Is Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) Halal?

NYSE Energy United Kingdom $1.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 61.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Navigator Holdings Ltd. operates in the Energy sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 61.3%
/ 30%
9.3%
/ 30%
3.7%
/ 30%
1.1%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 61.3%
/ 33%
9.3%
/ 33%
3.7%
/ 33%
1.1%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 39.3%
/ 33%
6.0%
/ 33%
2.4%
/ 33%
1.1%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 61.3%
/ 33%
9.3%
/ 33%
3.7%
/ 33%
1.1%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 39.3%
/ 33%
6.0%
/ 33%
2.4%
/ 50%
1.1%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
12.9
Forward: 11.4
EPS
$1.47
Dividend Yield
148.0%
Payout: 15.0%
P/B Ratio
1.0
EV/EBITDA
8.0
EV: $2.0B
Revenue
$587M
Growth: 6.1%
Beta
0.4
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 54.2%
Operating Margin 26.2%
Net Margin 17.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 8.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$202M
Free Cash Flow$48M
Total Debt$903M
Debt-to-Equity72.0
Current Ratio1.2
Total Assets$2.3B

Price & Trading

Last Close$19.25
50-Day MA$19.18
200-Day MA$17.01
Avg Volume341K
Beta0.4
52-Week Range
$10.55
$21.36

About Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS)

CEO
Mr. Mads Peter Zacho
Employees
1,975
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Midstream
Country
United Kingdom
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$1.2B
Currency
USD

Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a fleet of liquefied gas carriers worldwide. It engages in the international and regional seaborne transportation of petrochemical gases, liquefied petroleum gases, and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users, and commodity traders. The company also provides ship shore infrastructure and consultancy services. It operates through a fleet of 57 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers. Navigator Holdings Ltd. was formerly known as Isle of Man public limited company and changed its name to Navigator Holdings Ltd. in 2006. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Navigator Holdings Ltd. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Navigator Holdings Ltd.'s debt ratio?

Navigator Holdings Ltd.'s debt ratio is 61.3% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 39.3%.

What are Navigator Holdings Ltd.'s key financial metrics?

Navigator Holdings Ltd. has a market capitalization of $1.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 12.9, and revenue of $587M. The company maintains a gross margin of 54.2% and a net margin of 17.1%. Return on equity stands at 8.5%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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