Navigator HoldingsSTU:1NV +3.26%78 Pretax Margin % is 24.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 433% above its 10-year median of 4.65. GuruFocus rates STU:1NV with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Oil & Gas companies, Navigator Holdings ranks better than 77.43% on this metric.
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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Navigator Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Navigator Holdings's Pretax 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.
STU:1NV vs NAT, EE, PBT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Navigator Holdings's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Navigator Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Navigator Holdings's Pretax 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 (STU:1NV) has a Pretax Margin % of 24.77% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. This is 433% above median its historical median of 4.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #207 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Navigator Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Navigator Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 24.77% is 433% above median its 10-year median of 4.65. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.21. Navigator Holdings' value of 24.77% is 375.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #207 out of 917 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' Pretax Margin % compare to NAT and EE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Navigator Holdings ranks #207 out of 917 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Navigator Holdings in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.21. Navigator Holdings' value of 24.77% is 375.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.65 vs. the industry median of 5.21, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.21, based on 917 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Navigator Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 24.77% is 375.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Navigator Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Navigator Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 24.77%, which is 433% above median its own 10-year median of 4.65. 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 €15.25, compared to a current price of €18.05 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 24.77%, which is 433% above median its 10-year median of 4.65 and 375.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.21. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Navigator Holdings (STU:1NV), the current Pretax Margin % is 24.77% 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 €15.25.
GuruFocus considers Navigator Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1NV:
Pretax Margin %: 24.77% (433% above median its 10-year median of 4.65)
GF Value™: €15.25 vs. price of €18.05 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 375.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#207 of 917)
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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