The Navigator Company S.A
The Navigator Company, S.A. manufactures and markets pulp and paper products worldwide. It operates through Market Pulp, UWF Paper, Tissue Paper, Biomass Renewable Energy, and Support segments. The company produces bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp, uncoated writing and printing thin paper, and domestic consumption paper under the Navigator, Inacopia, and Pioneer brands for professional and home use… Read more
The Navigator Company S.A (POELF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $1.39 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, The Navigator Company S.A (POELF) has net assets worth $1.39 Billion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.16 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.77 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.39 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 43.95% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 1.23% |
| 5-Year Change | 32.15% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 8.37 |
The Navigator Company S.A - Net Assets Trend (2015–2024)
This chart illustrates how The Navigator Company S.A's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for The Navigator Company S.A (2015–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of The Navigator Company S.A from 2015 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.36 Billion | +3.08% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | +4.43% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | +20.53% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.05 Billion | +1.84% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | -0.12% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | -13.42% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.19 Billion | +0.15% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.18 Billion | -3.92% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.23 Billion | +1.57% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.21 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to The Navigator Company S.A's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 57.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $835.85 Million | 61.65% |
| Other Components | $519.88 Million | 38.35% |
| Total Equity | $1.36 Billion | 100.00% |
The Navigator Company S.A Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of The Navigator Company S.A ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
WG Tech JiangXi Co Ltd
SHG:603773
|
$831.28 Million |
|
Ascendas India Trust
PINK:ACNDF
|
$831.45 Million |
|
Hexing Electrical Co Ltd
SHG:603556
|
$831.55 Million |
|
ARENDALS FOSSEKOM. NK 4
F:5VZ
|
$832.22 Million |
|
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional
MX:SIDN
|
$831.16 Million |
|
TWO HARBORS INV. DL-0001
F:2H2
|
$831.15 Million |
|
Hotel Shilla Co Ltd
KO:008775
|
$830.51 Million |
|
Headwater Exploration Inc
PINK:CDDRF
|
$830.46 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in The Navigator Company S.A's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,315,245,815 to 1,355,728,837, a change of 40,483,022 (3.1%).
- Net income of 286,948,195 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 149,995,621 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors decreased equity by 96,469,552.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $286.95 Million | +21.17% |
| Dividends Paid | $150.00 Million | -11.06% |
| Other Changes | $-96.47 Million | -7.12% |
| Total Change | $- | 3.08% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares The Navigator Company S.A's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.05x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.36x to 2.05x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | $1.65 | $3.90 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.65 | $3.90 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.44 | $3.90 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.44 | $3.90 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.47 | $3.90 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.77 | $3.90 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.85 | $3.90 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.91 | $3.90 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently The Navigator Company S.A utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 21.17%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 13.74%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.62x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.47x
- Recent ROE (21.17%) is above the historical average (18.71%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16.29% | 11.94% | 0.68x | 2.02x | $75.84 Million |
| 2016 | 17.67% | 13.65% | 0.66x | 1.96x | $94.40 Million |
| 2017 | 17.54% | 12.69% | 0.67x | 2.06x | $89.32 Million |
| 2018 | 18.98% | 13.27% | 0.66x | 2.16x | $106.49 Million |
| 2019 | 16.38% | 9.97% | 0.67x | 2.47x | $65.58 Million |
| 2020 | 10.65% | 7.88% | 0.54x | 2.49x | $6.62 Million |
| 2021 | 16.41% | 10.74% | 0.63x | 2.42x | $66.93 Million |
| 2022 | 31.17% | 15.93% | 0.85x | 2.31x | $266.60 Million |
| 2023 | 20.90% | 14.08% | 0.70x | 2.14x | $143.40 Million |
| 2024 | 21.17% | 13.74% | 0.62x | 2.47x | $151.38 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares The Navigator Company S.A's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Paper & Paper Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Paper & Paper Products
- Average net assets among peers: $18,337,593,032
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 3.91%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Navigator Company S.A (POELF) | $1.39 Billion | 16.29% | 1.28x | $831.25 Million |
| BillerudKorsnäs AB (publ) (BLRDF) | $28.98 Billion | 6.03% | 0.73x | $2.08 Billion |
| Canfor Pulp Products Inc (CFPUF) | $427.40 Million | -18.51% | 0.77x | $14.25 Million |
| Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) | $854.40 Million | -12.98% | 0.97x | $207.12 Million |
| Glatfelter (GLT) | $371.43 Million | 3.41% | 1.77x | $59.22 Million |
| Holmen AB (publ) (HLMMF) | $56.92 Billion | 6.49% | 0.40x | $3.34 Billion |
| IT Tech Packaging Inc (ITP) | $156.05 Million | -6.31% | 0.14x | $3.10 Million |
| JPPPF (JPPPF) | $89.87 Billion | 4.06% | 2.58x | $339.45 Million |
| Klabin Sa A (KLBAY) | $2.17 Billion | 21.02% | 1.02x | $7.37 Billion |
| Mercer International Inc (MERC) | $288.77 Million | 28.89% | 4.95x | $79.08 Million |
| Mondi plc (MNODF) | $3.34 Billion | 6.98% | 1.06x | $5.78 Billion |