NYSE:NVGSNavigator Stock Price, Forecast & News

$5.55

+0.22 (+4.13 %)

(As of 05/26/2020 04:00 PM ET)

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Today's Range

$5.18

Now: $5.55▼

$5.55

50-Day Range

$4.29

MA: $5.78▼

$6.76

52-Week Range

$3.80

Now: $5.55▼

$13.99

Volume87,000 shs

Average Volume141,168 shs

Market Capitalization$309.84 million

P/E RatioN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Beta2.09

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.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

3.5 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Navigator has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $15.00, Navigator has a potential upside of 170.3% from its current price of $5.55.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Navigator has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.8 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Navigator has received 292 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Navigator has received 231 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Navigator has received 55.83% “outperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Navigator and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe NVGS will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe NVGS will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

0.0 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Navigator does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Navigator does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

1.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Navigator insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
69.55% of the stock of Navigator is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Navigator are expected to grow by 360.61% in the coming year, from $0.33 to $1.52 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Navigator is -18.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Navigator is -18.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Navigator has a P/B Ratio of 0.33. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

1.96 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE

Industry Deep sea foreign transportation of freight

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorTransportation

Current SymbolNYSE:NVGS

Previous Symbol

CUSIPN/A

CIK1581804

Webwww.navigatorgas.com

Phone44-0-20-7340-4852

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.79

Current Ratio1.15

Quick Ratio1.06

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E RatioN/A

Forward P/E Ratio16.82

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$301.39 million

Price / Sales1.03

Cash Flow$1.17 per share

Price / Cash Flow4.76

Book Value$16.83 per share

Price / Book0.33

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.28)

Net Income$-16,710,000.00

Net Margins-5.54%

Return on Equity-1.66%

Return on Assets-0.85%

Miscellaneous

Employees60

Outstanding Shares55,827,000

Market Cap$309.84 million

Next Earnings Date5/27/2020 (Estimated)

OptionableOptionable

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Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Navigator's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Navigator's stock was trading at $7.90 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, NVGS shares have decreased by 29.7% and is now trading at $5.55. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Navigator?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Navigator in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View analyst ratings for Navigator.

When is Navigator's next earnings date?

Navigator is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 27th 2020. View our earnings forecast for Navigator.

How were Navigator's earnings last quarter?

Navigator Holdings Ltd (NYSE:NVGS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 2nd. The shipping company reported ($0.05) EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.07. The shipping company had revenue of $76.07 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $63.84 million. Navigator had a negative return on equity of 1.66% and a negative net margin of 5.54%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.02) earnings per share. View Navigator's earnings history.

What price target have analysts set for NVGS?

2 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Navigator's stock. Their forecasts range from $15.00 to $15.00. On average, they anticipate Navigator's stock price to reach $15.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 170.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Navigator.

Has Navigator been receiving favorable news coverage?

News stories about NVGS stock have been trending extremely negative recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie ranks the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Navigator earned a coverage optimism score of -4.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the shipping company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future. View the latest news aboutNavigator.

Who are some of Navigator's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Navigator include Ship Finance International (SFL), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), DHT (DHT), PAC BASIN SHIPP/ADR (PCFBY), Torm (TRMD), COSTAMARE INC/SH (CMRE), Seacor (CKH), Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), DryShips (DRYS), Dorian LPG (LPG), Teekay (TK), TSAKOS ENERGY N/SH (TNP), Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) and Ardmore Shipping (ASC). View all competitors.

What other stocks do shareholders of Navigator own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Navigator investors own include Energy Transfer LP Unit (ET), Teekay Lng Partners (TGP), Enbridge (ENB), GasLog (GLOG), GasLog Partners LP Unit (GLOP), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), FANUC LTD JAPAN/ADR (FANUY), NGL Energy Partners (NGL), New Residential Investment (NRZ) and NuStar Energy (NS).

Who are Navigator's key executives?

Navigator's management team includes the following people:

Mr. David J. Butters, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 79)
Mr. Niall Nolan, Chief Financial Officer (Age 56)
Mr. Oeyvind Lindeman, Chief Commercial Officer (Age 40)

What is Navigator's stock symbol?

Navigator trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NVGS."

Who are Navigator's major shareholders?

Navigator's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include WL Ross & Co. LLC (39.17%), Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (3.25%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (2.49%), Gagnon Securities LLC (2.26%), Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC (2.16%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (1.82%).

Which major investors are selling Navigator stock?

NVGS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC, Roubaix Capital LLC, HighTower Advisors LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Invesco Ltd., Gagnon Securities LLC, Corsair Capital Management L.P., and Gamco Investors INC. ET AL.

Which major investors are buying Navigator stock?

NVGS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Morgan Stanley, Wellington Management Group LLP, GSA Capital Partners LLP, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Creative Planning, Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, Needham Investment Management LLC, and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc..

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, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is Navigator's stock price today?

One share of NVGS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.55.

How big of a company is Navigator?

Navigator has a market capitalization of $309.84 million and generates $301.39 million in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $-16,710,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.28) on an earnings per share basis. Navigator employs 60 workers across the globe.

What is Navigator's official website?

The official website for Navigator is www.navigatorgas.com.

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 44-0-20-7340-4852 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 5/27/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff