POELF (The Navigator Co) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is The Navigator Co Financial Strength?

The Navigator Co POELF 97 Financial Strength is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates POELF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.73. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The Navigator Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

The Navigator Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.41. The Navigator Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56. As of today, The Navigator Co's Altman Z-Score is 1.93.


The Navigator Co  (OTCPK:POELF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

The Navigator Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


The Navigator Co Financial Strength Related Terms


POELF vs SLVM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, The Navigator Co's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, The Navigator Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Navigator Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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The Navigator Co Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

The Navigator Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,056 Mil.

The Navigator Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*26.481/-11.006
=2.41

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

The Navigator Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(56.775 + 1056.071) / 1973.512
=0.56

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

The Navigator Co has a Z-score of 1.93, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that The Navigator Co is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.93 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on The Navigator Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, The Navigator Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is The Navigator Co's Financial Strength too high?
The Navigator Co's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, The Navigator Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Navigator Co's Financial Strength compare to SLVM?
The Navigator Co's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, The Navigator Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Forest Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on The Navigator Co and its competitors. The Navigator Co's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Financial Strength of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.73, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. The Navigator Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Navigator Co (POELF), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 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 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.73.

Key valuation signals for POELF:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.73 vs. price of $3.60 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Mitrena - Apartado 55, Setubal, PRT, 2901-861
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.
97GF Score

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