NMM
IndustrialsNavios Maritime Partners L.P. · Marine Shipping · $2B
What is Navios Maritime Partners L.P.?
Navios Maritime Partners L.P. is a Monaco-based shipping partnership that transports dry cargo and liquid commodities across global trade routes, operating one of the larger diversified fleets among publicly listed marine carriers.
Navios Maritime Partners generates revenue by chartering its vessels to cargo customers under short, medium, and longer-term agreements. Its fleet spans dry bulk carriers, containerships, and tankers, moving commodities such as iron ore, coal, grain, crude oil, refined petroleum, chemicals, and fertilizer across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia.
The partnership was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Monaco.
- Dry bulk shipping (Panamax and Capesize vessels)
- Container shipping services
- Tanker transport for crude oil and refined products
- Time and voyage charter agreements
Is NMM a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates NMM as Below Average overall.
The Quality pillar stands out as the relative bright spot within the partnership's profile, and the Valuation pillar registers as Attractive, suggesting the market is not pricing in a premium for NMM at current levels.
The Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars all rate Weak, reflecting the competitive and cyclical nature of global shipping markets.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does NMM pay dividends?
Yes — Navios Maritime Partners L.P. pays a dividend.
NMM pays a regular dividend, which is a common feature among shipping partnerships structured to return cash to unitholders. Dividend sustainability in this sector is closely tied to charter rates and fleet utilization, both of which can fluctuate with global trade conditions.
When does NMM report earnings?
Navios Maritime Partners reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with US-listed equities.
Shipping sector results tend to reflect charter rate movements and fleet deployment levels. NMM's diversified vessel mix across dry bulk, containers, and tankers means performance can vary across segments depending on commodity demand cycles.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Navios Maritime Partners' investor relations page directly.
NMM Price History
+166.1% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Navios Maritime Partners L.P.?
Based on Navios Maritime Partners L.P.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Navios Maritime Partners do?
Navios Maritime Partners owns and operates a diversified fleet of dry bulk carriers, containerships, and tankers. The partnership charters these vessels to cargo customers moving commodities like iron ore, coal, grain, crude oil, and chemicals across major global trade lanes.
Does NMM pay dividends?
Yes, NMM pays a regular dividend. As a shipping partnership, it is structured to distribute cash to unitholders, though dividend levels can be sensitive to charter rate cycles and overall fleet earnings.
When does NMM report earnings?
Navios Maritime Partners follows a quarterly reporting schedule. For confirmed dates and the most recent results, check the investor relations section of the company's official website.
Is NMM a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates NMM as Below Average overall. While the Valuation pillar is Attractive and Quality registers as Good, the Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars are all Weak. Investors should weigh the full pillar profile before making any decision.
Is NMM overvalued?
The UQS Valuation pillar for NMM is rated Attractive, indicating the unit price does not appear stretched relative to the partnership's fundamentals. However, valuation alone does not determine overall quality — see the full breakdown for context.
What is NMM's market cap bracket?
NMM is classified as a mid-cap company within the UQS framework, placing it in a tier that typically offers more liquidity than small-caps but less scale than large or mega-cap peers in the industrials sector.
Is NMM a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, NMM's Below Average UQS Score reflects meaningful headwinds — particularly across the Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars. The Attractive Valuation may appeal to some investors, but the weak structural pillars warrant careful consideration over a longer horizon.
What sector does NMM belong to?
NMM operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within marine transportation. Shipping companies in this space are heavily influenced by global trade volumes, commodity demand, and charter rate cycles.
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NMM — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 56.1 | 73.5 | 18.0 | 37.9 | 70.7 | 100.0 | +5.3 |
| May 21, 2026 | 50.8 | 71.4 | 18.0 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 100.0 | -0.5 |
| May 16, 2026 | 51.3 | 71.4 | 18.0 | 40.1 | 39.2 | 100.0 | +0.1 |
| May 5, 2026 | 51.2 | 71.4 | 18.0 | 39.6 | 39.2 | 100.0 | -0.1 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 51.3 | 71.4 | 18.0 | 40.2 | 39.2 | 100.0 | +0.9 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 50.4 | 71.4 | 18.0 | 35.9 | 39.2 | 100.0 | — |
NMM — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 73.5/100 (25%)Navios Maritime Partners L.P. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 37.2/100 (20%)Navios Maritime Partners L.P. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 70.7/100 (15%)Navios Maritime Partners L.P. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 100.0/100 (15%)Navios Maritime Partners L.P. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 18/100 (25%)Navios Maritime Partners L.P. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for NMM.
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How is the NMM UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Navios Maritime Partners L.P. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Navios Maritime Partners L.P.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Navios Maritime Partners L.P. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.