NAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTD (NVGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NVGS - MHY621321089 - Common Stock
16.71 USD
+0.38 (+2.33%)
Taking everything into account, NVGS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NVGS was compared to 210 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NVGS was profitable.
In the past year NVGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years NVGS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
NVGS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NVGS has a Return On Assets (3.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.33%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.95% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.62%, NVGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.05% of the companies in the same industry.
NVGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.52%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.71%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
NVGS has a Profit Margin of 15.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: NVGS outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 25.07%, NVGS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NVGS has grown nicely.
NVGS has a Gross Margin of 54.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: NVGS outperforms 62.38% of its industry peers.
NVGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NVGS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NVGS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NVGS has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NVGS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NVGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that NVGS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of NVGS (1.38) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
NVGS has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.42) which is in line with its industry peers.
NVGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating NVGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NVGS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NVGS outperforms 41.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that NVGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NVGS (1.10) 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 (1.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NVGS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.04%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 50.06% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, NVGS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.89% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.46% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.04%
EPS 3Y50.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.89%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%-11.62%
3.2 Future
NVGS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.73% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NVGS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.99%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5Y6.73%
Revenue Next Year6.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y1.47%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.85, the valuation of NVGS can be described as correct.
63.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NVGS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NVGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
NVGS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.52.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.87, NVGS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NVGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NVGS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVGS is cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
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 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NVGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NVGS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.00.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.19, NVGS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
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
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 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
NYSE:NVGS (9/23/2025, 9:58:41 AM)
16.71
+0.38 (+2.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.43%
Inst Owner Change4.5%
Ins Owners1.48%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.12B
Analysts87.69
Price Target21 (25.67%)
Short Float %8.03%
Short Ratio6.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP15.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)3.78%
PT rev (3m)4.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.98 | ||
| P/B | 0.91 | ||
| P/tB | 0.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY7.78%
EPS(NY)1.59
Fwd EY9.5%
FCF(TTM)1.18
FCFY7.05%
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY20.06%
SpS8.71
BVpS18.32
TBVpS18.32
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.38 |
F-Score7
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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 Y15.99%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5Y6.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.89%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y13.46%
Sales Q2Q%-11.62%
Revenue Next Year6.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y1.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.07%
EBIT growth 1Y6.94%
EBIT growth 3Y32.25%
EBIT growth 5Y34.44%
EBIT Next Year106.11%
EBIT Next 3Y26.24%
EBIT Next 5Y16.47%
FCF growth 1Y249.59%
FCF growth 3Y21.45%
FCF growth 5Y29.52%
OCF growth 1Y65.96%
OCF growth 3Y29.07%
OCF growth 5Y33.47%