Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS)
NYSEEnergyOil & Gas Equipment & ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-09
$38.08+3.11%
Close 2026-09-09 · 1-day change
NYSEEnergyOil & Gas Equipment & ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-09
Broken: Primary pillar broken — Net income grows to at least $6.8 million in 2026-Q1: metric not reported.
Natural Gas Services Group raised its 2026 EBITDA guidance to $92.5M. It plans to keep capital spending steady at $15M to $18M. Net income rose from $4.1M to $6.8M in recent quarters. The company is growing profits and managing costs well.
The company faces volatile management and sector headwinds. Free cash flow is negative now. Rising debt from recent deals could pressure finances.
The price is about 3% below our fair value near $40. Analysts expect 24% revenue growth. We agree this growth is justified but see risks.
Breaks if: Adjusted EBITDA falls below $92.5 million in FY26
Breaks if: Capital expenditures exceed $18 million or drop below $15 million in FY26
Breaks if: Net income falls below $6.8 million in 2026-Q1
This is not a price target or investment advice.
A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.
This investment represents a growth-focused thesis with elements of volatility. NGS is working on expanding its operations and optimizing its fleet, but the management's performance has been inconsistent.
The current valuation suggests that the market sees NGS as relatively cheap compared to its peers. However, there is a notable expectations gap, indicating that investors may not fully anticipate the potential risks and rewards.
Management is on track with growth initiatives, as shown by increased rented horsepower and adjusted EBITDA. However, there is a mixed outlook on capital allocation, which could impact future performance.
The long-term thesis will depend on macroeconomic factors, such as inflation trends, and the performance of sector leaders. Additionally, any changes in guidance from NGS could significantly affect investor sentiment.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
Valuation fell by 11.5 points (from 75.3 to 63.8).
Yes, our read has strengthened. The latest earnings beat supports this improved outlook. There are no new threats impacting the thesis.
as of 2026-09-09
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Overall, NGS is in a cautious position with a focus on growth and dividends, but it faces risks from management volatility and market conditions. Not investment advice.