NGS
BULLISH
$40.69
Live
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. · NYSE
Target $47.25
(+16.1%)
$18.41
52W Range
$41.51
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 01, 2026
Market cap
$512.3M
P/E
25.92
ROE
7.5%
Profit margin
11.6%
Debt/Equity
0.85
Dividend yield
0.52%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
NGS presents a stable financial profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and strong growth fundamentals. While the current price of $40.69 is a premium to the Graham Number ($27.78), it remains below the growth-based intrinsic value of $46.32, supported by a highly attractive PEG ratio of 0.82. The company demonstrates exceptional earnings momentum with a 43.5% YoY growth rate and a consistent track record of beating analyst estimates. However, the bullish fundamental outlook is countered by bearish insider activity and weak technical trends.
Key Strengths
Exceptional earnings growth (43.5% YoY) and consistent EPS beats
Attractive PEG ratio (0.82) indicating undervaluation relative to growth
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.33
Better-than-sector average Debt/Equity ratio (0.85 vs 1.29)
High gross margins (57.70%) providing a significant buffer for operating costs
Key Risks
Significant insider selling ($6.87M) suggesting a perceived price ceiling
Bearish technical trend (10/100) indicating short-term momentum loss
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates only 'stable' rather than 'strong' financial health
High sensitivity to the volatile Oil & Gas equipment and services sector
Low dividend yield (0.52%) provides little downside protection for investors
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$43.5
+6.9% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
66
Strong
65
88
92
55
30
AI Verdict
Growth-Driven Outperformer
Key drivers: Earnings surprises, Revenue growth, PEG ratio, Sector relative debt
Confidence
80%
Value
65/100
Trades at a premium to defensive value (Graham) but a discount to growth value (Intrinsic).
Positives
- PEG ratio < 1.0
- Price below Intrinsic Value
Watchpoints
- Price significantly above Graham Number
- P/E of 25.92 is moderate
Future
88/100
Strong growth trajectory and earnings surprise history.
Positives
- 43.5% Earnings Growth
- Consistent quarterly beats (3/4 last 4)
- Positive forward P/E compression (18.04)
Watchpoints
- Sector cyclicality
Past
92/100
Exceptional historical price appreciation and operational turnaround.
Positives
- 1Y Change +128.9%
- 5Y Change +352.9%
- Consistent recovery from 2020-2022 losses
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
55/100
Liquidity is strong, but the deterministic health score is mediocre.
Positives
- Current Ratio 2.33
- Debt/Equity 0.85
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9 (Stable, not Strong)
- Altman Z-Score unavailable
Dividend
30/100
Not a dividend-focused investment; capital is being reinvested for growth.
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (6.37%) allows for future increases
Watchpoints
- Negligible yield (0.52%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$40.69
Analyst Target
$47.25
Upside/Downside
+16.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for NGS and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-30
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.
Primary
|
+352.9% | +292.8% | +128.9% | +46.9% | +7.8% | +6.0% |
|
FTW
Presidio Production Company
Peer
|
+6.8% | +6.8% | +4.3% | +1.5% | -7.3% | -1.2% |
|
CLNE
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
Peer
|
-80.6% | -43.2% | +77.6% | -4.2% | +8.6% | +2.4% |
|
GPRK
GeoPark Limited
Peer
|
-31.7% | -2.0% | +35.2% | +30.1% | -4.0% | +4.9% |
|
NOA
North American Construction Group Ltd.
Peer
|
+15.6% | -20.7% | -2.4% | -4.2% | +8.8% | +4.9% |
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+352.9%
3Y
+292.8%
1Y
+128.9%
6M
+46.9%
1M
+7.8%
1W
+6.0%
FTW
Presidio Production Company
Peer
5Y
+6.8%
3Y
+6.8%
1Y
+4.3%
6M
+1.5%
1M
-7.3%
1W
-1.2%
CLN
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
Peer
5Y
-80.6%
3Y
-43.2%
1Y
+77.6%
6M
-4.2%
1M
+8.6%
1W
+2.4%
GPR
GeoPark Limited
Peer
5Y
-31.7%
3Y
-2.0%
1Y
+35.2%
6M
+30.1%
1M
-4.0%
1W
+4.9%
NOA
North American Construction Group Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+15.6%
3Y
-20.7%
1Y
-2.4%
6M
-4.2%
1M
+8.8%
1W
+4.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
25.92
Forward P/E
18.04
PEG Ratio
0.82
P/B Ratio
1.86
P/S Ratio
2.97
EV/Revenue
N/A
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$512.3M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
11.56%
Operating Margin
20.95%
Gross Margin
57.7%
ROE
7.52%
ROA
4.67%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+13.5%
Earnings Growth
+43.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+13.51%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+43.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.85
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.33
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.33
Good
Cash/Share
$N/A
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.0B
Gross Margin
35.6%
Op. Margin
20.9%
Net Margin
8.9%
Total Assets
$0.6B
Liabilities
$0.3B
Equity
$0.3B
Debt/Equity
1.14x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
-149%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-11
$N/A
2026-03-16
$0.52
+48.8% surprise
2025-11-10
$0.45
+35.3% surprise
2025-08-11
$0.41
+34.0% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing NGS against 137 companies in the Energy sector
(14 bullish, 51 neutral, 72 bearish)
P/E Ratio
25.92
This Stock
vs
30.64
Sector Avg
-15.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.52%
This Stock
vs
10.58%
Sector Avg
-28.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
11.56%
This Stock
vs
7.94%
Sector Avg
+45.6%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.85
This Stock
vs
1.27
Sector Avg
-33.4%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
13.5%
This Stock
vs
19.16%
Sector Avg
-29.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.33
This Stock
vs
2.26
Sector Avg
+3.3%
(Better)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $512.3M | 25.92 | 7.5% | 11.6% | $40.69 | |
|
FTW
Presidio Production Company
|
BEARISH | $472.02M | - | -% | 5.8% | $10.59 | Compare |
|
CLNE
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
|
BEARISH | $557.35M | - | -34.7% | -52.3% | $2.54 | Compare |
|
GPRK
GeoPark Limited
|
BULLISH | $597.63M | 9.73 | 22.1% | 10.1% | $9.24 | Compare |
|
NOA
North American...
|
BEARISH | $416.85M | 17.67 | 8.0% | 2.6% | $14.67 | Compare |
NGS
Natural Gas...
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$512M
P/E
25.9
ROE
7.5%
Price
$40.69
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | JACOBS JUSTIN C | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 11,696 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | JACOBS JUSTIN C | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 11,696 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | TAYLOR STEPHEN CHARLES | Director | Sale | 100,000 | $3,747,681 |
| 2026-03-04 | TAYLOR STEPHEN CHARLES | Director | Stock Award | 336 | $12,607 |
| 2026-03-04 | TRINGALI DONALD J | Director | Stock Award | 40 | $1,501 |
| 2026-02-03 | JACOBS JUSTIN C | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 10,460 | - |
| 2026-02-03 | JACOBS JUSTIN C | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 10,460 | $366,832 |
| 2025-12-30 | ECKERT IAN M | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,532 | - |
| 2025-12-30 | ECKERT IAN M | Chief Financial Officer | Option Exercise | 2,532 | $86,063 |
| 2025-12-11 | TAYLOR STEPHEN CHARLES | Director | Sale | 20,000 | $667,000 |
| 2025-12-08 | HOLLEY JEAN K | Director | Purchase | 935 | $29,920 |
| 2025-12-08 | HOLLEY JEAN K | Director | Purchase | 2,190 | $70,168 |
| 2025-12-04 | TAYLOR STEPHEN CHARLES | Director | Sale | 20,000 | $642,400 |
| 2025-12-03 | TAYLOR STEPHEN CHARLES | Director | Stock Award | 412 | $12,566 |
| 2025-12-03 | TRINGALI DONALD J | Director | Stock Award | 49 | $1,494 |
JACOBS JUSTIN C
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-13
11,696 shares
JACOBS JUSTIN C
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-13
11,696 shares
TAYLOR STEPHEN CHARLES
Director
2026-03-06
100,000 shares
·
$3,747,681
TAYLOR STEPHEN CHARLES
Director
2026-03-04
336 shares
·
$12,607
TRINGALI DONALD J
Director
2026-03-04
40 shares
·
$1,501
JACOBS JUSTIN C
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-03
10,460 shares
JACOBS JUSTIN C
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-03
10,460 shares
·
$366,832
ECKERT IAN M
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-30
2,532 shares
ECKERT IAN M
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-30
2,532 shares
·
$86,063
TAYLOR STEPHEN CHARLES
Director
2025-12-11
20,000 shares
·
$667,000
HOLLEY JEAN K
Director
2025-12-08
935 shares
·
$29,920
HOLLEY JEAN K
Director
2025-12-08
2,190 shares
·
$70,168
TAYLOR STEPHEN CHARLES
Director
2025-12-04
20,000 shares
·
$642,400
TAYLOR STEPHEN CHARLES
Director
2025-12-03
412 shares
·
$12,566
TRINGALI DONALD J
Director
2025-12-03
49 shares
·
$1,494
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
4 analysts
Stifel
2026-03-20
Buy
Buy
Raymond James
2026-01-13
Strong Buy
Outperform
Stifel
2025-11-12
Buy
Buy
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