Navigator HoldingsNVGS -2.28%78 EBITDA Margin % is 56.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 41.68. GuruFocus rates NVGS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Navigator Holdings ranks better than 82.97% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Navigator Holdings's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $78.9 Mil. Navigator Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $140.6 Mil. Therefore, Navigator Holdings's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.09%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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Navigator Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Navigator Holdings's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Navigator Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Navigator Holdings's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 56.09% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 41.68. Over the past decade, Navigator Holdings' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 21.84 to 52.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #156 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Navigator Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Navigator Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % of 56.09% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 41.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.84 to a high of 52.61. The Oil & Gas industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Navigator Holdings' value of 56.09% is 306.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #156 out of 916 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 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Navigator Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to PBT and TEN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #156 out of 916 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Navigator Holdings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Navigator Holdings' value of 56.09% is 306.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Navigator Holdings' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 21.84 to 52.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.68 vs. the industry median of 13.80, 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.80, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Navigator Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % of 56.09% is 306.4% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Navigator Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is 56.09%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 41.68. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.75, compared to a current price of $21.87 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 56.09%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 41.68 and 306.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.80. Navigator Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Navigator Holdings (NVGS), the current EBITDA Margin % is 56.09% 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 (NVGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navigator Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.87 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.75.
GuruFocus considers Navigator Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NVGS:
EBITDA Margin %: 56.09% (35% above median its 10-year median of 41.68)
GF Value™: $17.75 vs. price of $21.87 (23.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 306.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#156 of 916)
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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