Navigator Competitors

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) and Euronav (NYSE:EURN) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

66.2% of Navigator shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.3% of Euronav shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

Navigator has a beta of 2.33, meaning that its stock price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Euronav has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Navigator and Euronav's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Navigator and Euronav, as provided by MarketBeat.

Navigator presently has a consensus price target of $14.00, indicating a potential upside of 46.75%. Euronav has a consensus price target of $12.3750, indicating a potential upside of 48.92%. Given Euronav's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Euronav is more favorable than Navigator.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Navigator and Euronav's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Euronav has higher revenue and earnings than Navigator. Navigator is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Euronav, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Euronav beats Navigator on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) and Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Navigator and Star Bulk Carriers' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Star Bulk Carriers has higher revenue and earnings than Navigator. Navigator is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star Bulk Carriers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Navigator and Star Bulk Carriers, as provided by MarketBeat.

Navigator presently has a consensus target price of $14.00, indicating a potential upside of 46.75%. Star Bulk Carriers has a consensus target price of $13.20, indicating a potential downside of 23.88%. Given Navigator's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Navigator is more favorable than Star Bulk Carriers.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

66.2% of Navigator shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Star Bulk Carriers shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Navigator and Star Bulk Carriers' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Navigator has a beta of 2.33, suggesting that its share price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Star Bulk Carriers has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its share price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Star Bulk Carriers beats Navigator on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Frontline (NYSE:FRO) and Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

Risk & Volatility

Frontline has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its share price is 53% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Navigator has a beta of 2.33, indicating that its share price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Frontline and Navigator, as provided by MarketBeat.

Frontline presently has a consensus target price of $7.8080, suggesting a potential upside of 6.23%. Navigator has a consensus target price of $14.00, suggesting a potential upside of 46.75%. Given Navigator's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Navigator is more favorable than Frontline.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

21.9% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Navigator shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Frontline and Navigator's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Frontline and Navigator's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Frontline has higher revenue and earnings than Navigator. Navigator is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Frontline, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Frontline beats Navigator on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) and Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Costamare and Navigator's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Costamare has higher revenue and earnings than Navigator. Navigator is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Costamare, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Costamare and Navigator's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Costamare has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Navigator has a beta of 2.33, suggesting that its stock price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Costamare and Navigator, as provided by MarketBeat.

Costamare presently has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.95%. Navigator has a consensus price target of $14.00, suggesting a potential upside of 46.75%. Given Navigator's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Navigator is more favorable than Costamare.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

26.6% of Costamare shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Navigator shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Costamare beats Navigator on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) and Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Navigator and Scorpio Tankers, as provided by MarketBeat.

Navigator presently has a consensus target price of $14.00, indicating a potential upside of 46.75%. Scorpio Tankers has a consensus target price of $22.00, indicating a potential upside of 21.82%. Given Navigator's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Navigator is more favorable than Scorpio Tankers.

Volatility & Risk

Navigator has a beta of 2.33, meaning that its share price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Scorpio Tankers has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Navigator and Scorpio Tankers' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Navigator has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Scorpio Tankers. Navigator is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Scorpio Tankers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Navigator and Scorpio Tankers' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

66.2% of Navigator shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.7% of Scorpio Tankers shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Navigator beats Scorpio Tankers on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) and Danaos (NYSE:DAC) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

Navigator has a beta of 2.33, meaning that its stock price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Danaos has a beta of 1.72, meaning that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

66.2% of Navigator shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.5% of Danaos shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Navigator and Danaos, as provided by MarketBeat.

Navigator currently has a consensus price target of $14.00, indicating a potential upside of 46.75%. Danaos has a consensus price target of $44.4167, indicating a potential downside of 11.50%. Given Navigator's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Navigator is more favorable than Danaos.

Profitability

This table compares Navigator and Danaos' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Navigator and Danaos' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Danaos has higher revenue and earnings than Navigator. Navigator is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Danaos, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Danaos beats Navigator on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.