG has a Return On Equity of 19.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
NVG has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% 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 6.25%.
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 has a Profit Margin of 13.03%. 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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.35%, NVG belongs to the top 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 Gross Margin of 57.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
NVG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
NVG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
NVG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
NVG has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. 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 (2.20) 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.
NVG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.77) 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 | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC6.73%
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.
NVG's Current ratio of 1.26 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NVG is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
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.
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 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.
NVG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.35%
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.55%
EPS Next 5Y-1.4%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.7%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.69 indicates a reasonable valuation of NVG.
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 27.06.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.28, the valuation of NVG can be described as 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.
NVG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NVG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.6 | ||
| 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)0.57
PEG (5Y)2.05
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.43%, NVG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NVG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.95. NVG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NVG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.43% |
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.
NVG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP55.31%
EPS Next 2Y-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.55%
ELI:NVG (9/8/2025, 5:29:28 PM)
3.301
+0.01 (+0.33%)
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 Cap2.35B
Analysts78
Price Target4.52 (36.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.43% |
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)-4.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.11 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 2.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY11.51%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY10.77%
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY8.62%
OCF(TTM)0.65
OCFY19.55%
SpS2.93
BVpS1.97
TBVpS1.17
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)2.05
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 | 2.2 |
F-Score4
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC1.75
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-3.27%
EPS Next 3Y0.55%
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 2Y5.7%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.92%
EBIT growth 3Y18.72%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next Year28.5%
EBIT Next 3Y10.9%
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%