NYSE:NGS Natural Gas Services Group (NGS) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaring (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free NGS Stock Alerts $24.23 +0.02 (+0.08%) (As of 04/24/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.89▼$24.9050-Day Range$14.72▼$24.2152-Week Range$9.55▼$24.90Volume103,675 shsAverage Volume61,795 shsMarket Capitalization$301.35 millionP/E Ratio63.76Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$26.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Natural Gas Services Group alerts: Email Address Natural Gas Services Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.3% Upside$26.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.32% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth40.32%From $1.24 to $1.74 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.79 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector181st out of 234 stocksOil & Gas Field Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry12th out of 17 stocks 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNatural Gas Services Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageNatural Gas Services Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.32% of the float of Natural Gas Services Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNatural Gas Services Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Natural Gas Services Group has recently increased by 13.92%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldNatural Gas Services Group does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthNatural Gas Services Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for NGS. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNatural Gas Services Group has a news sentiment score of 0.63. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Natural Gas Services Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest9 people have searched for NGS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 800% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Natural Gas Services Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Natural Gas Services Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 6.93% of the stock of Natural Gas Services Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions65.62% of the stock of Natural Gas Services Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Natural Gas Services Group are expected to grow by 40.32% in the coming year, from $1.24 to $1.74 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Natural Gas Services Group is 63.87, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.95.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Natural Gas Services Group is 63.87, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 19.49.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNatural Gas Services Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.28. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsPentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...Get all the info here >>> About Natural Gas Services Group Stock (NYSE:NGS)Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. provides natural gas compression equipment and services to the energy industry in the United States. It engineers and fabricates, operates, rents, and maintains natural gas compressors for oil and natural gas production and plant facilities. It also designs, fabricates, and assembles compressor units for rental or sale; and designs, manufactures, and sells a line of reciprocating natural gas compressor frames, cylinders, and parts. In addition, the company offers flare stacks and related ignition and control devices for the onshore and offshore incineration of gas compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gases. Further, it provides aftermarket services for its compressor and flare sales business; and exchange and rebuild program for small horsepower screw compressors. It markets its products to exploration and production companies that utilize compressor units for artificial lift applications; and oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Midland, Texas.Read More NGS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart NGS Stock News HeadlinesApril 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comThis Underrated Natural Gas Stock Could Rally Double-Digits SoonA new commodity cycle is approaching for energy stocks; leading the way in this momentum gauge is the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEARCA: XLE. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) outperformed the broader S&P 500 by 2% in the past quarter.April 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comThis Underrated Natural Gas Stock Could Rally Double-Digits Soon (NGS)As demand for natural gas could make its prices catch up to oil, this stock is the clear choice for institutions to consider buying for double-digit upsideApril 24, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...April 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNatural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $16.23April 17, 2024 | msn.comNatural Gas Services Group (NGS) Price Target Increased by 32.84% to 30.26April 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNatural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) Stock Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $15.89April 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNatural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:NGS) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value EstimateApril 4, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for NGS on Strong Financials and Market Demand with Increased Price TargetApril 24, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...April 4, 2024 | seekingalpha.comNatural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 3, 2024 | nasdaq.comNat-Gas Prices Erase Early Gains on Forecasts for Warmer US Spring TempsApril 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNatural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:NGS) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 3, 2024 | nasdaq.comNatural Gas Services Group: Strong Earnings and a Bullish OutlookApril 3, 2024 | stocknews.comNatural Gas Services Group (NGS): Is This Energy Stock a Strong Buy After Earnings?April 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 Natural Gas Services Group Inc Earnings CallApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNatural Gas Services Group, Inc. Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 EarningsApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNatural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS) Posts Strong Full Year and Q4 Earnings, Surpassing Analyst ...April 1, 2024 | globenewswire.comNatural Gas Services Group, Inc. Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 EarningsMarch 26, 2024 | globenewswire.comNatural Gas Services Group, Inc. Announces 4th Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Earnings Conference CallMarch 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Natural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) three years ago would have delivered you a 103% gainMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comDominion’s proposed natural gas rate increase not well-receivedMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comSNGPL assures uninterrupted gas supply on Sehr,IftarMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comRising RNG Industry Offers Hope Amidst Falling Natural Gas PricesMarch 10, 2024 | investing.comNatural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)February 25, 2024 | benzinga.comNatural Gas Services Gr Stock (NYSE:NGS) Dividends: History, Yield and DatesFebruary 24, 2024 | wsj.comU.S. Natural Gas Futures Give Back More GainsFebruary 23, 2024 | msn.comNat-Gas Prices Sink as Warm Winter Temps Engulf the U.S.See More Headlines Receive NGS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Natural Gas Services Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings4/01/2024Today4/24/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/20/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Oil & gas field services, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Equipment & Services Current SymbolNYSE:NGS CUSIP63886Q10 CIK1084991 Webwww.ngsgi.com Phone(432) 262-2700Fax432-262-2701Employees266Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$26.00 High Stock Price Target$26.00 Low Stock Price Target$26.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.38 Trailing P/E Ratio62.90 Forward P/E Ratio19.27 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$4.75 million Net Margins3.92% Pretax Margin5.46% Return on Equity2.37% Return on Assets1.28% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.70 Current Ratio2.33 Quick Ratio1.67 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$121.17 million Price / Sales2.45 Cash Flow$2.63 per share Price / Cash Flow9.08 Book Value$18.96 per share Price / Book1.26Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares12,437,000Free Float11,575,000Market Cap$297.24 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.16 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. James R. Hazlett (Age 68)VP & Chief Technical Officer Comp: $407.56kMr. Justin C. Jacobs (Age 49)CEO & Director Mr. Brian L. Tucker (Age 50)COO & President Mr. John Bittner (Age 56)Interim CFO & Interim Principal Financial Officer Ms. Alicia DadaInvestor Relations CoordinatorKyle KruegerOwner of apollo capitalMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCSI CompresscoNASDAQ:CCLPRanger Energy ServicesNYSE:RNGRMammoth Energy ServicesNASDAQ:TUSKKLX Energy ServicesNASDAQ:KLXENine Energy ServiceNYSE:NINEView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipAssenagon Asset Management S.A.Bought 2,182 shares on 4/24/2024Ownership: 0.408%Tower Research Capital LLC TRC Bought 3,293 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 0.027%Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLCSold 8,011 shares on 2/12/2024Ownership: 4.986%Boston PartnersSold 37,293 shares on 2/7/2024Ownership: 0.230%Jump Financial LLCBought 10,880 shares on 2/7/2024Ownership: 0.087%View All Institutional Transactions NGS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Natural Gas Services Group stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Natural Gas Services Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" NGS shares. View NGS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Natural Gas Services Group's stock price target for 2024? 1 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Natural Gas Services Group's shares. Their NGS share price targets range from $26.00 to $26.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $26.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NGS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have NGS shares performed in 2024? Natural Gas Services Group's stock was trading at $16.08 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NGS shares have increased by 50.7% and is now trading at $24.23. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Natural Gas Services Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 20th 2024. View our NGS earnings forecast. How were Natural Gas Services Group's earnings last quarter? Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:NGS) posted its earnings results on Monday, April, 1st. The oil and gas company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter. The oil and gas company had revenue of $36.22 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $32.90 million. Natural Gas Services Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.37% and a net margin of 3.92%. What other stocks do shareholders of Natural Gas Services Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Natural Gas Services Group investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), Bank of America (BAC), B&G Foods (BGS), Pfizer (PFE), Royal Gold (RGLD), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), FuelCell Energy (FCEL), Oasis Petroleum (OAS) and Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE). Who are Natural Gas Services Group's major shareholders? Natural Gas Services Group's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.41%). Insiders that own company stock include James R Hazlett, John Chisholm, Leslie Ann Beyer and Stephen Charles Taylor. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Natural Gas Services Group? Shares of NGS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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