Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) reported an EPS of $0.38, beating the estimated $0.37 and showcasing its ability to exceed market expectations.
The company’s revenue reached approximately $144 million, surpassing the estimated $120.9 million and indicating steady growth.
With a P/E ratio of 11.78 and an earnings yield of 8.49%, NVGS presents a compelling investment opportunity, despite potential liquidity concerns highlighted by a current ratio of 0.75.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS), a prominent player in the transportation sector focusing on the natural gas and chemical industry, recently reported its earnings for March 12, 2025. The company announced an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.38, surpassing the estimated $0.37. This performance highlights the company’s ability to exceed market expectations.
In the fourth quarter, NVGS reported an EPS of $0.38, which was an 18.75% surprise over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32. This is a significant improvement from the $0.32 EPS reported in the same quarter the previous year. Over the past four quarters, NVGS has exceeded consensus EPS estimates twice, showcasing its consistent financial performance.
The company also reported revenue of approximately $144 million, exceeding the estimated $120.9 million. For the quarter ending December 2024, NVGS reported revenues of $124.84 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.22%. This revenue figure also marked an increase from the $123.52 million reported in the same period last year, indicating steady growth.
NVGS has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.78, reflecting the market’s valuation of its earnings. The price-to-sales ratio is about 1.70, suggesting how much investors are willing to pay per dollar of sales. The enterprise value to sales ratio is 2.48, indicating the company’s valuation when considering its debt and cash.
The company’s earnings yield stands at 8.49%, providing a return on investment for shareholders. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, NVGS maintains a moderate level of debt compared to equity. However, the current ratio is 0.75, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns as it is below 1.
