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Natural Gas Services GroupNGS +2.09%83 EV-to-OCF is 10.76 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 7.49. GuruFocus rates NGS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Oil & Gas companies, Natural Gas Services Group ranks worse than 70.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
NGS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 7.49 Max: 85.48
Current: 10.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Natural Gas Services Group was 85.48. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 7.49.
NGS's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 70.21% of 1017
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.87
vs NGS: 10.76
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Natural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Natural Gas Services Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Natural Gas Services Group's share price for today is $36.64.
Natural Gas Services Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.720.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Natural Gas Services Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Natural Gas Services Group EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Natural Gas Services Group's current Enterprise Value is $696.0 Mil.
Natural Gas Services Group's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $64.7 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-OCF of 10.76 as of Jul. 31, 2026. This is 44% above median its historical median of 7.49. Over the past decade, Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 1.15 to 85.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #714 out of 1017 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Natural Gas Services Group's current EV-to-OCF of 10.76 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 7.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 85.48. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.87. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 10.76 is 83.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #714 out of 1017 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Natural Gas Services Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-OCF compare to OIS and CLB?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #714 out of 1017 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Natural Gas Services Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.87. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 10.76 is 83.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Natural Gas Services Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 1.15 to 85.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.49 vs. the industry median of 5.87, 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-OCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.87, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF of 10.76 is 83.3% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.87 — 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-OCF is 10.76, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 7.49. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.96, compared to a current price of $36.64 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.76, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 7.49 and 83.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.87. Natural Gas Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Gas Services Group (NGS), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.76 as of Jul. 31, 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 $36.64 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.96.
GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Services Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGS:
EV-to-OCF: 10.76 (44% above median its 10-year median of 7.49)
GF Value™: $28.96 vs. price of $36.64 (26.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#714 of 1017)
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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