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Navigator HoldingsSTU:1NV -2.17%78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates STU:1NV with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Oil & Gas companies, Navigator Holdings ranks better than 89.43% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Navigator Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Navigator Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1NV'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Navigator Holdings was 0.19. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.15.
STU:1NV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 89.43% of 435
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs STU:1NV: 0.18
During the past 12 months, Navigator Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Navigator Holdings (STU:1NV) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Navigator Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Navigator Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Navigator Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
STU:1NV vs NAT, EE, PBT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Navigator Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Navigator Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Navigator Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Navigator Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Navigator Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (STU:1NV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Navigator Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #46 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Navigator Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Navigator Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is near median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.19. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Navigator Holdings' value of 0.14 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #46 out of 435 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NAT and EE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #46 out of 435 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Navigator Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Navigator Holdings' value of 0.14 is 72% below this benchmark. Historically, Navigator Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Navigator Holdings has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 435 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Navigator Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 72% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Navigator Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.15. 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 €15.24, compared to a current price of €18.05 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 72% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Navigator Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Navigator Holdings (STU:1NV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 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 (STU:1NV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navigator Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.05 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.24.
GuruFocus considers Navigator Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1NV:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.14 (near median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: €15.24 vs. price of €18.05 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% below the Oil & Gas median (#46 of 435)
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 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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