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NGS Stock Chart & Stats
$34.74
-$0.07(-0.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$34.74
-$0.07(-0.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$27.05 - $44.61
Previous Close$36.4
Volume162.74K
Average Volume (3M)106.66K
Market Cap
$398.30M
Enterprise Value$883.20M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$84.00K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$328.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.4
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.63
Shares Outstanding12,898,285
10 Day Avg. Volume78,727
30 Day Avg. Volume106,661
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.47
Price to Book (P/B)1.54
Price to Sales (P/S)2.45
P/FCF Ratio-7.20
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.66
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$53.00Price Target Upside52.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.74
Revenue Forecast (FY)$214.38M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Profitability GrowthNGS has demonstrated a durable operating rebound, with revenue rising substantially over several years while gross and net margins recovered from earlier weakness. This combination indicates stronger scale and execution, giving the company a more substantial earnings base to support continued investment and customer growth.
Fleet Scale And UtilizationFleet expansion is translating into productive asset use rather than simply adding capacity. Higher utilization, growth in large-horsepower equipment, and improving pricing per horsepower support recurring rental economics and can increase earnings power as the expanded fleet remains deployed with customers.
Accretive Acquisition And Raised OutlookThe Flatrock acquisition materially increases NGS’s rented fleet and electric motor-drive exposure, while management has raised full-year EBITDA guidance after incorporating its contribution. The larger platform and expanded capabilities can strengthen market position and create a broader base for future organic growth.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageThe sharp increase in debt reduces financial flexibility and makes consistent operating performance more important. Higher leverage can constrain capital allocation, increase sensitivity to weaker customer activity, and leave less room to fund fleet expansion internally if cash generation does not remain strong.
Weak Free-Cash-Flow ConversionStrong operating cash flow has not translated into comparable free cash flow, indicating that investment needs or working-capital movements are absorbing substantial cash. This weak conversion heightens liquidity pressure alongside rising debt and may limit the company’s ability to self-fund growth consistently.
Cost And Equipment Supply PressurePersistent input-cost inflation can pressure margins even when rental pricing improves, while extended equipment lead times may slow fleet deployment and delay revenue growth. Together, these constraints could make expansion more capital-intensive and reduce the pace at which NGS captures customer demand.
NGS FAQ
What was Natural Gas Services Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Natural Gas Services Group lowest stock price was $27.05 and its highest was $44.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Natural Gas Services Group’s market cap?
Natural Gas Services Group’s market cap is $398.30M.
When is Natural Gas Services Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Natural Gas Services Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Natural Gas Services Group’s earnings last quarter?
Natural Gas Services Group released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported $0.3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.4 by -$0.1.
Is Natural Gas Services Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Natural Gas Services Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Natural Gas Services Group pay dividends?
Natural Gas Services Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.65%. See more information on Natural Gas Services Group dividends here
What is Natural Gas Services Group’s EPS estimate?
Natural Gas Services Group’s EPS estimate is 0.44.
How many shares outstanding does Natural Gas Services Group have?
Natural Gas Services Group has 12,898,285 shares outstanding.
What happened to Natural Gas Services Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Natural Gas Services Group reported an EPS of $0.3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.4. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.513%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Natural Gas Services Group?
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$53.00 (52.56% Upside)
$53.00 (52.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NGS Sentiment 89%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 70.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
36.69%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Natural Gas Services Group
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was predominantly positive: the company reported record revenue, adjusted EBITDA, utilization, strong fleet growth and mix shift toward large-horsepower and electric units, improved working capital and cash generation, and an accretive acquisition that expands scale and capabilities. Challenges cited (inflationary cost pressure, extended equipment lead times, one-time tax and transaction costs, and integration/synergy uncertainty) are real but appear manageable relative to the company’s operational momentum, liquidity, and raised guidance.View all NGS earnings summariesNGS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$53.00
▲(52.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.17% Insiders
27.13% Mutual Funds
6.55% Other Institutional Investors
43.03% Public Companies and
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