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Navigator Holdings's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.86.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.19.
During the past 13 years, Navigator Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 68.90% per year. The lowest was -60.10% per year. And the median was 9.75% per year.
Navigator Holdings (NYSE:NVGS) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Navigator Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Navigator Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Navigator Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Navigator Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
NVGS vs PBT, NAT, EE: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Navigator Holdings's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Navigator Holdings's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Navigator Holdings's PE Ratio falls into.
Navigator Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Navigator Holdings's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.17
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.17 mean?
Navigator Holdings (NVGS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.17 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #86 out of 733 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Navigator Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Navigator Holdings' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.17. Based on the distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #86 out of 733 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 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Navigator Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PBT and NAT?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #86 out of 733 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Navigator Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. Navigator Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.17. 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 $19.64, compared to a current price of $20.54 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.17. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Navigator Holdings (NVGS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.17 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 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.64.
GuruFocus considers Navigator Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NVGS:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.17
GF Value™: $19.64 vs. price of $20.54 (4.6% above fair value)
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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