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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Natural Gas Services Group's Enterprise Value is $693.8 Mil.
Natural Gas Services Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-52.8 Mil. Therefore, Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-FCF for today is -13.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
NGS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -96.74 Med: -3.21 Max: 265.7
Current: -13.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Natural Gas Services Group was 265.70. The lowest was -96.74. And the median was -3.21.
NGS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 582
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 15.935
vs NGS: -13.14
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $36.47.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Natural Gas Services Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Natural Gas Services Group EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Natural Gas Services Group's current Enterprise Value is $693.8 Mil.
Natural Gas Services Group's Free Cash Flow 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 $-52.8 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-FCF of -13.14 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #999999 out of 582 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Natural Gas Services Group's current EV-to-FCF is -13.14. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #999999 out of 582 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Natural Gas Services Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Services Group's EV-to-FCF compare to FET and EROK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #999999 out of 582 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Natural Gas Services Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 15.94, based on 582 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.94 — 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-FCF is -13.14. 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 $28.59, compared to a current price of $36.47 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -13.14. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Gas Services Group (NGS), the current EV-to-FCF is -13.14 as of Jul. 25, 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 $36.47 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.59.
GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Services Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGS:
EV-to-FCF: -13.14
GF Value™: $28.59 vs. price of $36.47 (27.6% above fair value)
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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