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Navigator HoldingsSTU:1NV +0.79%77 Days Inventory is 13.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 12.20. GuruFocus rates STU:1NV with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, Navigator Holdings ranks better than 72.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Navigator Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1NV'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.44 Med: 12.2 Max: 13.85
Current: 12.77
During the past 13 years, Navigator Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 13.85. The lowest was 8.44. And the median was 12.20.
STU:1NV's Days Inventory is ranked better than 72.85% of 685
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31.01
vs STU:1NV: 12.77
Navigator Holdings's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (13.32) to Mar. 2026 (13.81).
It might indicate that Navigator Holdings's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Navigator Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.61.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Navigator Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.
Navigator Holdings (STU:1NV) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Navigator Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Navigator Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Navigator Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
Navigator Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Navigator Holdings's Days Inventory 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.
STU:1NV vs PBT, NAT, EE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Navigator Holdings's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Navigator Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Navigator Holdings's Days Inventory 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 (STU:1NV) has a Days Inventory of 13.81 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 12.20. Over the past decade, Navigator Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 8.44 to 13.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #186 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Navigator Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Navigator Holdings' current Days Inventory of 13.81 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 12.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.44 to a high of 13.85. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. Navigator Holdings' value of 13.81 is 55.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #186 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Navigator Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Navigator Holdings' Days Inventory compare to PBT and NAT?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #186 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Navigator Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. Navigator Holdings' value of 13.81 is 55.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Navigator Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.44 to 13.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.20 vs. the industry median of 31.01, Navigator Holdings has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.01, based on 685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Navigator Holdings's current Days Inventory of 13.81 is 55.5% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Navigator Holdings's current Days Inventory is 13.81, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 12.20. 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 (STU:1NV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.47, compared to a current price of €19.04 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 13.81, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 12.20 and 55.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.01. Navigator Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Navigator Holdings (STU:1NV), the current Days Inventory is 13.81 as of Mar. 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 (STU:1NV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navigator Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.04 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.47.
GuruFocus considers Navigator Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1NV:
Days Inventory: 13.81 (13% above median its 10-year median of 12.20)
GF Value™: €15.47 vs. price of €19.04 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#186 of 685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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