In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Kodiak Gas Services's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-33.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kodiak Gas Services's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
KGS's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 3.86 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:KGS) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Kodiak Gas Services Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Kodiak Gas Services Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kodiak Gas Services's Net Current Asset Value 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.
KGS vs AROC, NOV, WFRD: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Kodiak Gas Services's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kodiak Gas Services's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kodiak Gas Services's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $-33.17 mean?
Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-33.17 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Kodiak Gas Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #999999 out of 299 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Kodiak Gas Services' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Kodiak Gas Services' current Net Current Asset Value is $-33.17. Based on the distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #999999 out of 299 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' Net Current Asset Value compare to AROC and NOV?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #999999 out of 299 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Kodiak Gas Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.86. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Oil & Gas companies is 3.86, based on 299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Kodiak Gas Services and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kodiak Gas Services's current Net Current Asset Value is $-33.17. 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 $37.23, compared to a current price of $74.43 — trading 99.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-33.17. Kodiak Gas Services' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kodiak Gas Services (KGS), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-33.17 as of Mar. 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 $74.43 is trading 99.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.23.
GuruFocus considers Kodiak Gas Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KGS:
Net Current Asset Value: $-33.17
GF Value™: $37.23 vs. price of $74.43 (99.9% above fair value)
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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