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NVGSNavigator Holdings Ltd.Sell7.1·$23.13+0.61%
SellHigh Confidence
Investment thesis

Navigator Holdings trades at an attractive forward P/E of 13.1x and carries a Piotroski score of 7/9, but revenue declined 7% year-over-year, the company missed earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters, and news sentiment has turned negative, limiting near-term upside.

Thesis pillars

  • Value Metrics At DiscountStable
  • Strong Piotroski Financial HealthStable
  • Earnings Miss Revenue DeclineDeteriorating
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup · Inst Constrain edge

SellValueGrowthQualityHigh Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $23.13 — A.R:R is negative (-0.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (2).

Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a fleet of liquefied gas carriers worldwide. It engages in the international and regional seaborne transportation of petrochemical gases, liquefied petroleum gases, and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users, and commodity... Read more

$23.13-3.5% A.UpsideScore 7.1/10#9 of 46 Oil & Gas Midstream
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield7.41%
IncomeYield1.21%Payout12.04%sustainable
Stop $22.03Target $26.60(default +15%)A.R:R -0.3:1
Analyst target$25.67+11.0%6 analysts
$26.60our TP
$23.13price
$25.67mean
$22
$27

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $23.13 — A.R:R is negative (-0.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (2). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 64, MACD bullish. Score 7.1/10, high confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 52d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-09-14
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Nov 4, 202652d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Sector modifier (Energy): +1.2
Strong overall score: 7.1/10
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Consecutive earnings misses (2)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)10.7
P/E (Fwd)13.3
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EV/EBITDA8.1
Profit Mgn22.8%
ROE11.7%
Rev Growth29.5%
Beta0.47
Dividend1.21%
Rating analysts14

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.16bullish
IV94%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·1 ceiling hit

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Support Resistance
0.5
Bollinger
0.9
52w Position
9.1
GatesA.R:R -0.3=NEGATIVEMomentum 6.7>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 52d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
64 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $20.72Resistance $23.27

Price Targets

$22
$27
A.Upside-3.5%
A.R:R-0.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-3.5% upside)
! News modifier -1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-11-04 (52d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NVGS stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $23.13 — A.R:R is negative (-0.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Consecutive earnings misses (2). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 64, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $22.03. Score 7.1/10, high confidence.

What is the NVGS stock price target?

Take-profit target: $26.60 (-3.5% upside). Prior stop was $22.03. Stop-loss: $22.03.

What are the risks of investing in NVGS?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Consecutive earnings misses (2).

Is NVGS overvalued or undervalued?

Navigator Holdings Ltd. trades at a P/E of 10.7 (forward 13.3). TrendMatrix value score: 7.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about NVGS?

14 analysts cover NVGS with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $26.

What does Navigator Holdings Ltd. do?Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a fleet of liquefied gas carriers worldwide. It engages in the international...

Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a fleet of liquefied gas carriers worldwide. It engages in the international and regional seaborne transportation of petrochemical gases, liquefied petroleum gases, and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users, and commodity traders. The company also provides ship shore infrastructure and consultancy services. It operates through a fleet of 57 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers. Navigator Holdings Ltd. was formerly known as Isle of Man public limited company and changed its name to Navigator Holdings Ltd. in 2006. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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