NGS (Natural Gas Services Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.74 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 93% Above Median


NGS Natural Gas Services Group Inc NGS
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Price $40.53
GF Value $28.38
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What is Natural Gas Services Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Natural Gas Services Group NGS +1.20% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates NGS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 772 Oil & Gas companies, Natural Gas Services Group ranks worse than 64.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), Natural Gas Services Group's current share price is $40.53. Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.23. Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NGS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.9   Max: 2.31
Current: 1.72

During the past years, Natural Gas Services Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.31. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.90.

NGS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.51% of 772 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs NGS: 1.72

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Natural Gas Services Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.270. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $23.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Natural Gas Services Group  (NYSE:NGS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Natural Gas Services Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Natural Gas Services Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Natural Gas Services Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Natural Gas Services Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.97 1.13 1.22 1.47 1.62

NGS vs FET, EROK, CLB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Natural Gas Services Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.53/23.23
=1.74

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Natural Gas Services Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=22.27/330.2130*330.2130
=22.270

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Natural Gas Services Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.968 241.018 24.618
201609 18.124 241.428 24.789
201612 18.251 241.432 24.962
201703 18.315 243.801 24.807
201706 18.373 244.955 24.768
201709 18.468 246.819 24.708
201712 19.978 246.524 26.760
201803 19.896 249.554 26.327
201806 19.926 251.989 26.112
201809 19.984 252.439 26.141
201812 19.933 251.233 26.199
201903 19.904 254.202 25.856
201906 19.986 256.143 25.765
201909 19.116 256.759 24.585
201912 18.850 256.974 24.222
202003 19.050 258.115 24.371
202006 19.086 257.797 24.447
202009 19.081 260.280 24.208
202012 18.973 260.474 24.053
202103 18.874 264.877 23.530
202106 18.807 271.696 22.858
202109 18.922 274.310 22.778
202112 18.695 278.802 22.142
202203 18.744 287.504 21.528
202206 18.849 296.311 21.006
202209 18.891 296.808 21.017
202212 18.845 296.797 20.967
202303 18.855 301.836 20.628
202306 18.709 305.109 20.248
202309 18.902 307.789 20.279
202312 19.058 306.746 20.516
202403 19.482 312.332 20.597
202406 19.784 314.175 20.794
202409 20.206 315.301 21.162
202412 20.483 315.605 21.431
202503 20.865 319.799 21.544
202506 21.295 322.561 21.800
202509 21.620 324.800 21.980
202512 21.850 324.054 22.265
202603 22.270 330.213 22.270

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.74 mean?
Natural Gas Services Group (NGS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.74 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #498 out of 772 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Natural Gas Services Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.74 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 2.31. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 1.74 is 47.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #498 out of 772 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Natural Gas Services Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FET and EROK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #498 out of 772 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Natural Gas Services Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 1.74 is 47.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Natural Gas Services Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 2.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.18, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.18, based on 772 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Gas Services Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.74 is 47.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Gas Services Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 $28.38, compared to a current price of $40.53 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 47.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.18. Natural Gas Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Gas Services Group (NGS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Jul. 11, 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 $40.53 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.38. GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Services Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.74 (93% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: $28.38 vs. price of $40.53 (42.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#498 of 772)

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 601 State Street, Suite 400, Southlake, TX, USA, 76092
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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