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Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS) Stock

Natural Gas Services Group Inc Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS), a prominent company in the energy & transportation sector within the oil & gas field services, nec industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $24.37. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $16.70 and $29.74. This places the current price at 81.9% of its 52-week high and 45.9% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 67,691. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 62.97, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $22.62 by 7.74%. Similarly, it is above its 200-day moving average of $23.28 by 4.68%. The MACD histogram is -0.01, indicating bearish momentum (MACD Line: 1.02, Signal Line: 1.02).

Market Cap

$337.05M

52-Week High

$29.74

-18.06% from high

52-Week Low

$16.70

+45.93% from low

Avg Daily Volume

75,519

100-day average

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

20.07

Near market average

Forward P/E

11.88

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

12.99

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

1.29

EV/EBITDA

7.57

EPS (TTM)

$1.34

Price to Sales

2.09

Beta

0.65

Less volatile than market

How is NGS valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Natural Gas Services Group Inc trades at a P/E ratio of 20.07, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 11.88 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 12.99 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is NGS's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.65, Natural Gas Services Group Inc is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 1.29 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

10.50%

Operating Margin

24.60%

Return on Equity

6.77%

Return on Assets

4.62%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

12.10%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-7.30%

How profitable and efficient is NGS's business model?
Natural Gas Services Group Inc achieves a profit margin of 10.50%, meaning it retains $10.50 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 24.60% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 6.77% and ROA at 4.62%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are NGS's recent growth trends?
Natural Gas Services Group Inc's revenue grew by 12.10% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings decreased by 7.30% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES, NEC industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

12.53M

Book Value/Share

$20.86

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is NGS's market capitalization and position?
Natural Gas Services Group Inc has a market capitalization of $337.05M, classifying it as a small-cap stock (under $2B). Small-caps offer significant growth potential but come with higher volatility and risk. They can be more sensitive to economic conditions but may provide outsized returns if successful. With 12.53M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES, NEC industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does NGS's price compare to its book value?
Natural Gas Services Group Inc's book value per share is $20.86, while the current stock price is $24.37, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.17. This reasonable premium to book value suggests the market values the company's earnings power and intangible assets appropriately. Most profitable companies trade between 1-3x book value. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$36.25

48.75% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

1

Buy

3

Hold

0

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for NGS?
4 analysts cover NGS with 100% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The strong bullish consensus may already be priced in. The consensus target of $36.25 implies 48.7% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on NGS?
Current analyst recommendations:1 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 000The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 02:49 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

62.97

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$22.62

7.74% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$23.28

4.68% above MA-200

MACD Line

1.02

MACD Signal

1.02

MACD Histogram

-0.01

Bearish

What does NGS's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for NGS is currently 62.97, indicating the stock is showing bullish momentum (60-70 range). The stock has positive momentum without being extremely overbought. This zone often occurs during healthy uptrends where buyers remain in control. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this confirms bullish conditions.
How should traders interpret NGS's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at 1.02 below the signal line at 1.02, with histogram at -0.01. This bearish crossover indicates downward pressure. The narrow histogram suggests a potential trend change ahead. The 50-day MA ($22.62) is below the 200-day MA ($23.28), forming a death cross pattern that often warns of extended weakness. Price is currently above both MAs, confirming strength.

Indicators last updated: Jun 25, 2025, 12:32 AM

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