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NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NVGS - MHY621321089 - Common Stock

15.73 USD
+0.06 (+0.38%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
15.73 USD
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After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

NVGS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. NVGS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. NVGS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NVGS was profitable.
NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NVGS reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years NVGS had a positive operating cash flow.
NVGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNVGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.71%, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.11% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS has a Return On Equity of 7.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 50.24% of its industry peers.
NVGS has a Return On Invested Capital (4.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 21.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.68%) for NVGS is above the 3 year average (4.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.71%
ROE 7.27%
ROIC 4.68%
ROA(3y)3.4%
ROA(5y)1.75%
ROE(3y)6.2%
ROE(5y)3.16%
ROIC(3y)4.52%
ROIC(5y)3.59%
NVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNVGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.57%, NVGS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.55% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS has a Operating Margin of 22.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 59.33% of its industry peers.
NVGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NVGS has a better Gross Margin (52.81%) than 60.29% of its industry peers.
NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.45%
PM (TTM) 15.57%
GM 52.81%
OM growth 3Y18.39%
OM growth 5Y18.49%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.07%
GM growth 5Y5.08%
NVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNVGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NVGS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NVGS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for NVGS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NVGS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NVGS Yearly Shares OutstandingNVGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
NVGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNVGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

NVGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that NVGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NVGS's Altman-Z score of 1.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 48.80% of its industry peers.
NVGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.73. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NVGS would need 19.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NVGS (19.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.72, NVGS is not doing good in the industry: 61.72% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 19.73
Altman-Z 1.27
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC8.29%
NVGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNVGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NVGS (1.59) is better than 70.81% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NVGS has a Quick ratio of 1.53. This is in the better half of the industry: NVGS outperforms 71.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.53
NVGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNVGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.04% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 50.06% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.19%.
Measured over the past years, NVGS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.04%
EPS 3Y50.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.19%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%-11.62%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.73% on average over the next years.
NVGS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.6%
EPS Next 2Y17.45%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
EPS Next 5Y6.73%
Revenue Next Year4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.78%
Revenue Next 3Y2.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.07%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NVGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNVGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
NVGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNVGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.10, the valuation of NVGS can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NVGS is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NVGS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.89.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.27 indicates a reasonable valuation of NVGS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.56% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.1
Fwd PE 9.27
NVGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNVGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

NVGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVGS is cheaper than 62.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NVGS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.26
EV/EBITDA 7.03
NVGS Per share dataNVGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NVGS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.68% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.45%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%, NVGS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.15, NVGS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, NVGS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%

5.2 History

NVGS has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
NVGS Yearly Dividends per shareNVGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

NVGS pays out 15.71% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.71%
EPS Next 2Y17.45%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
NVGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNVGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M
NVGS Dividend Payout.NVGS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NVGS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD

NYSE:NVGS (10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 15.73 0 (0%)

15.73

+0.06 (+0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners31.72%
Inst Owner Change-0.5%
Ins Owners1.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.05B
Revenue(TTM)566.89M
Net Income(TTM)88.25M
Analysts87.14
Price Target21.49 (36.62%)
Short Float %4.59%
Short Ratio4.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP15.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-28 2025-08-28 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.21%
Min EPS beat(2)21.86%
Max EPS beat(2)22.55%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.65%
Max EPS beat(4)22.55%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.17%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.14%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.57%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.46%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.15%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.21%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.87%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.22%
PT rev (1m)2.37%
PT rev (3m)7.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.1
Fwd PE 9.27
P/S 1.86
P/FCF 20.26
P/OCF 5.33
P/B 0.87
P/tB 0.87
EV/EBITDA 7.03
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY8.26%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY10.79%
FCF(TTM)0.78
FCFY4.94%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY18.76%
SpS8.46
BVpS18.11
TBVpS18.1
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.71%
ROE 7.27%
ROCE 5.93%
ROIC 4.68%
ROICexc 5.27%
ROICexgc 5.27%
OM 22.45%
PM (TTM) 15.57%
GM 52.81%
FCFM 9.18%
ROA(3y)3.4%
ROA(5y)1.75%
ROE(3y)6.2%
ROE(5y)3.16%
ROIC(3y)4.52%
ROIC(5y)3.59%
ROICexc(3y)4.88%
ROICexc(5y)3.86%
ROICexgc(3y)4.88%
ROICexgc(5y)3.86%
ROCE(3y)5.72%
ROCE(5y)4.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y34.7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y33.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y33.94%
OM growth 3Y18.39%
OM growth 5Y18.49%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.07%
GM growth 5Y5.08%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 19.73
Debt/EBITDA 3.35
Cap/Depr 107.99%
Cap/Sales 25.71%
Interest Coverage 2.48
Cash Conversion 75.41%
Profit Quality 58.96%
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.53
Altman-Z 1.27
F-Score5
WACC8.29%
ROIC/WACC0.57
Cap/Depr(3y)72.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.04%
EPS 3Y50.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3.13%
EPS Next Y15.6%
EPS Next 2Y17.45%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
EPS Next 5Y6.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.19%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%-11.62%
Revenue Next Year4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.78%
Revenue Next 3Y2.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 3Y32.25%
EBIT growth 5Y34.44%
EBIT Next Year100.61%
EBIT Next 3Y28.33%
EBIT Next 5Y16.47%
FCF growth 1Y154.77%
FCF growth 3Y21.45%
FCF growth 5Y29.52%
OCF growth 1Y39.66%
OCF growth 3Y29.07%
OCF growth 5Y33.47%

NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD / NVGS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NVGS.


Can you provide the valuation status for NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) stock?

NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) is expected to grow by 15.6% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for NVGS stock?

The dividend rating of NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 15.71%.