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Natural Gas Services GroupNGS +3.76%82 EV-to-EBIT is 17.21 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 15.24. GuruFocus rates NGS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 Oil & Gas companies, Natural Gas Services Group ranks worse than 69.31% on this metric.
Natural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Natural Gas Services Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $699.6 Mil.
Natural Gas Services Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $42.6 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Natural Gas Services Group EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Natural Gas Services Group's current Enterprise Value is $732.3 Mil.
Natural Gas Services Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $42.6 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 17.21 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 15.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #481 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Natural Gas Services Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.21 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 15.24. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.67. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 17.21 is 47.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #481 out of 694 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to FET and EROK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #481 out of 694 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Natural Gas Services Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.67. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 17.21 is 47.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.24 vs. the industry median of 11.67, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.67, based on 694 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Gas Services Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.21 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Gas Services Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.21, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 15.24. 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 $28.53, compared to a current price of $39.46 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.21, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 15.24 and 47.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.67. Natural Gas Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Gas Services Group (NGS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.21 as of Jul. 21, 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 $39.46 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.53.
GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Services Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGS:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.21 (13% above median its 10-year median of 15.24)
GF Value™: $28.53 vs. price of $39.46 (38.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#481 of 694)
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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