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The Navigator CoPOELF 85 EV-to-EBIT is 19.36 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 12.34. GuruFocus rates POELF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.65. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Forest Products companies, The Navigator Co ranks worse than 63.92% on this metric.
The Navigator Co (OTCPK:POELF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
The Navigator Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,514 Mil.
The Navigator Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $179 Mil.
* 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.
The Navigator Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The Navigator Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Navigator Co's EV-to-EBIT 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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, The Navigator Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.
The Navigator Co EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, The Navigator Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Navigator Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The Navigator Co's current Enterprise Value is $3,473 Mil.
The Navigator Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $179 Mil.
* 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.
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.36 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Navigator Co and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 12.34. Over the past decade, The Navigator Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.77 to 22.43. According to the industry distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #124 out of 194 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is The Navigator Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Navigator Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.36 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 12.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.77 to a high of 22.43. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.91. The Navigator Co's value of 19.36 is 29.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #124 out of 194 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Navigator Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Navigator Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #124 out of 194 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Navigator Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.91. The Navigator Co's value of 19.36 is 29.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Navigator Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.77 to 22.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.34 vs. the industry median of 14.91, The Navigator Co 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Forest Products companies is 14.91, based on 194 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Navigator Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.36 is 29.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Navigator Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Navigator Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.36, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 12.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Navigator Co stock overvalued right now?
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 19.36. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.65, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.36, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 12.34 and 29.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 14.91. The Navigator Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Navigator Co (POELF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.36 as of Jul. 15, 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 The Navigator Co (POELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Navigator Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.60 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.65.
Key valuation signals for POELF:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.36 (57% above median its 10-year median of 12.34)
GF Value™: $3.65 vs. price of $3.60 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.9% above the Forest Products median (#124 of 194)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Navigator Co SA produces and sells pulp, paper, and energy. The company segments is based on product type. The market pulp segment, which sells pulp paper to international paper producers. The UWF segment, which sells paper through retail stores (B2C) and commercial distribution (B2B). Tissue segment, which sells tissue paper for private label to national and international retail chains. The Biomass renewable energy segment includes the cogeneration units and the two independent thermoelectric power plants and Support. The majority of revenue comes from Rest of Europe.
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