Navigator Company (NVG) Stock Overview
Engages in the production of forestry, pulp, paper, tissue, and packaging solutions worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | €3.26 |
| 52 Week High | €3.59 |
| 52 Week Low | €2.89 |
| Beta | 0.23 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.17% |
| 3 Month Change | -3.09% |
| 1 Year Change | 2.32% |
| 3 Year Change | 4.15% |
| 5 Year Change | 8.81% |
| Change since IPO | 172.32% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
NVG: Stable Fair Value And Stronger Margins Will Support Repricing
Analysts have made a neutral update to Navigator Company’s price target, holding fair value at €4.08 while fine tuning inputs such as a slightly higher discount rate, a modestly lower revenue growth assumption, a marginally higher profit margin, and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple to reflect current research views. What's in the News No recent company specific news or key developments for Navigator Company were identified in the referenced sources.Narrative Update • Jun 06
NVG: Lower Discount Rate And Stronger Margins Will Support Repricing
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Navigator Company slightly higher to €4.08 from €4.03, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News No recent company specific news, periodical coverage or key developments were provided in the source data for Navigator Company.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
NVG: Stable Fair Value And Stronger Margins Will Support Repricing
Analysts have made a neutral update to Navigator Company’s price target, holding fair value at €4.08 while fine tuning inputs such as a slightly higher discount rate, a modestly lower revenue growth assumption, a marginally higher profit margin, and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple to reflect current research views. What's in the News No recent company specific news or key developments for Navigator Company were identified in the referenced sources.Narrative Update • Jun 06
NVG: Lower Discount Rate And Stronger Margins Will Support Repricing
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Navigator Company slightly higher to €4.08 from €4.03, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News No recent company specific news, periodical coverage or key developments were provided in the source data for Navigator Company.Narrative Update • Feb 08
NVG: Stable Margins And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Repricing
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for Navigator Company to €4.03 per share. This reflects fine tuning of assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, rather than a shift in the core outlook.Narrative Update • Jan 25
NVG: Slightly Higher Discount Rate Will Still Support Future Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Navigator Company to €4.03 from €4.10, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions and a modestly lower profit margin outlook in their models. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate eased slightly from €4.10 to €4.03 per share.Analysis Article • Jan 21
Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...Narrative Update • Jan 09
NVG: Lower Discount Rate And Stable Margins Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have made a slight upward revision to their price target for The Navigator Company, reflecting small tweaks to assumptions such as the discount rate and future P/E, while keeping fair value broadly consistent at €4.10. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Held steady at €4.10 per share, indicating no change in the core valuation outcome.Analysis Article • Dec 30
Is Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Narrative Update • Dec 20
NVG: Stable Margins And Lower Risk Will Support Positive Repricing Ahead
Narrative Update Analysts have modestly revised their price target for Navigator Company higher to reflect slightly lower perceived risk and sustained expectations for stable revenue growth and margins. The updated valuation framework implies a marginally increased fair value estimate in euro terms.Narrative Update • Dec 06
NVG: Stable Margins And Discount Rate Will Support Positive Repricing Ahead
Narrative Update on Navigator Company Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Navigator Company to align more closely with its approximately unchanged fair value estimate of 4.10. They cite stable long term assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Nov 22
NVG: Future Net Profit Margin Improvement Will Support Positive Repricing Ahead
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Navigator Company from $4.20 to $4.10. This revision reflects cautious adjustments to growth projections and valuation multiples based on updated financial assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 07
NVG: Future Earnings Potential Will Outweigh Lower Margin Expectations
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Navigator Company downward from €4.40 to €4.20. They cited expectations of softer revenue growth and a lower profit margin ahead.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Sustainable Packaging Expansion Will Unlock Future Opportunity
Narrative Update: Navigator Company Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Navigator Company to €4.40, citing more conservative expectations for revenue growth and profit margins. The fair value assessment remains steady.Narrative Update • Oct 10
Sustainable Packaging Expansion Will Unlock Future Opportunity
Narrative Update: Navigator Company Price Target Adjusted Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Navigator Company from €4.55 to €4.40. This adjustment is due to modest reductions in forecasted revenue growth and profit margins, as well as a marginally lower projected price-to-earnings ratio.Analysis Article • Sep 30
The Navigator Company, S.A.'s (ELI:NVG) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
There wouldn't be many who think The Navigator Company, S.A.'s ( ELI:NVG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 11x is...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Is Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jul 19
Is The Navigator Company, S.A. (ELI:NVG) Trading At A 34% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Navigator Company fair value estimate is €4.86 Current share...Analysis Article • Jun 19
Returns At Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Are On The Way Up
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Apr 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Mar 05
Investors Aren't Buying The Navigator Company, S.A.'s (ELI:NVG) Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.9x The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ) may be sending bullish...
New Narrative • Feb 19
Investments In Digital Tech And Decarbonization Will Reduce Costs And Expand Market Reach
Diversification into tissue papers and packaging, along with strategic acquisitions, positions Navigator for revenue growth and market expansion.Analysis Article • Jan 11
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying The Navigator Company, S.A. (ELI:NVG)?
The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from...Analysis Article • Dec 24
Does Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Nov 15
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Navigator Company (ELI:NVG)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Typically, we'll want...Analysis Article • Oct 19
Potential Upside For The Navigator Company, S.A. (ELI:NVG) Not Without Risk
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 8.9x The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ) may be sending bullish...Analysis Article • Oct 04
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying The Navigator Company, S.A. (ELI:NVG)?
The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ), is not the largest company out there, but it had a relatively subdued couple...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Investors Will Want Navigator Company's (ELI:NVG) Growth In ROCE To Persist
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Analysis Article • Jul 25
Revenue Miss: The Navigator Company, S.A. Fell 5.8% Short Of Analyst Revenue Estimates And Analysts Have Been Revising Their Models
Last week saw the newest second-quarter earnings release from The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ), an important...Analysis Article • Jun 29
Earnings Update: The Navigator Company, S.A. (ELI:NVG) Just Reported Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ) came out with its first-quarter results last week, and we wanted to see how the...Analysis Article • May 24
Industry Analysts Just Made A Captivating Upgrade To Their The Navigator Company, S.A. (ELI:NVG) Revenue Forecasts
The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making...Analysis Article • May 21
The Navigator Company, S.A.'s (ELI:NVG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 54% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Navigator Company fair value estimate is €6.35 Navigator...Analysis Article • Apr 24
Here's Why Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Mar 22
Returns At Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Appear To Be Weighed Down
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Analysis Article • Mar 09
Is The Navigator Company, S.A. (ELI:NVG) Potentially Undervalued?
The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from...Analysis Article • Feb 19
The Navigator Company, S.A.'s (ELI:NVG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 78% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Navigator Company fair value estimate is €6.89 Current share...Analysis Article • Feb 06
Investors Aren't Buying The Navigator Company, S.A.'s (ELI:NVG) Earnings
The Navigator Company, S.A.'s ( ELI:NVG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 8.2x might make it look like a buy...Analysis Article • Jan 24
Is Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Nov 24
The Trend Of High Returns At Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Has Us Very Interested
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Revenue Miss: The Navigator Company, S.A. Fell 6.0% Short Of Analyst Revenue Estimates And Analysts Have Been Revising Their Models
Investors in The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.0% to close at €3.66...Analysis Article • Oct 25
Is The Navigator Company, S.A. (ELI:NVG) Potentially Undervalued?
The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth...Analysis Article • Oct 12
Is Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Sep 30
With EPS Growth And More, Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Makes An Interesting Case
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Aug 26
Estimating The Fair Value Of The Navigator Company, S.A. (ELI:NVG)
Key Insights Navigator Company's estimated fair value is €3.09 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With €3.30...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Analysis Article • Jun 22
Is Now The Time To Put Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) On Your Watchlist?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Apr 27
Does Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Should You Investigate The Navigator Company, S.A. (ELI:NVG) At €3.34?
The Navigator Company, S.A. ( ELI:NVG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Mar 16
Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Navigator Company's (ELI:NVG) Recent Growth In Returns
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Analysis Article • Mar 03
With EPS Growth And More, Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Makes An Interesting Case
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Jan 18
Is Navigator Company (ELI:NVG) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Shareholder Returns
| NVG | PT Forestry | PT Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -5.4% | -2.9% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 2.3% | -10.9% | 19.4% |
Return vs Industry: NVG exceeded the Portuguese Forestry industry which returned -10.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NVG underperformed the Portuguese Market which returned 19.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NVG volatility | |
|---|---|
| NVG Average Weekly Movement | 2.2% |
| Forestry Industry Average Movement | 3.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 3.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in PT Market | 10.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in PT Market | 1.3% |
Stable Share Price: NVG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Portuguese market.
Volatility Over Time: NVG's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 3,893 | Antonio Jose Redondo | www.thenavigatorcompany.com |
The Navigator Company, S.A. engages in the production of forestry, pulp, paper, tissue, and packaging solutions worldwide. The company operates through Market Folder, UWF Paper, Tissue Paper, and Energy segments. It is involved in the production of pulp, printing, and writing papers under the Navigator, Pioneer, and Inacopia brands; production of tissue under the Amoos brand; provision of packaging solutions under the gKraft brand; research, acquisition, and sale of wood; production of bleached eucalyptus pulp; and production and commercialization of thermal and electrical energy.
The Navigator Company, S.A. Fundamentals Summary
| NVG fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | €2.43b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €113.62m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €1.87b |
20.4x
P/E Ratio1.2x
P/S RatioIs NVG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NVG income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €1.87b |
| Cost of Revenue | €901.11m |
| Gross Profit | €971.79m |
| Other Expenses | €858.17m |
| Earnings | €113.62m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 23, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.16 |
| Gross Margin | 51.89% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.07% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 56.9% |
How did NVG perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.5%
Current Dividend Yield70%
Payout RatioDoes NVG pay a reliable dividends?
See NVG dividend history and benchmarks| Navigator Company dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 29 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 01 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 1 day |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 1 day |
Does NVG pay a reliable dividends?
See NVG dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/29 17:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
The Navigator Company, S.A. is covered by 9 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Luis Colaco | Banco Santander |
| Javier Pinedo | BNP Paribas |
| Bruno Bessa | Caixa Banco BPI |