Natural Gas Services Group Experiences Revision in Its Stock Evaluation Metrics

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc., a microcap player in the industrial manufacturing sector, has recently undergone a valuation adjustment. The company's current P/E ratio stands at 18, while its price-to-book value is recorded at 1.26. Other key financial metrics include an EV to EBIT ratio of 13.53 and an EV to EBITDA ratio of 7.11. The company's return on capital employed (ROCE) is noted at 8.56%, and its return on equity (ROE) is at 7.04%.
In comparison to its peers, Natural Gas Services Group's valuation metrics reflect a competitive landscape. For instance, Graham Corp. also holds a fair valuation but exhibits a significantly higher P/E ratio of 41.09. Meanwhile, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. is categorized as expensive with a P/E of 15.05, while Mayville Engineering Co., Inc. and Core Molding Technologies, Inc. maintain fair valuations with P/E ratios of 161.17 and 31.45, respectively.

The company's stock performance has shown variability, with a year-to-date return of -3.54%, contrasting with the S&P 500's 13.30% return over the same period. Over a longer horizon, Natural Gas Services Group has outperformed the S&P 500 with a three-year return of 153.68% compared to the index's 81.19%. This evaluation adjustment highlights the company's positioning within a diverse peer group, reflecting the broader trends in the industrial manufacturing industry.