Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:KGS) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Kodiak Gas Services Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Kodiak Gas Services Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kodiak Gas Services's Forward PE 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.
Kodiak Gas Services Forward PE Ratio Chart
Kodiak Gas Services Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
23.15
15.52
Kodiak Gas Services Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
23.15
21.42
19.41
16.15
15.52
24.84
KGS vs AROC, NOV, WFRD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Kodiak Gas Services's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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.
Kodiak Gas Services Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kodiak Gas Services's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kodiak Gas Services's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 26.65 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Kodiak Gas Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #467 out of 542 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Kodiak Gas Services' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Kodiak Gas Services' current Forward PE Ratio is 26.65. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.66. Kodiak Gas Services' value of 26.65 is 150.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #467 out of 542 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kodiak Gas Services has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kodiak Gas Services' Forward PE Ratio compare to AROC and NOV?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #467 out of 542 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Kodiak Gas Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.66. Kodiak Gas Services' value of 26.65 is 150.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 10.66, based on 542 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kodiak Gas Services's current Forward PE Ratio of 26.65 is 150.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Kodiak Gas Services and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kodiak Gas Services's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kodiak Gas Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.52, compared to a current price of $67.47 — trading 79.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 26.65 and 150.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 10.66. Kodiak Gas Services' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kodiak Gas Services (KGS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 26.65 as of Jul. 06, 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 Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodiak Gas Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $67.47 is trading 79.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.52.
GuruFocus considers Kodiak Gas Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KGS:
Forward PE Ratio: 26.65
GF Value™: $37.52 vs. price of $67.47 (79.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 150.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#467 of 542)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kodiak Gas Services Inc is an operator of contract compression infrastructure in the United States. The company manages its business through two operating segments: Contract Services and Other Services. Contract Services consists of operating company-owned and customer-owned compression, gas treating, and cooling infrastructure, pursuant to fixed-revenue contracts to enable the production and gathering of natural gas and oil. Other Services consist of a full range of contract services to support the ancillary needs of customers, including station construction, maintenance and overhaul, freight and crane charges, and other time and material-based offerings. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Contract Services segment.
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