Natural Gas Services (NGS)
NYSE:NGS
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NGS Stock Chart & Stats
$38.10
-$0.21(-0.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$38.10
-$0.21(-0.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.72 - $44.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.28K
Average Volume (3M)107.93K
Market Cap
$525.73M
Enterprise Value$744.60M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.31M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$226.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.8
Beta1.21
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.43Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.75
Shares Outstanding12,598,365
10 Day Avg. Volume104,077
30 Day Avg. Volume107,927
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.47
Price to Book (P/B)1.54
Price to Sales (P/S)2.45
P/FCF Ratio6.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.42
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.15
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.67Price Target Upside35.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$199.73M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Utilization & Recurring Rental RevenueHigh rented horsepower and 86.9% utilization drive recurring, contract-like rental revenue and scale economics. Sustained utilization and rental pricing discipline support predictable cash flows and revenue visibility across multiple quarters, underpinning long-term service margins and fleet returns.
Materially Improved ProfitabilityMargins and operating profitability have recovered meaningfully versus prior losses, with strong EBITDA margins and operating cash flow that covers net income ~2.7x. These durable margin levels improve resilience to commodity cycles and provide capacity to fund capex, dividends and deleveraging.
Scale & Fleet Mix Expansion Via FlatrockThe Flatrock acquisition broadens large-horsepower and electric capacity in key basins, increasing operational density and customer exposure in the Permian/Eagle Ford. Immediate accretion and higher utilization enhance pricing power, fleet optimization and long-term organic growth opportunities.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage After M&APost-acquisition leverage near ~3x and higher historical debt-to-equity raise financial risk and reduce optionality. Sustained leverage heightens sensitivity to cash flow swings, increases interest and covenant exposure, and makes successful cash conversion and integration execution critical to restoring balance-sheet flexibility.
Volatile Free Cash FlowLarge FCF swings reflect lumpy growth capex, timing of collections and asset monetizations. Persistent volatility in FCF can strain ability to sustainably fund dividends, reduce debt or invest opportunistically, increasing reliance on external financing during down cycles or heavy reinvestment periods.
Supply Chain & Inflationary Cost PressureStructural inflation and prolonged lead times for critical engines and components can compress margins and delay deployments. These durable headwinds reduce margin predictability and may force higher pricing or slower fleet growth; absent full pass-through, profitability and utilization targets could be impaired.
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NGS FAQ
What was Natural Gas Services’s price range in the past 12 months?
Natural Gas Services lowest stock price was $22.72 and its highest was $44.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Natural Gas Services’s market cap?
Natural Gas Services’s market cap is $525.73M.
When is Natural Gas Services’s upcoming earnings report date?
Natural Gas Services’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Natural Gas Services’s earnings last quarter?
Natural Gas Services released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.447 by $0.083.
Is Natural Gas Services overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Natural Gas Services’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Natural Gas Services pay dividends?
Natural Gas Services pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.63%. See more information on Natural Gas Services dividends here
What is Natural Gas Services’s EPS estimate?
Natural Gas Services’s EPS estimate is 0.43.
How many shares outstanding does Natural Gas Services have?
Natural Gas Services has 12,598,365 shares outstanding.
What happened to Natural Gas Services’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Natural Gas Services reported an EPS of $0.53 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.447. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.88%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Natural Gas Services?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NGS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Natural Gas Services Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$51.67 (35.61% Upside)
$51.67 (35.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NGS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 9.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
65.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
17.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Natural Gas Services
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) is a U.S.-based company that specializes in providing natural gas compression solutions and equipment to the energy sector. NGS's activities encompass the full lifecycle of natural gas compressors and associated gear, including their design, manufacturing, rental, and sale. A significant portion of its operations centers on the rental of compression units, which cater to small, medium, and large horsepower requirements, primarily supporting unconventional oil and natural gas extraction. As of December 31, 2021, NGS maintained a substantial rental fleet comprising 2,023 natural gas compression units, collectively generating 418,041 horsepower. Beyond rental, NGS is also involved in the engineering, fabrication, and assembly of compressor components, which are then integrated into full compressor units for either rental or direct sale. The company further designs and manufactures its own range of reciprocating compressor frames, cylinders, and various parts. In addition to compression, NGS extends its expertise to flare stacks. It designs, fabricates, sells, installs, and services flare stacks along with their accompanying ignition and control systems. These systems are crucial for the safe, controlled incineration of various gas compounds – such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gases – in both onshore and offshore environments. To complement its product offerings, NGS provides comprehensive customer support for its compressor and flare sales, and it also runs an exchange and rebuild program specifically for small horsepower screw compressors. NGS primarily serves a diverse client base within the energy sector, including exploration and production (E&P) companies utilizing compressor units for artificial lift, E&P firms focused on natural gas-weighted production, and various midstream companies. Established in 1998, Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
NGS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong operational and financial start to 2026 with multiple quarterly records (rental revenue, adjusted EBITDA, utilization), a dividend increase, fleet optimization actions and raised EBITDA guidance. These positives are tempered by emerging inflationary pressures (parts, lubes, labor), supply-chain and lead-time risks for certain components, elevated DSO in Q1 and management's caution that Q1 margins may not be a sustainable run rate. On balance, the company appears well-positioned with healthy liquidity and a disciplined capital allocation approach, while facing manageable market and cost headwinds.View all NGS earnings summariesNGS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$51.67
▲(35.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.25% Insiders
27.62% Mutual Funds
29.27% Other Institutional Investors
24.39% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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