NVGS
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Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) closed at $18.18 as of 2026-03-20, trading 26.0% above its 200-week moving average of $14.43. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 25.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 4.4x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 953 weeks of data, NVGS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 57 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NVGS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.2%.
With a market cap of $1191 million, NVGS is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 8.5%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 15.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 18.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NVGS would have grown to $50, compared to $624 for the S&P 500. NVGS has returned -3.8% annualized vs 10.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -17.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NVGS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NVGS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying NVGS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +8.1% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to +12.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +9.8% vs +21.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NVGS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NVGS has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +6.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Apr 2008 | 4 | 0.6% | -44.6% | -48.0% |
| Mar 2009 | Apr 2011 | 111 | 67.2% | +22.9% | +56.7% |
| Nov 2013 | Oct 2019 | 307 | 73.9% | +17.1% | -6.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Dec 2020 | 42 | 60.4% | +8.8% | +104.1% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 2 | 6.0% | -9.9% | +96.0% |
| Feb 2021 | Apr 2021 | 9 | 10.6% | +2.5% | +87.6% |
| May 2021 | Jun 2021 | 1 | 1.0% | +41.7% | +85.4% |
| Jul 2021 | Feb 2022 | 31 | 20.3% | +10.7% | +99.1% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 4 | 15.6% | N/A | +68.2% |
| Average | 57 | — | +6.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NVGS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) is currently 26.0% above its 200-week moving average of $14.43. It would need to fall to $14.43 to cross below the line.
What is NVGS's 200-week moving average price?
Navigator Holdings Ltd.'s 200-week moving average is $14.43 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NVGS drops below its 200-week moving average?
NVGS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +6.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 57 weeks on average.
Is NVGS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NVGS as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 54. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 8.5%. Price-to-book is 1.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NVGS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 18.3 years, $100 invested in NVGS would have grown to $50, compared to $624 for the S&P 500. That's -3.8% annualized vs 10.5% for the index. NVGS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NVGS pay a dividend?
Yes. Navigator Holdings Ltd. currently pays a dividend yield of 154.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20