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Navigator HoldingsNVGS +2.55%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates NVGS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Oil & Gas companies, Navigator Holdings ranks worse than 63.41% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Navigator Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NVGS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 0.82 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.75
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Navigator Holdings was 0.93. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 0.82.
NVGS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 63.41% of 809
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs NVGS: 0.75
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Navigator Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Navigator Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Navigator Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Navigator Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Navigator Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Navigator Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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 (NVGS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Navigator Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.65 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #513 out of 809 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is Navigator Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Navigator Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is near median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 0.93. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Navigator Holdings' value of 0.75 is 63% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #513 out of 809 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Navigator Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Navigator Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to PBT and NAT?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #513 out of 809 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Navigator Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Navigator Holdings' value of 0.75 is 63% above this benchmark. Historically, Navigator Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.65 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.46, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 809 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Navigator Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.75 is 63% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Navigator Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.82. 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 (NVGS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.56, compared to a current price of $20.54 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 63% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Navigator Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Navigator Holdings (NVGS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 as of Jun. 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 (NVGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navigator Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.54 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.56.
GuruFocus considers Navigator Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NVGS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.75 (near median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: $19.56 vs. price of $20.54 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63% above the Oil & Gas median (#513 of 809)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NVGS 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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