Natural Gas Services GroupNGS -2.70%78 Current Ratio is 2.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 5.10. GuruFocus rates NGS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Oil & Gas companies, Natural Gas Services Group ranks better than 78.34% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Natural Gas Services Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.70.
Natural Gas Services Group has a current ratio of 2.70. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Gas Services Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NGS'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.4 Med: 5.1 Max: 28.83
Current: 2.7
During the past 13 years, Natural Gas Services Group's highest Current Ratio was 28.83. The lowest was 1.40. And the median was 5.10.
NGS's Current Ratio is ranked better than 78.34% of 1011
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs NGS: 2.70
Natural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Natural Gas Services Group Current Ratio Related Terms
Natural Gas Services Group Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Natural Gas Services Group's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Natural Gas Services Group Current Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Natural Gas Services Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Services Group's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Natural Gas Services Group (NGS) has a Current Ratio of 2.70 as of Mar. 2026. This is 47% below median its historical median of 5.10. Over the past decade, Natural Gas Services Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.40 to 28.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #219 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Natural Gas Services Group's Current Ratio too high?
Natural Gas Services Group's current Current Ratio of 2.70 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 28.83. The Oil & Gas industry median Current Ratio is 1.35. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 2.70 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #219 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natural Gas Services Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Services Group's Current Ratio compare to OIS and FET?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #219 out of 1011 companies for Current Ratio. This places Natural Gas Services Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.35. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 2.70 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, Natural Gas Services Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.40 to 28.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.10 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Natural Gas Services Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Current Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.35, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Gas Services Group's current Current Ratio of 2.70 is 100% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Gas Services Group's current Current Ratio is 2.70, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 5.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Gas Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Services Group (NGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.22, compared to a current price of $42.94 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.70, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.10 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.35. Natural Gas Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Gas Services Group (NGS), the current Current Ratio is 2.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Natural Gas Services Group (NGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.94 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.22.
GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Services Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGS:
Current Ratio: 2.70 (47% below median its 10-year median of 5.10)
GF Value™: $28.22 vs. price of $42.94 (52.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#219 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Gas Services Group Inc provides natural gas compression equipment and services to the energy industry. The company manufactures, fabricates, rents, sells, and maintains natural gas compressors and flare systems for oil and natural gas production and plant facilities. Its operating units include Rental, Sales, and Aftermarket services. It operates in one reporting segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue by renting out low- to medium-horsepower compression equipment to natural gas production companies in unconventional oil and gas regions of the United States.
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