Navigator Holdings (STU:1NV) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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STU:1NV Navigator Holdings Ltd STU:1NV
76 GF Score
Price €19.06
GF Value €15.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Navigator Holdings Moat Score?

Navigator Holdings STU:1NV +3.31% 76 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:1NV with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, Navigator Holdings ranks better than 87.19% on this metric.

Navigator Holdings has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Navigator Holdings has Narrow Moat: Navigator Holdings has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized fleet for transporting liquefied gases, which provides some cost advantages and customer loyalty. However, the industry remains competitive, and switching costs are not substantial.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Navigator Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Navigator Holdings  (STU:1NV) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Navigator Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

STU:1NV vs NAT, EE, PBT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Navigator Holdings's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Navigator Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Navigator Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


STU:1NV
76GF Score
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Navigator Holdings (STU:1NV) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #133 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Navigator Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Navigator Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Navigator Holdings' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #133 out of 1038 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 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Navigator Holdings' Moat Score compare to NAT and EE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #133 out of 1038 companies for Moat Score. This places Navigator Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Navigator Holdings' value of 4 is 300% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,038 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Navigator Holdings's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Navigator Holdings's current Moat Score is 4. 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 €15.52, compared to a current price of €19.06 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Navigator Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Navigator Holdings (STU:1NV), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 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 €19.06 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.52. GuruFocus considers Navigator Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1NV:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €15.52 vs. price of €19.06 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1038)

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NVGS:USA
Address c/o NGT Services (UK) Ltd, 10 Bressenden Place, London, GBR, SW1E 5DH
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.
76GF Score

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