Navan, Inc. Class A Common Stock(NAVN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
REGULAR BUY
BUY for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+3.73% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$27
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NAVN

10/28/2026: NAVN (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 5 days. Simulated Profits (3.73%). Updated daily EoD!

Navan, Inc. is a high-growth corporate travel and expense management platform that has successfully unified booking, payment, and reporting into one AI-powered solution. The company’s primary strength lies in its integrated, user-friendly platform that drives efficiency for finance teams and travelers alike. While Navan has historically delivered strong top-line growth and successfully moved into high-margin fintech, it remains unprofitable, facing significant execution risks as it scales. Investors should monitor its path toward operating profitability, competitive pressure from established incumbents like SAP, and the adoption rate of its fintech products. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a long-term horizon who are comfortable with high volatility.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is in an early-stage growth phase with significant revenue scaling and market expansion potential.
Momentum investorMixed fitFit is conditional on positive price action and signals of margin improvement.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is currently unprofitable and lacks the traditional valuation metrics sought by value investors.
Dividend investorWeak fitNavan does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and unprofitability make this an unsuitable choice for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighRecent IPO status and sector sensitivity lead to significant daily price swings.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket pricing is heavily dependent on future growth assumptions rather than current earnings.
Competition risk (Fintech/Travel incumbents)HighEstablished players and well-funded fintechs threaten margins and market share.
Business qualityMediumThe platform is highly sticky, but profitability is not yet proven.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company is entirely focused on growth with no income distribution.
Execution riskMedium / highScaling AI features and international operations requires flawless operational execution.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 74.21%
Avg. Invested days 39
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NAVN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NAVN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid revenue growth (+30.8%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-119.8%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 2.1%), weak profitability (net margin -56.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NAVN's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 57.7%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is NAVN's strongest growth driver at +128.7% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+30.8%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-119.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 66.9% and approximately 59.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 20.55% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Lightspeed Management Co LLC 16.01%
Cosmic Management, LLC 2.74%
BlackRock Inc 2.57%
NAPEAN TRADING AND INVESTMENT CO (SINGAPORE) PTE Ltd. 2.26%
Millennium Management LLC 1.65%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NAVN generates approximately $713 of gross profit, $-280 of operating income, and $21 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.53% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NAVN has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.05B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 30.8
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 30.8
Volume (30-day avg) 3.1M shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 8.11 - 30.88
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.11 - 30.88
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.87

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Travel & Expense PlatformSubscription fees and transaction-based booking fees from travel and expense management.Revenue is earned every time a customer books travel or uses the company's software to manage business expenses.
Fintech / PaymentsInterchange fees and services revenue from corporate payment cards.The company earns fees on business spending when employees use Navan-issued corporate cards.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 68.97
Enterprise Value 6.40B
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.54
Enterprise Value 6.40B
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.54
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 245.33M
Shares Floating 145.00M
Shares Outstanding 245.33M
Shares Floating 145.00M
Percent Insiders 20.55
Percent Institutions 66.94

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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