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NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NVGS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - MHY621321089 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

13.93  -0.16 (-1.14%)

After market: 13.93 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NVGS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVGS was compared to 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NVGS while its profitability can be described as average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on NVGS.


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.
In the past 5 years NVGS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

NVGS's Return On Assets of 3.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NVGS outperforms 53.99% of its industry peers.
NVGS has a Return On Equity of 7.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 47.89% of its industry peers.
NVGS has a Return On Invested Capital (5.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVGS is significantly below the industry average of 23.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.62%) for NVGS is above the 3 year average (4.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.97%
ROE 7.33%
ROIC 5.62%
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 15.42%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.32% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Operating Margin value of 25.07%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.69% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 54.47%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.03% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.07%
PM (TTM) 15.42%
GM 54.47%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NVGS is destroying value.
NVGS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NVGS has more shares outstanding
NVGS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that NVGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.30, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.64% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.42. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NVGS would need 11.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.42, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.63, NVGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 11.42
Altman-Z 1.3
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC8.17%
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 1.10 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NVGS has a Current ratio (1.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NVGS has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 53.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.03
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

NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.97%, which is quite good.
NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 50.06% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.39% in the past year.
NVGS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y50.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%12.86%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.93% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NVGS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.03% on average per year.
EPS Next Y38.17%
EPS Next 2Y22.86%
EPS Next 3Y13.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.1%
Revenue Next 2Y4.34%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 200M 400M 600M
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 0 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.63, the valuation of NVGS can be described as reasonable.
68.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.43, NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.50, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of NVGS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NVGS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.63
Fwd PE 7.5
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

63.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.22
EV/EBITDA 6.35
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.
NVGS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.86%
EPS Next 3Y13.93%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.81, NVGS is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.39, NVGS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.39%

5.2 History

NVGS has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
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

15.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVGS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.83%
EPS Next 2Y22.86%
EPS Next 3Y13.93%
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 (6/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.93 0 (0%)

13.93

-0.16 (-1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-14 2025-05-14/amc
Earnings (Next)08-12 2025-08-12/amc
Inst Owners29.38%
Inst Owner Change-0.92%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap965.21M
Analysts88.57
Price Target22.15 (59.01%)
Short Float %0.82%
Short Ratio0.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.39%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP15.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-29 2025-05-29 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.36%
Min EPS beat(2)4.17%
Max EPS beat(2)22.55%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.65%
Max EPS beat(4)22.55%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.01%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.08%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.06%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.15%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.26%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.96%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.27%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.13%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.63
Fwd PE 7.5
P/S 1.65
P/FCF 12.22
P/OCF 4.3
P/B 0.79
P/tB 0.79
EV/EBITDA 6.35
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY9.4%
EPS(NY)1.86
Fwd EY13.33%
FCF(TTM)1.14
FCFY8.18%
OCF(TTM)3.24
OCFY23.28%
SpS8.43
BVpS17.72
TBVpS17.72
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.97%
ROE 7.33%
ROCE 7.11%
ROIC 5.62%
ROICexc 5.88%
ROICexgc 5.88%
OM 25.07%
PM (TTM) 15.42%
GM 54.47%
FCFM 13.53%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y34.7%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 11.42
Debt/EBITDA 2.78
Cap/Depr 109.18%
Cap/Sales 24.96%
Interest Coverage 3.12
Cash Conversion 80.29%
Profit Quality 87.73%
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 1.3
F-Score7
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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)11.97%
EPS 3Y50.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25.81%
EPS Next Y38.17%
EPS Next 2Y22.86%
EPS Next 3Y13.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%12.86%
Revenue Next Year9.1%
Revenue Next 2Y4.34%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.94%
EBIT growth 3Y32.25%
EBIT growth 5Y34.44%
EBIT Next Year111.68%
EBIT Next 3Y27.8%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y249.59%
FCF growth 3Y21.45%
FCF growth 5Y29.52%
OCF growth 1Y65.96%
OCF growth 3Y29.07%
OCF growth 5Y33.47%