Ncs Multistage Holdings Inc (NCSM)
NASDAQ:NCSM
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Ncs Multistage Holdings
(NASDAQ:NCSM)
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Rating:79Outperform
Price Target:
$79.00
▲(111.00% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/18/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial improvement (profitability, cash generation, and a low-leverage balance sheet) and a very low P/E valuation. This is moderated by overbought technical conditions and 2026 guidance risks, including lower free cash flow guidance, Canada headwinds, and modest margin pressure.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet & low leverage
Very low leverage and rising equity create durable financial flexibility. The reduced debt load and strong equity base support capital allocation, M&A, and cyclicality resilience, lowering bankruptcy risk and enabling reinvestment or returns even if activity softens over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Business cyclicality and short recovery track record
Historic earnings volatility and a relatively short recent turnaround mean profitability and cash flow gains may not be persistent. Prior negative cash flow years and swingy results reduce visibility into sustainable margins and raise downside risk if E&P activity weakens over coming quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet & low leverage
Very low leverage and rising equity create durable financial flexibility. The reduced debt load and strong equity base support capital allocation, M&A, and cyclicality resilience, lowering bankruptcy risk and enabling reinvestment or returns even if activity softens over the next several quarters.
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Ncs Multistage Holdings (NCSM) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$177.02M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)14.51K
Price to Earnings (P/E)1.7
Beta (1Y)0.18
Revenue Growth16.61%
EPS Growth-72.29%
CountryUS
Employees252
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Equipment & Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.60
Shares Outstanding2,545,535
10 Day Avg. Volume15,608
30 Day Avg. Volume14,506
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.81
Price to Sales (P/S)0.55
P/FCF Ratio4.87
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.79
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)4.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$189.10M
Ncs Multistage Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Ncs Multistage Holdings (NCSM) is a diversified company operating primarily in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. The firm specializes in providing innovative solutions across various industries, including construction, engineering, and r...
How the Company Makes Money
NCSM makes money by selling and/or renting completion tools and providing associated field services used in multistage well completions. Its revenue is primarily generated when exploration and production (E&P) customers execute completion programs...
Ncs Multistage Holdings Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 04, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Overall the call presents a positive operational and financial story: the company delivered double-digit revenue growth, a 20% increase in adjusted EBITDA, strong free cash flow conversion (>70% of adjusted EBITDA), successful integration progress of the ResMetrics acquisition, and continued product commercialization and geographic expansion. Offsetting these positives are region-specific headwinds in Canada, modest margin compression, seasonal/back-half weighted earnings, lower free cash flow guidance for 2026 versus 2025, and external macro/geo-political risks that are not included in guidance. On balance, the company beat guidance in 2025, strengthened its balance sheet, and provided reasonable 2026 guidance while calling out manageable near-term risks.Positive Updates
Full-Year Revenue Growth
Fiscal 2025 revenue of $183.6M, up 13% year-over-year (10% ex-ResMetrics contribution), exceeding the high end of guidance.
Negative Updates
Canada Softness and Near-Term Headwinds
Canada Q4 revenue declined 7% YoY; management expects Canadian revenue to be lower in 2026 due to lower rig counts and customer consolidation (Q1 Canada revenue guidance $26.5M–$28.5M).
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Full-Year Revenue Growth
Fiscal 2025 revenue of $183.6M, up 13% year-over-year (10% ex-ResMetrics contribution), exceeding the high end of guidance.
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Company Guidance
The company guided Q1 2026 revenue of $49–$53 million (≈+2% at the midpoint vs. 2025) with U.S. revenue $19.5–$20.5M, international $3–$4M, and Canada $26.5–$28.5M; adjusted gross margin 39–41%; adjusted EBITDA $6.5–$8.5M; and depreciation & amortization ≈$1.6M. For full-year 2026 management expects revenue of $184–$194M, adjusted EBITDA of $26–$29M, gross capital expenditures of $1.5–$2.0M, and free cash flow after JV distributions of $12–$16M (targeting >50% adjusted-EBITDA-to-FCF conversion). They noted seasonality with EBITDA and FCF weighted to H2, paid $1.5M contingent ResMetrics consideration in Jan 2026, and reiterated medium-term targets of 25–35% incremental adjusted-EBITDA margins and a 15% ROIC objective.Ncs Multistage Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
80
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 184.73M | 162.56M | 142.47M | 155.63M | 118.50M |
| Gross Profit | 70.64M | 62.15M | 50.99M | 56.09M | 43.97M |
| EBITDA | 17.68M | 13.98M | 1.86M | 4.73M | 1.72M |
| Net Income | 23.75M | 6.59M | -3.15M | -1.10M | -4.73M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 181.20M | 152.81M | 152.03M | 138.60M | 142.32M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 36.73M | 25.88M | 16.72M | 16.23M | 22.17M |
| Total Debt | 12.95M | 14.63M | 13.51M | 12.88M | 13.15M |
| Total Liabilities | 38.10M | 36.70M | 42.64M | 29.34M | 31.66M |
| Stockholders Equity | 126.24M | 98.84M | 91.62M | 91.03M | 92.58M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 20.97M | 11.42M | 2.58M | -2.55M | 10.75M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 22.18M | 12.72M | 4.77M | -1.42M | 11.58M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -6.29M | 479.00K | -1.68M | -698.00K | -444.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.30M | -4.27M | -2.44M | -2.74M | -4.26M |
Ncs Multistage Holdings Technical Analysis
Positive
37.44
Price Trends
45.41
Positive
42.20
Positive
39.74
Positive
Market Momentum
7.90
Negative
75.53
Negative
77.24
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NCSM, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 37.44 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 54.62, below the 50-day MA of 45.41, and below the 200-day MA of 39.74, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 7.90 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 75.53 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 77.24 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for NCSM.
Ncs Multistage Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | $177.02M | 1.71 | 21.91% | ― | 16.61% | -72.29% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
59 Neutral | $192.44M | 116.13 | 0.57% | ― | 18.98% | ― | |
49 Neutral | $99.56M | -2.82 | -7.14% | ― | -6.90% | 94.14% | |
49 Neutral | $130.89M | -23.15 | -3.08% | ― | 7.46% | -165.76% | |
45 Neutral | $68.62M | -11.83 | -19.72% | ― | -22.31% | 39.11% | |
45 Neutral | $52.92M | -0.46 | 147.42% | ― | -12.57% | -45.75% |
* Energy Sector Average
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