Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a fleet of liquefied gas carriers worldwide. The company provides international and regional seaborne transportation services of liquefied petroleum gas, petrochemical gases, and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users, and commodity traders. As of December 31, 2017, it owned and operated a fleet of 38 vessels. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Deep sea foreign transportation of freight
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorTransportation
SymbolNYSE:NVGS
CUSIPN/A
Phone44-0-20-7340-4850
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.79
Current Ratio0.90
Quick Ratio0.82
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio76.56
Forward P/E Ratio45.37
P/E Growth5.26
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$298.60 million
Price / Sales2.28
Cash Flow$1.4957 per share
Price / Cash8.19
Book Value$17.34 per share
Price / Book0.71
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.16
Net Income$5.31 million
Net Margins1.09%
Return on Equity0.34%
Return on Assets0.18%
Miscellaneous
Employees60
Outstanding Shares55,530,000
Market Cap$699.70
Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Navigator's stock symbol?
Navigator trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NVGS."
How were Navigator's earnings last quarter?
Navigator Holdings Ltd (NYSE:NVGS) issued its earnings results on Monday, March, 5th. The shipping company reported $0.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.12. The shipping company earned $76.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $60.02 million. Navigator had a net margin of 1.09% and a return on equity of 0.34%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.14 earnings per share. View Navigator's Earnings History.
When is Navigator's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for NVGS?
4 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Navigator's stock. Their forecasts range from $13.00 to $16.00. On average, they expect Navigator's stock price to reach $15.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Navigator.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Navigator?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Navigator in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Navigator stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Navigator stock:
- 1. Maxim Group analysts commented, "Navigator Holdings (NVGS) reported 4Q17 results after the market close, that beat our estimates. Net revenues of $60.6 million, net income of $1.4 million, operating EPS of $0.03, and EBITDA of $29.6 million, were all above our expectations. The company also announced a renewal of its three COAs with Mitsubishi International (private) to transport ethylene from Targa Resources’ (TRGP – NR) export terminal in Houston to demand centers in the Far East. Management will host an earnings call tomorrow morning at 9am ET." (3/5/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Navigator Holdings Ltd. provides international seaborne transportation and regional distribution services of liquefied petroleum gas, petrochemical gases and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users and commodity traders. Navigator Holdings Ltd. is based in London, the United Kingdom. " (2/20/2018)
Who are some of Navigator's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Navigator include Ship Finance International (SFL), Euronav (EURN), Pac BASIN SHIPP/ADR (PCFBY), SEASPAN Corp/SH SH (SSW), Seacor (CKH), Frontline (FRO), COSTAMARE Inc/SH (CMRE), Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Teekay (TK), DHT (DHT), Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), Scorpio Bulkers (SALT), Gener8 Maritime (GNRT) and DryShips (DRYS).
Who are Navigator's key executives?
Navigator's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David J. Butters, Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer and Pres (Age 78)
- Mr. Niall Nolan, Chief Financial Officer (Age 55)
- Mr. Oeyvind Lindeman, Chief Commercial Officer (Age 39)
- Mr. Paul Flaherty, Director of Fleet & Technical Operations (Age 53)
- Mr. Demetris Makaritis, Director of Commercial Operations (Age 34)
Has Navigator been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about NVGS stock have trended somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern ranks the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Navigator earned a media sentiment score of 0.12 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the shipping company an impact score of 45.84 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of Navigator?
Shares of NVGS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Navigator's stock price today?
One share of NVGS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.25.
How big of a company is Navigator?
Navigator has a market capitalization of $699.70 million and generates $298.60 million in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $5.31 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.16 on an earnings per share basis. Navigator employs 60 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Navigator?
Navigator's mailing address is VERDE BUILDING 10 BRESSENDEN PLACE, LONDON X0, SW1E 5DH. The shipping company can be reached via phone at 44-0-20-7340-4850 or via email at [email protected]
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