Natural Gas Services (NGS)


Market Price (9/5/2026): $36.34 | Market Cap: $460.2 MilSector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Natural Gas Services (NGS)


Market Price (9/5/2026): $36.34
Market Cap: $460.2 Mil
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.7%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 42%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence. Themes include US LNG, and US Oilfield Technologies.

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 72%

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -17%

Key risks
NGS key risks include [1] a significant revenue concentration from its single largest customer, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.7%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 42%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence. Themes include US LNG, and US Oilfield Technologies.
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 72%
5 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -17%
6 Key risks
NGS key risks include [1] a significant revenue concentration from its single largest customer, Show more.

NGS in ETFs

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DFAS0.01%
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DFAC0.00%

Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Natural Gas Services (NGS) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Decline in GAAP Net Income due to Flatrock Acquisition Costs. Natural Gas Services Group (NGS) reported a GAAP net income of $3.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026). This represented a decline from $5.2 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, in fiscal Q2 2025, and $6.8 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in fiscal Q1 2026. This decrease in GAAP net income was primarily driven by $3.3 million in strategic transaction costs related to the Flatrock Acquisition, which were embedded in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

2. Increased Debt and Capital Expenditure Outlook. To fund future expansion, the company increased its revolving credit facility to $500 million in June 2026, with total borrowings reaching $328 million as of June 30, 2026. Additionally, Natural Gas Services Group raised its full-year 2026 growth capital expenditures guidance to a range of $60 million to $80 million. While these actions support long-term growth, the increased debt and substantial capital outlay may have introduced short-term investor caution regarding the company's financial leverage and investment efficiency.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Natural Gas Services (NGS) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Decline in GAAP Net Income due to Flatrock Acquisition Costs. Natural Gas Services Group (NGS) reported a GAAP net income of $3.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026). This represented a decline from $5.2 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, in fiscal Q2 2025, and $6.8 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in fiscal Q1 2026. This decrease in GAAP net income was primarily driven by $3.3 million in strategic transaction costs related to the Flatrock Acquisition, which were embedded in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

2. Increased Debt and Capital Expenditure Outlook. To fund future expansion, the company increased its revolving credit facility to $500 million in June 2026, with total borrowings reaching $328 million as of June 30, 2026. Additionally, Natural Gas Services Group raised its full-year 2026 growth capital expenditures guidance to a range of $60 million to $80 million. While these actions support long-term growth, the increased debt and substantial capital outlay may have introduced short-term investor caution regarding the company's financial leverage and investment efficiency.

3. Broader Industry Headwinds Despite Company-Specific Strength. Although NGS reported strong company-specific results, including record second-quarter performance and an increase in full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $103 million - $108 million, the broader "Oil and Gas - Mechanical and Equipment" industry faced a "gloomy" outlook. As of July 31, 2026, this was attributed to "softer equipment demand and conservative capital spending by upstream players," which may have created negative sentiment that overshadowed NGS's positive operational performance.

4. Analyst Downgrades and Market Re-evaluation. Following the release of the Q2 2026 earnings report on August 10, 2026, some research analysts revised their ratings for Natural Gas Services Group. Notably, Zacks Research downgraded the stock from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating on August 13, 2026. Such changes in analyst sentiment, even amidst generally positive earnings beats, can contribute to a re-evaluation by the market and impact stock performance.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -7.2% change in NGS stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -11.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120269042026Change
Stock Price ($)39.1436.33-7.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1791895.6%
Net Income Margin (%)12.2%10.8%-11.2%
P/E Multiple22.622.5-0.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1313-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution-7.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NGS-7.2% 
Market (SPY)1.8%9.0%
Sector (XLE)13.8%25.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.3% change in NGS stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -11.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269042026Change
Stock Price ($)37.9836.33-4.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)16718913.5%
Net Income Margin (%)11.2%10.8%-3.5%
P/E Multiple25.522.5-11.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1313-0.9%
Cumulative Contribution-4.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NGS-4.3% 
Market (SPY)12.6%7.8%
Sector (XLE)15.3%30.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 40.8% change in NGS stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 25.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259042026Change
Stock Price ($)25.8036.3340.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)16418915.4%
Net Income Margin (%)10.9%10.8%-1.0%
P/E Multiple18.022.525.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1213-1.4%
Cumulative Contribution40.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NGS40.8% 
Market (SPY)20.4%16.2%
Sector (XLE)45.1%32.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 240.7% change in NGS stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 27822.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120239042026Change
Stock Price ($)10.6636.33240.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9818993.0%
Net Income Margin (%)0.0%10.8%27822.5%
P/E Multiple3,449.822.5-99.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1213-2.9%
Cumulative Contribution240.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NGS240.7% 
Market (SPY)77.1%34.4%
Sector (XLE)57.5%48.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
NGS Return10%9%40%67%27%7%283%
Peers Return60%71%33%27%26%32%669%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NGS Win Rate33%58%50%58%50%56% 
Peers Win Rate54%56%56%50%48%62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NGS Max Drawdown-22%-37%-24%-29%-41%-22% 
Peers Max Drawdown-46%-47%-30%-28%-41%-31% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: AROC, KGS, RES, TTI, HLX. See NGS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/4/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventNGSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-37.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven168 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-15.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven178 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-10.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven6 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-63.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven172.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven237 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-25.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1922 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven32 days62 days

Compare to AROC, KGS, RES, TTI, HLX

In The Past

Natural Gas Services's stock fell -37.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 60.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventNGSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-37.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven168 days79 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-63.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven172.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven237 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-25.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1922 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven32 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-45.6%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven83.7%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven294 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-33.8%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.1%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven453 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-22.4%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.8%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven171 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-65.9%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven193.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven411 days1085 days

Compare to AROC, KGS, RES, TTI, HLX

In The Past

Natural Gas Services's stock fell -37.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 60.1% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Natural Gas Services (NGS)

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) is a U.S.-based company that provides essential natural gas compression services and equipment to the energy industry. Its primary business involves the rental and sale of natural gas compressors. As of December 2021, NGS maintained a rental fleet of over 2,000 compression units, offering various horsepower applications predominantly for unconventional oil and natural gas production.

Beyond rentals, NGS also fabricates, manufactures, and sells a wide range of natural gas compressors and related components, including compressor frames, cylinders, and parts. The company engineers and assembles these units for both its rental fleet and for direct sale. Additionally, NGS designs, fabricates, sells, installs, and services flare stacks and associated ignition systems, which are used for the safe incineration of various gas compounds onshore and offshore.

The company primarily serves exploration and production (E&P) companies that utilize compression units for applications such as artificial lift or those focused on natural gas-weighted production. Midstream companies also represent a significant customer segment for NGS. Headquartered in Midland, Texas, NGS supports these customers with comprehensive customer support services, including exchange and rebuild programs for compressors.

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  • Natural Gas Services is like United Rentals, but specifically for natural gas compression and flaring equipment.
  • Think of Natural Gas Services as a Caterpillar for the natural gas processing and production industry.

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  • Natural Gas Compression Unit Rental: The company rents out small, medium, and large horsepower natural gas compression units for various energy industry applications.
  • Natural Gas Compressor Manufacturing and Sales: It designs, fabricates, manufactures, and sells natural gas compressors, including reciprocating compressor frames, cylinders, and parts.
  • Flare Stacks and Systems: NGS designs, fabricates, sells, installs, and services flare stacks along with related ignition and control devices for gas incineration.
  • Compressor Exchange and Rebuild Program: This service provides an exchange and rebuild option specifically for small horsepower screw compressors.
  • Customer Support Services: The company offers customer support services for its compressor and flare sales businesses.

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Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) primarily sells its services and equipment to other companies in the energy industry. The provided background information does not list the specific names of its customer companies or their public symbols.

However, the company identifies the following types of entities as its major customers:

  • Exploration and production (E&P) companies that utilize compressor units for artificial lift applications.
  • Exploration and production (E&P) companies that focus on natural gas-weighted production.
  • Midstream companies.

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Justin Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Jacobs was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. in February 2024. Prior to joining NGS, he served as a Managing Director and was a member of the management committee at Mill Road Capital Management LLC, an investment firm specializing in small, publicly traded companies, where he worked since 2005. From 1999 to 2004, Mr. Jacobs was employed by LiveWire Capital, an investment and management group primarily supported by The Blackstone Group and Thomas Lee Partners, focusing on operational buyouts of middle-market companies. During his time at LiveWire, he held various operational roles, including interim Chief Operating Officer, in several portfolio companies. Before LiveWire, from 1996 to 1999, he was an investment professional in the private equity group at The Blackstone Group, where he was involved in transactions across various industries, including oil refining. Mr. Jacobs is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee, Inc., and has previously served on the boards of multiple public and private companies. He holds a B.S. from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia with concentrations in accounting and finance. Ian Eckert, Chief Financial Officer Mr. Eckert is set to join Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. as Chief Financial Officer no later than January 6, 2025, having been appointed effective December 30, 2024. Before his employment with NGS, he served as Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President, and Corporate Controller at Alamo Group Inc., a public company listed on the NYSE that manufactures equipment for industrial, vegetation, and agricultural markets, starting in June 2023. From 2020 to 2023, Mr. Eckert was the Vice President, Finance for AMETEK Inc.'s Electron Microscopy Technologies business. Prior to 2020, he held progressively responsible roles in controllership, financial planning and analysis, and strategy at Howmet Aerospace Inc. (formerly Alcoa Inc.). He began his professional career at Lafarge. Mr. Eckert earned a B.S. in Finance from Indiana University and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. Steven Pye, Vice President, Operations Prior to his employment with Natural Gas Services Group, Inc., Mr. Pye worked for ExxonMobil, where his most recent role was Permian Regional Engineering Manager following the acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. He spent 13 years at Pioneer Natural Resources, advancing through various roles, and ultimately serving as Director of Production Operations. In this capacity, he led extensive production operations and multidisciplinary field and engineering teams across active oil basins. Mr. Pye began his career as a Production Engineer at BP, supporting operations in Midland, Azerbaijan, Alaska, and Durango. He holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. John A. Rowell, Vice President, Technical Mr. Rowell has been a crucial contributor to the development of Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.'s innovative technology, which has played a significant role in the company's growth. He started his career with the company in 2001, initially fabricating compressor units.

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Key Business Risks for Natural Gas Services (NGS)

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) faces several key risks inherent to its operations within the energy industry. These include its high dependence on the volatile oil and natural gas markets, significant customer concentration, and increasing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) as well as regulatory pressures. The most significant risk to Natural Gas Services is its **dependence on oil and natural gas price volatility** and, consequently, the expenditure levels of the energy industry. NGS's revenue is highly sensitive to fluctuations in commodity prices, which directly impact the exploration and production (E&P) and midstream companies that are its primary customers. Lower oil and gas prices can lead to reduced capital expenditures by these customers, subsequently decreasing the demand for NGS's natural gas compression services and equipment, thereby adversely affecting its revenue and profitability. A second critical risk is **customer concentration**. Natural Gas Services has a substantial reliance on a few major customers. For example, Occidental Permian and Devon Energy collectively accounted for 59% of NGS's 2025 revenue and 62% of its year-end accounts receivable. The loss of one or both of these key customers, or a significant deterioration in their financial condition, could have a material adverse effect on NGS's business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. Finally, **ESG pressures and regulatory risks** pose a growing challenge. Increased scrutiny and evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, alongside climate-related regulations (such as those concerning methane emissions), can impact investor sentiment and access to capital for NGS and its customers. Stricter environmental rules could also dampen customer activity in the fossil fuel sector, reduce demand for compression services, or increase NGS's operational costs to ensure compliance.

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The accelerating global energy transition away from fossil fuels, including natural gas, towards renewable energy sources and decarbonization technologies.

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Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) operates in the natural gas compression and flare systems markets primarily within the United States.

Natural Gas Compression Services and Equipment

The addressable market for natural gas compression services and equipment in the United States is substantial. The U.S. Natural Gas Compressor Market was valued at approximately USD 1.90 billion in 2024. This market is projected to reach USD 1.67 billion in 2025. Globally, the natural gas compressor market was valued at USD 5.57 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 8.34 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.94% during the forecast period. North America accounted for the largest share of this global market, holding 34.11% in 2024. NGS's offerings, including reciprocating compressors, align with a significant segment of this market, as reciprocating types constitute about 61% of compressors in operation in the U.S.

Flare Stacks and Related Ignition and Control Devices

For its flare stacks and related ignition and control devices, Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. addresses the market for flare gas recovery systems. The United States flare gas recovery system market reached USD 203.2 million in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to USD 324.2 million by 2035, exhibiting a healthy CAGR of 6.8% during this forecast period. This U.S. market is also expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2030. Globally, the flare gas recovery system market was estimated at USD 2.35 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.16 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 5.2%.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Natural Gas Services (NGS) over the next 2-3 years:
  1. Expansion of Large-Horsepower and Electric Motor-Driven Units in Rental Fleet: Natural Gas Services is strategically expanding its rental fleet, with a particular focus on high-return large-horsepower and electric motor-driven compression units. This expansion is driven by strong customer demand and is expected to continue boosting rental revenue and adjusted gross margins. The company has secured new long-term contracts for these types of units, setting a solid foundation for future revenue growth.
  2. Increased Fleet Utilization and Pricing Improvements: NGS has consistently achieved record fleet utilization rates and continues to implement pricing improvements across its compression portfolio. This operational efficiency and ability to command higher rental rates for its equipment are anticipated to further drive rental revenue and overall profitability.
  3. Sustained Industry Demand for Compression Services: The company expects continued growth due to strong structural tailwinds in the compression industry. These tailwinds include increasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) export demand, rising natural gas power generation, and growing electricity consumption driven by data centers and AI infrastructure. This robust market demand underpins NGS's organic growth strategy.
  4. Expanding Customer Relationships and Organic Market Share Gains: Natural Gas Services is focused on expanding its customer relationships and has demonstrated a consistent ability to capture market share organically. This involves attracting new clients and strengthening ties with existing major customers, such as Occidental Permian and Devon Energy, which contribute significantly to their revenue.
  5. Strategic Acquisitions: While prioritizing organic growth, Natural Gas Services also includes the disciplined evaluation of strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as part of its capital allocation framework. These potential acquisitions could enhance the company's market position and expand its customer offerings.

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Share Repurchases

  • In 2025, Natural Gas Services Group authorized a $6 million stock repurchase program.
  • In October 2021, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $10 million of outstanding common stock.
  • Under a prior authorization that expired in September 2021, the company repurchased 478,769 shares of common stock for a total of $5.0 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • For the full year 2025, capital expenditures totaled $121.5 million, with $109.8 million allocated as growth capital for new large-horsepower compression units.
  • For 2026, growth capital expenditures are expected to range from $55 million to $70 million, focused on continued investment in large horsepower compression units, and maintenance capital expenditures are projected to be between $15 million and $18 million.
  • In 2024, the company's growth capital expenditures amounted to $60.5 million, and maintenance capital expenditures were $11.4 million.

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Peer Outperformance in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

NGS has outperformed 73% of its 33 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is TDW. Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ranks 4th of 7 industries in Energy by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Oil & Gas Equipment & Services constituents that NGS has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
29%
of 38 industry peers · 35.9% return
3Y
86%
of 37 industry peers · 233.6% return
5Y
73%
of 33 industry peers · 289.4% return
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services peers with revenue growth within 4pp of NGS's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
NGS Natural Gas Services 25.3% 22.5x 35.9%233.6%289.4%
TDW Tidewater 22.4% 19.0x 64.8%38.7%725.4% +436pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Energy sector, ranked by 5Y. Oil & Gas Equipment & Services is NGS's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 11 111.1%113.5%407.7% PBF 768% · MPC 646% · VLO 569%
Integrated Oil & Gas 7 48.0%55.0%246.3% IMO 432% · SU 346% · CVE 319%
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation 18 34.5%116.5%227.7% INSW 828% · LPG 783% · TRGP 615%
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ← 34 60.6%22.0%125.2% FTI 1129% · SEI 775% · TDW 725%
Coal & Consumable Fuels 14 30.6%55.2%112.0% EU 1144% · LEU 450% · CCJ 373%
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 51 29.2%5.4%110.9% KGEI 8100% · OBE 7152% · EP 3033%
Oil & Gas Drilling 7 72.6%0.7%100.8% VAL 188% · PDS 168% · NE 116%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

NGSAROCKGSRESTTIHLXMedian
NameNatural .Archrock Kodiak G.RPC Tetra Te.Helix En. 
Mkt Price36.3332.6962.596.506.9110.6021.64
Mkt Cap0.55.76.01.41.01.61.5
Rev LTM1891,5051,3921,7896421,3031,348
Op Inc LTM47577438554710077
FCF LTM-31291539-1523522
FCF 3Y Avg-3813550109-216879
CFO LTM7972647918371253218
CFO 3Y Avg5853041628164188235

Growth & Margins

NGSAROCKGSRESTTIHLXMedian
NameNatural .Archrock Kodiak G.RPC Tetra Te.Helix En. 
Rev Chg LTM15.4%11.5%8.2%25.4%5.7%6.2%9.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg25.3%18.5%23.1%0.9%2.1%6.2%12.3%
Rev Chg Q24.2%-3.1%21.1%9.5%6.8%20.8%15.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM5.6%-0.8%5.2%2.3%1.9%4.2%3.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM30.0%22.8%15.2%-3.5%-24.5%23.4%19.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg718.8%45.5%25.5%-42.1%7.7%47.2%35.5%
Op Mgn LTM24.8%38.3%31.5%3.1%7.3%7.7%16.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg21.9%34.0%28.3%5.3%8.0%7.9%15.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.5%0.0%-0.0%-0.0%-0.6%2.7%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM41.8%48.2%34.4%10.2%11.0%19.4%26.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg33.8%40.2%33.9%18.6%10.3%14.4%26.2%
FCF/Rev LTM-16.5%19.4%0.4%2.2%-2.4%18.1%1.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-24.3%10.0%4.0%7.3%-0.3%12.8%5.7%

Valuation

NGSAROCKGSRESTTIHLXMedian
NameNatural .Archrock Kodiak G.RPC Tetra Te.Helix En. 
Mkt Cap0.55.76.01.41.01.61.5
P/S2.43.84.30.81.51.22.0
P/Op Inc9.89.913.625.520.615.614.6
P/EBIT10.99.518.929.721.718.118.5
P/E22.517.474.361.2154.739.350.3
P/CFO5.87.912.57.613.66.27.7
Total Yield5.7%8.4%4.3%4.2%0.6%2.5%4.2%
Dividend Yield1.3%2.7%2.9%2.5%0.0%0.0%1.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-12.4%2.5%1.7%9.0%0.3%12.9%2.1%
D/E0.70.40.50.00.20.40.4
Net D/E0.70.40.4-0.10.1-0.00.2

Returns

NGSAROCKGSRESTTIHLXMedian
NameNatural .Archrock Kodiak G.RPC Tetra Te.Helix En. 
1M Rtn-0.6%-3.7%9.0%13.0%-18.2%13.7%4.2%
3M Rtn-8.5%-3.8%-3.1%-3.9%-25.6%14.7%-3.8%
6M Rtn-3.2%-6.3%14.8%7.6%-15.3%17.8%2.2%
12M Rtn35.9%32.1%77.9%39.1%44.9%60.6%42.0%
3Y Rtn233.6%183.5%306.1%-14.7%20.0%-0.3%101.7%
1M Excs Rtn0.1%-2.1%10.8%11.0%-19.7%7.9%4.0%
3M Excs Rtn-13.0%-8.3%-7.7%-8.4%-30.2%10.2%-8.4%
6M Excs Rtn-17.7%-20.8%0.3%-6.9%-29.8%3.3%-12.3%
12M Excs Rtn17.2%13.4%59.2%20.4%26.2%41.9%23.3%
3Y Excs Rtn171.6%112.3%229.3%-84.0%-46.5%-66.9%32.9%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Rental16414410674 
Aftermarket services45622
Parts256  
Other (Compressors/Rebuilds)23355
Compressors   42
Flares   00
Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842 rental revenue    64
Total1721571218572


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20072006200520042003
Sales7911 
Service & Maintenance1011 
Corporate -11   
Rental 15   
NGE Leasing (NGE)  572
Great Lakes Compression, Inc. (GLC)    1
Natural Gas Services Group (NGSG)    -2
Rotary Gas Systems (RGS)    0
Total812791


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20062002
Corporate136 
Great Lakes Compression, Inc. (GLC) 9
NGE Leasing (NGE) 11
Natural Gas Services Group (NGSG) 1
Rotary Gas Systems (RGS) 4
Total13624


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$36.33 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.5 
First Trading Date10/22/2002 
Distance from 52W High-17.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$37.58$37.11
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-3.3%-2.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility36.9%33.6%
Downside Capture36.2433.90
Upside Capture-11.6862.41
Correlation (SPY)8.6%16.7%
NGS Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.580.510.260.210.421.01
Up Beta1.581.630.22-0.270.260.95
Down Beta-0.190.61-0.010.290.391.40
Up Capture-19%-50%10%20%54%96%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days9183165138407
Down Capture64%77%68%57%43%88%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days12243362113343

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NGS
NGS36.1%33.6%0.96-
Sector ETF (XLE)47.5%21.7%1.7031.9%
Equity (SPY)19.7%12.8%1.1315.9%
Gold (GLD)24.6%29.2%0.755.7%
Commodities (DBC)44.1%20.4%1.6920.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.1%13.6%0.39-2.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-26.9%43.8%-0.598.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NGS
NGS31.2%43.7%0.75-
Sector ETF (XLE)25.4%25.7%0.8641.9%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.2%0.5723.6%
Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.829.0%
Commodities (DBC)10.7%19.5%0.4329.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.7%18.9%-0.0112.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.6%52.6%0.3814.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NGS
NGS3.9%46.3%0.25-
Sector ETF (XLE)10.6%29.6%0.3948.1%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7232.4%
Gold (GLD)12.4%16.3%0.624.4%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.3531.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1924.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)64.0%66.2%1.0410.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 73120260.2%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity12.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/19/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/10/2026-0.5%3.1% 
5/13/20260.7%1.8%1.7%
3/18/20265.8%6.7%2.1%
11/12/20255.4%6.4%19.0%
8/13/2025-4.8%-0.6%4.3%
5/12/202518.4%15.6%16.7%
3/19/2025-4.0%-1.1%-13.1%
11/15/20240.3%11.7%2.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111312
# Negative1199
Median Positive4.0%6.7%8.4%
Median Negative-3.8%-2.2%-7.9%
Max Positive21.5%25.1%34.8%
Max Negative-10.0%-16.1%-19.9%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/10/2026-0.5%3.1% 
5/13/20260.7%1.8%1.7%
3/18/20265.8%6.7%2.1%
11/12/20255.4%6.4%19.0%
8/13/2025-4.8%-0.6%4.3%
5/12/202518.4%15.6%16.7%
3/19/2025-4.0%-1.1%-13.1%
11/15/20240.3%11.7%2.0%
8/15/20243.6%-2.2%-7.9%
5/17/2024-2.0%-8.1%-19.9%
4/1/202412.4%15.9%9.0%
11/20/2023-3.8%-1.9%-10.1%
8/14/20234.0%3.9%7.8%
5/15/2023-2.1%1.9%-5.5%
11/14/2022-10.0%-16.1%-6.1%
5/16/20223.5%7.0%7.4%
3/17/2022-7.5%-0.5%15.4%
11/12/2021-0.3%-8.0%-15.6%
8/11/2021-4.1%-7.2%-5.6%
5/13/20211.2%6.5%16.2%
11/17/2020-1.8%14.9%-4.3%
8/18/202021.5%25.1%34.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111312
# Negative1199
Median Positive4.0%6.7%8.4%
Median Negative-3.8%-2.2%-7.9%
Max Positive21.5%25.1%34.8%
Max Negative-10.0%-16.1%-19.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/10/202610-Q
03/31/202605/11/202610-Q
12/31/202503/16/202610-K
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q
12/31/202403/17/202510-K
09/30/202411/14/202410-Q
06/30/202408/14/202410-Q
03/31/202405/15/202410-Q
12/31/202304/01/202410-K
09/30/202311/14/202310-Q
06/30/202308/14/202310-Q
03/31/202305/15/202310-Q
12/31/202203/31/202310-K
09/30/202211/14/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/10/202610-Q
03/31/202605/11/202610-Q
12/31/202503/16/202610-K
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q
12/31/202403/17/202510-K
09/30/202411/14/202410-Q
06/30/202408/14/202410-Q
03/31/202405/15/202410-Q
12/31/202304/01/202410-K
09/30/202311/14/202310-Q
06/30/202308/14/202310-Q
03/31/202305/15/202310-Q
12/31/202203/31/202310-K
09/30/202211/14/202210-Q
06/30/202208/15/202210-Q
03/31/202205/16/202210-Q
12/31/202103/18/202210-K
09/30/202111/12/202110-Q
06/30/202108/16/202110-Q
03/31/202105/14/202110-Q
12/31/202003/31/202110-K
09/30/202011/16/202010-Q
06/30/202008/18/202010-Q
03/31/202005/11/202010-Q
12/31/201903/31/202010-K
09/30/201911/08/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/11/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/10/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported103.00 Mil105.50 Mil108.00 Mil11.1% RaisedGuidance: 95.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Growth Capital ExpendituresReported6.0E9%7.0E9%8.0E9%12.0% RaisedGuidance: 6.25E9% for 2026
2026 Maintenance Capital ExpendituresReported15.00 Mil17.00 Mil19.00 Mil3.0% RaisedGuidance: 16.50 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/13/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Horsepower DeploymentReported 50,000    
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported92.50 Mil95.00 Mil97.50 Mil2.2% RaisedGuidance: 93.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Growth Capital ExpendituresReported5.5E9%6.25E9%7.0E9%0 AffirmedGuidance: 6.25E9% for 2026
2026 Maintenance Capital ExpendituresReported15.00 Mil16.50 Mil18.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 16.50 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/18/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported90.50 Mil93.00 Mil95.50 Mil   
2026 Effective Tax RateReported 25.0%    
2026 Growth Capital ExpendituresReported5.5E9%6.25E9%7.0E9%4.2% RaisedGuidance: 6.0E9% for 2026
2026 Maintenance Capital ExpendituresReported15.00 Mil16.50 Mil18.00 Mil   

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/12/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 DividendsReported 0.11    
2025 Adjusted EBITDAReported78.00 Mil79.50 Mil81.00 Mil1.9% RaisedGuidance: 78.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Growth CapexReported9.5E9%1.025E10%1.1E10%-2.4% LoweredGuidance: 1.05E10% for 2025
2025 Maintenance CapexReported11.00 Mil12.50 Mil14.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 12.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Growth CapexReported5.0E9%6.0E9%7.0E9%   

Insider Activity

Updated 9/3/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell309202637.2330,0001,116,7596,530,509Form
2Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell309202637.5870,0002,630,9227,721,080Form
3Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1212202533.5410,000335,4009,237,989Form
4Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1212202533.1610,000331,6009,464,925Form
5Holley, Jean K DirectBuy1210202532.042,19070,168461,056Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell309202637.2330,0001,116,7596,530,509Form
2Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell309202637.5870,0002,630,9227,721,080Form
3Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1212202533.5410,000335,4009,237,989Form
4Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1212202533.1610,000331,6009,464,925Form
5Holley, Jean K DirectBuy1210202532.042,19070,168461,056Form
6Holley, Jean K DirectBuy1209202532.0093529,920390,400Form
7Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1205202532.1220,000642,4009,489,276Form
8Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1120202531.3710,000313,7009,895,102Form
9Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1120202530.3110,000303,1009,863,844Form
10Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1118202531.0110,000310,06910,400,706Form
11Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1112202529.7718,748558,08610,282,738Form
12Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1107202529.0611,152324,05410,582,326Form
13Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell1107202529.001002,90010,884,628Form
14Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell926202528.507,915225,58610,700,225Form
15Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell925202528.5075921,63210,925,390Form
16Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell924202528.501,32637,79110,947,021Form
17Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell923202527.9511,457320,21610,772,567Form
18Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell919202527.50631,73210,914,448Form
19Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell918202527.501,63845,04610,916,418Form
20Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell917202527.516,553180,25310,964,015Form
21Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell916202527.502897,94811,141,432Form
22Taylor, Stephen Charles DirectSell904202527.0010,000270,01810,890,744Form
23Holley, Jean K DirectBuy904202526.583,75299,724207,316Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 5, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Aegis Financial Corp$22.2 Mil3.8%37TRIM -12.5%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Aegis Financial Corp$22.2 Mil3.8%37TRIM -12.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Aegis Financial Corp$22.2 Mil3.8%37TRIM -12.5%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 9/4/2026