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Navigator HoldingsFRA:1NV +0.26%79 Buyback Yield % is 9.01 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 4.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:1NV with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Oil & Gas companies, Navigator Holdings ranks better than 96.38% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Navigator Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Navigator Holdings's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:1NV vs PBT, NAT, EE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Navigator Holdings's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Navigator Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Navigator Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Navigator Holdings's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Navigator Holdings (FRA:1NV) has a Buyback Yield % of 9.01 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 4.71. Over the past decade, Navigator Holdings' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.60 to 10.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #15 out of 414 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Navigator Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Navigator Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 9.01 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 4.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 10.31. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Navigator Holdings' value of 9.01 is 90000% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #15 out of 414 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Navigator Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Navigator Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to PBT and NAT?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #15 out of 414 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Navigator Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Navigator Holdings' value of 9.01 is 90000% above this benchmark. Historically, Navigator Holdings' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.60 to 10.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.71 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Navigator Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Navigator Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 9.01 is 90000% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Navigator Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 9.01, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 4.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Navigator Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navigator Holdings (FRA:1NV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.21, compared to a current price of €19.07 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 9.01, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 4.71 and 90000% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Navigator Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Navigator Holdings (FRA:1NV), the current Buyback Yield % is 9.01 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Navigator Holdings (FRA:1NV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navigator Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.07 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.21.
GuruFocus considers Navigator Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1NV:
Buyback Yield %: 9.01 (91% above median its 10-year median of 4.71)
GF Value™: €15.21 vs. price of €19.07 (25.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90000% above the Oil & Gas median (#15 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1NV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Navigator Holdings Ltd owns and operates liquefied gas carriers, which include a fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers. The company also owns a share in an ethylene export marine terminal at Morgan's Point, Texas on the Houston Ship Channel (the Ethylene Export Terminal) through a joint venture (the Export Terminal Joint Venture). The company plays a vital role in the globalised liquefied gas supply chain, providing gas transportation solutions for energy companies, industrial users, and commodity traders.
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