Natural Gas Services GroupNGS -0.26%78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 233% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates NGS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Natural Gas Services Group ranks better than 94% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Natural Gas Services Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Gas Services Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NGS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.11
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Natural Gas Services Group was 0.11. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.06.
NGS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 94% of 433
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs NGS: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Natural Gas Services Group was 0.84%. The lowest was 0.25%. And the median was 0.34%.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Natural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Natural Gas Services Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Natural Gas Services Group Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Natural Gas Services Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
NGS vs OIS, FET, EROK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Natural Gas Services Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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.
Natural Gas Services Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Natural Gas Services Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Services Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Natural Gas Services Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Natural Gas Services Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors. This is 233% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Natural Gas Services Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #26 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Natural Gas Services Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Natural Gas Services Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 233% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.11. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 0.20 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #26 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natural Gas Services Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Services Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to OIS and FET?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #26 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Natural Gas Services Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 0.20 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Natural Gas Services Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Natural Gas Services Group has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Gas Services Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 60% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Gas Services Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 233% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. 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 $28.24, compared to a current price of $42.83 — trading 51.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 233% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 60% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Natural Gas Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Gas Services Group (NGS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 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 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 $42.83 is trading 51.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.24.
GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Services Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (233% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: $28.24 vs. price of $42.83 (51.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% below the Oil & Gas median (#26 of 433)
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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