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NGS Stock Chart & Stats
$36.47
-$0.07(-0.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$36.47
-$0.07(-0.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.72 - $44.61
Previous Close$36.4
Volume162.74K
Average Volume (3M)137.49K
Market Cap
$453.46M
Enterprise Value$705.19
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.31M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$226.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.9
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.75
Shares Outstanding12,634,618
10 Day Avg. Volume125,394
30 Day Avg. Volume137,485
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$52.25Price Target Upside43.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$212.50M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Profitability & MarginsMargins and operating profitability have recovered substantially versus 2021–2022, reflecting stronger pricing and service mix. Sustained mid‑teens-plus operating margins provide durable earnings cushion, supporting cash generation and reinvestment needs over the next several quarters if activity holds.
High Fleet Utilization & Scalable Rental ModelA high utilization rental fleet drives recurring revenue and operating leverage; fleet optimization toward large, electric units raises per‑unit revenue and lowers maintenance intensity. Consistently strong utilization supports predictable cash flows and margin sustainability over 2–6 months.
Strategic, Accretive M&A Expands ScaleThe Flatrock acquisition materially increases high‑horsepower capacity, basin density and electric compression exposure. Immediate accretion plus broader customer roster and operational scale improve competitive positioning and cost synergies, strengthening long‑term service capability and market share.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage Post‑AcquisitionLeverage rising toward ~3x after the acquisition increases financial rigidity and interest exposure. Higher debt magnifies downside risk if utilization or pricing weakens, constraining capital allocation flexibility and making consistent cash generation essential to avoid refinancing or restrictive covenant pressures.
Volatile Free Cash FlowLarge swings in free cash flow reflect uneven capex and investment timing tied to fleet cycles. Persistent FCF volatility can strain liquidity, complicate dividend policy and limit opportunistic M&A unless operating cash flow remains consistently strong to cover growth and financing needs.
Inflation & Supply‑Chain ConstraintsRising input costs and longer equipment lead times compress margins and slow fleet expansion or replacement cadence. Over several months, these structural cost and supply constraints can reduce realized margins, delay revenue from new horsepower and increase maintenance expense volatility.
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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 $44.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Natural Gas Services’s market cap?
Natural Gas Services’s market cap is $453.46M.
When is Natural Gas Services’s upcoming earnings report date?
Natural Gas Services’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 8 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 1.28%. See more information on Natural Gas Services dividends here
What is Natural Gas Services’s EPS estimate?
Natural Gas Services’s EPS estimate is 0.4.
How many shares outstanding does Natural Gas Services have?
Natural Gas Services has 12,634,618 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:
$52.25 (43.27% Upside)
$52.25 (43.27% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NGS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 9.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
51.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.28%
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
$52.25
▲(43.27% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.24% Insiders
27.70% Mutual Funds
4.34% Other Institutional Investors
47.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors