Investors with an interest in Transportation - Shipping stocks have likely encountered both Navigator Holdings (NVGS) and Kirby (KEX). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the stock trades at a forward P/E of 9.75, the unpredictable revenue trajectory and the potential for future capital-intensive fleet renewal suggest that the current 1.1% dividend yield may not fully compensate for the underlying operational risks.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 6, 2026 | $0.50vs $0.34+47.1% | $141Mvs $139M+0.9% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | $0.32vs $0.39-17.9% | $139Mvs $140M-0.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.36vs $0.36+0.0% | $153Mvs $138M+10.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | $0.14vs $0.36-61.1% | $130Mvs $122M+6.0% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS)
Investors with an interest in Transportation - Shipping stocks have likely encountered both Navigator Holdings (NVGS) and Kirby (KEX). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

BY, NVGS, NBIX, TFII and BG have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 24th, 2026.

NVGS, BY and NBIX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on June 24th, 2026.

LONDON, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigator Holdings Ltd. (“Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world's largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announces today that certain of its subsidiaries have entered into financing arrangements to finance the construction and delivery of two newbuild gas carriers (the “Vessels”) currently under construction in China by Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co. Ltd. and China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (jointly the “Shipyard”), pursuant to shipbuilding contracts entered into in 2024, as previously announced on November 20, 2024. Delivery of the Vessels is expected in 2027.

LONDON, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world's largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announces that its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) was held at 9 a.m. local time on June 15, 2026 at the offices of Baker Botts L.L.P., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York, 10112, U.S.A.

Key metrics vs top competitors for Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.86 | $1.3B | 13.51 | 3.58% | 17.06% | 8% | 1.09% | |
| $49.56 | $5.04B | 76.25 | 51.14% | 30.1% | 6.4% | — | |
| $29.91 | $1.62B | 21.67 | -2.44% | 22.26% | 10.36% | — | |
| $9.67 | $511.23M | 5.31 | -10.76% | 17.84% | 7.48% | — | |
| $8.30 | $308.64M | 4.91 | 3.53% | 35.91% | 9.13% | — | |
| $18.88 | $2.87B | 11.51 | 9.55% | 10.09% | 18.58% | — |
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Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) reported $576.2M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1021% increase from $51.4M in 2007.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) grew revenue by 3.6% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) is profitable, generating $108.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (17.1% net margin).
Yes, Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.09%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) generated $140.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.