Natural Gas Services GroupNGS -2.70%78 Quick Ratio is 1.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 3.34. GuruFocus rates NGS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Oil & Gas companies, Natural Gas Services Group ranks better than 68.55% on this metric.
Natural Gas Services Group has a quick ratio of 1.77. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Gas Services Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NGS'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 3.34 Max: 22.11
Current: 1.77
During the past 13 years, Natural Gas Services Group's highest Quick Ratio was 22.11. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 3.34.
NGS's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 68.55% of 1011
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs NGS: 1.77
Natural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Natural Gas Services Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
Natural Gas Services Group Quick 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.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Natural Gas Services Group's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Natural Gas Services Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Services Group's Quick Ratio falls into.
Natural Gas Services Group Quick Ratio Calculation
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.77 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 3.34. Over the past decade, Natural Gas Services Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 22.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #318 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Natural Gas Services Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Natural Gas Services Group's current Quick Ratio of 1.77 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 22.11. The Oil & Gas industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 1.77 is 58% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #318 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to OIS and FET?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Services Group ranks #318 out of 1011 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Natural Gas Services Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Natural Gas Services Group's value of 1.77 is 58% above this benchmark. Historically, Natural Gas Services Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 22.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.34 vs. the industry median of 1.12, 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 Quick Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Quick Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.12, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Natural Gas Services Group's current Quick Ratio of 1.77 is 58% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Gas Services Group's current Quick Ratio is 1.77, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 3.34. 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 $28.22, compared to a current price of $42.94 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.77, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.34 and 58% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.12. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Natural Gas Services Group (NGS), the current Quick Ratio is 1.77 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 $42.94 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.22.
GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Services Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGS:
Quick Ratio: 1.77 (47% below median its 10-year median of 3.34)
GF Value™: $28.22 vs. price of $42.94 (52.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58% above the Oil & Gas median (#318 of 1011)
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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