NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP (NGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NGS • US63886Q1094

38.26 USD
-0.14 (-0.36%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
38.26 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:22:50 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NGS. NGS was compared to 60 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While NGS has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. NGS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NGS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year NGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NGS reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years NGS had a positive operating cash flow.
NGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNGS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of NGS (3.32%) is better than 61.67% of its industry peers.
  • NGS has a better Return On Equity (6.89%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
  • NGS has a Return On Invested Capital (5.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.84%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.12%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.51%) for NGS is above the 3 year average (2.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.32%
ROE 6.89%
ROIC 5.51%
ROA(3y)1.44%
ROA(5y)0.37%
ROE(3y)2.84%
ROE(5y)1.07%
ROIC(3y)2.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
NGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNGS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 -4 6

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.20%, NGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Operating Margin of NGS (23.35%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • NGS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NGS's Gross Margin of 58.32% is amongst the best of the industry. NGS outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • NGS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.35%
PM (TTM) 11.2%
GM 58.32%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y156.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y14.53%
GM growth 5Y5.23%
NGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNGS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NGS is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NGS has more shares outstanding
  • NGS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NGS has about the same debt to assets ratio.
NGS Yearly Shares OutstandingNGS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
NGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNGS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • NGS has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. This is not the best score and indicates that NGS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • NGS has a Altman-Z score (1.98) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that NGS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of NGS (0.77) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.98
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC9.26%
NGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNGS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.83 indicates that NGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.83, NGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that NGS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • NGS has a Quick ratio of 1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: NGS underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.06
NGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNGS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.95% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 87.22% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, NGS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.53% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 14.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.95%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y87.22%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.53%
Revenue growth 3Y29.35%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%6.67%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, NGS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.84% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y18.81%
EPS Next 2Y19.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
EPS Next 5Y15.84%
Revenue Next Year8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y11.51%
Revenue Next 3Y10.36%
Revenue Next 5Y8.06%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
NGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNGS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 50M 100M 150M 200M
NGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNGS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.03, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NGS.
  • NGS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NGS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NGS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.10.
  • NGS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.49.
  • 68.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NGS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. NGS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.03
Fwd PE 19.49
NGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNGS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • NGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.27
NGS Per share dataNGS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • NGS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • NGS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • NGS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y19.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • NGS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.04.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, NGS is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%

5.2 History

  • NGS is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NGS Yearly Dividends per shareNGS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y19.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
NGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNGS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50M -100M

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NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP

NYSE:NGS (2/27/2026, 8:22:50 PM)

After market: 38.26 0 (0%)

38.26

-0.14 (-0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)11-10
Earnings (Next)03-16
Inst Owners76.19%
Inst Owner Change4.59%
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner Change-15.01%
Market Cap480.93M
Revenue(TTM)166.82M
Net Income(TTM)18.69M
Analysts82.22
Price Target41.62 (8.78%)
Short Float %1.84%
Short Ratio1.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-18
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.56%
Min EPS beat(2)15.35%
Max EPS beat(2)23.76%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)20.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.28%
Max EPS beat(4)54.46%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)44.34%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)76.97%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.68%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.28%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.29%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.03
Fwd PE 19.49
P/S 2.88
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.22
P/B 1.77
P/tB 1.77
EV/EBITDA 9.27
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY3.84%
EPS(NY)1.96
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)-3.42
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.65
OCFY12.16%
SpS13.27
BVpS21.59
TBVpS21.59
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number26.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.32%
ROE 6.89%
ROCE 7.29%
ROIC 5.51%
ROICexc 5.51%
ROICexgc 5.51%
OM 23.35%
PM (TTM) 11.2%
GM 58.32%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.44%
ROA(5y)0.37%
ROE(3y)2.84%
ROE(5y)1.07%
ROIC(3y)2.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.85%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.85%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.75%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y163.18%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y163.43%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y156.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y14.53%
GM growth 5Y5.23%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.8
Cap/Depr 287.26%
Cap/Sales 60.82%
Interest Coverage 2.66
Cash Conversion 78.74%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.06
Altman-Z 1.98
F-Score6
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)359.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)248.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)83.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)61.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.95%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y87.22%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y18.81%
EPS Next 2Y19.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
EPS Next 5Y15.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.53%
Revenue growth 3Y29.35%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%6.67%
Revenue Next Year8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y11.51%
Revenue Next 3Y10.36%
Revenue Next 5Y8.06%
EBIT growth 1Y7.22%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y194.8%
EBIT Next Year130.95%
EBIT Next 3Y41.72%
EBIT Next 5Y30.61%
FCF growth 1Y65.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y75.75%
OCF growth 3Y32.56%
OCF growth 5Y17.71%

NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP / NGS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NGS.


What is the valuation status of NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP (NGS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP (NGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP (NGS) stock?

NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP (NGS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP (NGS) is 26.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.