Natural Gas Services Group Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Natural Gas Services Group's CEO is Justin Jacobs, appointed in Feb 2024, has a tenure of 2.5 years. total yearly compensation is $2.97M, comprised of 19.6% salary and 80.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.21% of the company’s shares, worth $996.14K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2 years and 2.8 years respectively.
Key information
Justin Jacobs
Chief executive officer
US$3.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 19.58% |
| CEO tenure | 2.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 2.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 23
NGS: Acquisition Pipeline And Dividend Increase Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value price target for Natural Gas Services Group from $44.00 to $53.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels under a slightly lower discount rate. What’s in the News for Natural Gas Services Group Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.
Narrative Update • Jul 09
NGS: Defensive Index Additions And Dividend Hike Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for Natural Gas Services Group from $47.25 to $56.50, citing updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher discount rate and P/E outlook. What’s in the News for Natural Gas Services Group Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.
Narrative Update • Jun 25
NGS: Accretive M&A And Higher Dividend Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Natural Gas Services Group from $55.00 to $60.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations as key drivers of the new target. What’s in the News for Natural Gas Services Group Natural Gas Services Group is seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting interest in transactions that could add operating synergies, fleet optimization opportunities, and broader customer relationships.Seeking Alpha • Jun 17
Natural Gas Services Group: Flatrock Compression Acquisition Is Transformative
Summary Natural Gas Services Group is acquiring Flatrock Compression. The acquisition is a transformative, accretive bolt-on deal with significant operational overlap. NGS's compression business is positioned to benefit if upstream production expands, especially in a 'higher for longer' commodity price environment. The acquisition does not require higher commodity prices to succeed. But such a scenario would accelerate cash flow recovery and balance sheet strength. Near-term financials will reflect acquisition and integration costs, but normalization is expected post-synergy realization. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 06
NGS: Acquisition Pipeline And Higher Dividend Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts now hold their price target for Natural Gas Services Group at $55.00, reflecting updated views on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that together support maintaining this valuation level. What's in the News Natural Gas Services Group is actively seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting interest in deals that could add operating synergies, fleet optimization opportunities, and broader customer relationships.Narrative Update • May 23
NGS: Acquisition Push And Dividend Increase Will Support Stronger Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Natural Gas Services Group from $45 to $55, citing updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, revised revenue growth expectations, a higher profit margin outlook, and a slightly adjusted future P/E multiple. What's in the News Natural Gas Services Group is actively seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting interest in transactions that could add operating synergies, support fleet optimization and expand customer relationships.Analysis Article • May 14
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. ( NYSE:NGS ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were...Narrative Update • May 08
NGS: Acquisition Hunt And Capital Returns Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts kept their $44.00 price target for Natural Gas Services Group unchanged, citing slightly higher modeled revenue growth, profit margin and discount rate assumptions, along with a modestly lower future P/E multiple in their updated framework. What's in the News Natural Gas Services Group is actively looking for acquisitions that fit its existing operations and are expected to be accretive to shareholder value, with management highlighting continued evaluation of M&A opportunities.Narrative Update • Apr 21
NGS: Compression Acquisitions And Low Leverage Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their $47.25 price target for Natural Gas Services Group effectively unchanged, indicating only minor adjustments in their discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than a shift in their overall view of the stock. What's in the News Natural Gas Services Group is actively seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting a focus on opportunities that fit its existing compression operations and are intended to add to shareholder value.Narrative Update • Apr 07
NGS: Higher Fair Value And Capital Flexibility Will Support Measured Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Natural Gas Services Group from $41.50 to $47.25, citing updated assumptions regarding discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that they believe more accurately reflect the stock's current risk and return profile. What's in the News Natural Gas Services Group is actively looking for acquisitions, with a focus on opportunities that complement its existing operations and support its stated priorities around growth investments, capital returns and M&A.Narrative Update • Mar 24
NGS: Acquisition Focus And Capital Returns Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Natural Gas Services Group from $39.00 to $44.00, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E levels. What's in the News Natural Gas Services Group is actively seeking acquisitions that fit its existing operations and are intended to be accretive to shareholders, according to management comments.Narrative Update • Mar 10
NGS: Steady Fair Value And Stable Margins Will Support Measured Future Upside
Analysts have kept their average price target for Natural Gas Services Group steady at $41.50, reflecting only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, rather than a meaningful shift in their outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $41.50 remains unchanged, with no adjustment to the analysts' central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 24
NGS: Stable Margins And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Measured Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Natural Gas Services Group from $39.50 to $41.50, citing updated fair value work that reflects a slightly lower discount rate, a similar long term outlook for revenue growth and margins, and a modestly higher future P/E assumption. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated from $39.50 to $41.50, reflecting a small upward revision in the model output.Narrative Update • Feb 09
NGS: Tweaked Assumptions Will Support Balanced Upside And Fair Value View
Analysts have raised their price target on Natural Gas Services Group to US$39.00, citing slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E that leave their fair value view broadly unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Price target held steady at US$39.00.Narrative Update • Jan 26
NGS: Lower Discount Rate And Higher Margin Assumptions Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on Natural Gas Services Group from $32.00 to $39.00, citing updated fair value work that reflects a lower discount rate, an adjusted revenue growth outlook, a higher profit margin assumption, and a slightly richer future P/E multiple. What's in the News Natural Gas Services Group reported that from August 8, 2025 to September 30, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for $0 million under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 12
NGS: Stable Margins And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Natural Gas Services Group to US$39.50. This reflects slightly lower assumed discount rates and future P/E multiples, while keeping fair value estimates broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Dec 14
NGS: Stable Margins And Discount Rate Adjustments Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Natural Gas Services Group higher to approximately $39.50 per share, reflecting slightly lower estimated discount rates and a marginally reduced forward P/E multiple that together support a similar long term fair value outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at an estimated $39.50 per share, indicating a stable long term valuation view.Narrative Update • Nov 28
NGS: Confidence In Stable Metrics Will Drive Continued Upward Momentum
Analysts have maintained their fair value price target for Natural Gas Services Group at $39.50, citing stable key financial metrics and continued confidence in the company's growth prospects. Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target remained unchanged at $39.50.Narrative Update • Nov 14
NGS: Improved Profit Margins Will Support More Favorable Share Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Natural Gas Services Group from $36.25 to $39.50. They cite anticipated improvements in the company’s profit margin and a slightly lower discount rate, which reflects a more favorable outlook.Analysis Article • Nov 13
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
It's been a good week for Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. ( NYSE:NGS ) shareholders, because the company has just...Analysis Article • Aug 14
Results: Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
It's been a good week for Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. ( NYSE:NGS ) shareholders, because the company has just...Analysis Article • May 28
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:NGS) Even After 25% Share Price Boost
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. ( NYSE:NGS ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced...Analysis Article • May 13
A Look At The Fair Value Of Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:NGS)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Natural Gas Services Group fair value estimate is US$23.07...Analysis Article • Mar 06
Natural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Seeking Alpha • Feb 26
Natural Gas Services: Horsepower In This Small Cap Stock
Summary NGS offers natural gas compression equipment rentals, providing stable cash flows and resilience to commodity price swings, making it an attractive energy stock for diversified portfolios. The company benefits from the growth of unconventional gas production, particularly in the Permian Basin, and has a technological edge with its SMART technology. NGS maintains a healthy balance sheet with strong operating margins and attractive valuations, trading cheaper than peers despite higher growth rates. Risks include capital intensity and limited liquidity, but the company’s solid financials and favorable industry conditions mitigate these concerns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 15
Natural Gas Services Group: A Solid Niche Player
Summary Natural Gas Services thrives as a niche player by offering specialized, made-to-order compressors and technology advantages for specialized situations. The company’s earnings have significantly improved, with net income more than doubling, despite low natural gas prices affecting the smaller compressor business. Stock price appreciation can be sudden and significant. Key risks include the challenge of staying ahead of larger competitors and the potential loss of irreplaceable key employees. The company likely can find a lot more specialized situations to continue to grow while avoiding the competition of far larger players. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 17
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:NGS) Stocks Shoot Up 27% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. ( NYSE:NGS ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Natural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...
New Narrative • Sep 26
Electric Fleet Expansion And Strategic Acquisitions Power Sustainable Growth And Profitability
Expansion of rental fleet and signing new long-term contracts suggest growth in revenue from increased utilization and potentially higher rental rates.Analysis Article • Aug 07
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:NGS) P/S
When close to half the companies in the Energy Services industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or...Analysis Article • Jun 18
Is Natural Gas Services Group (NYSE:NGS) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$22m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$3m | US$581k | US$20m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$19m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$18m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$17m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$465k | US$17m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$16m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$13m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$9m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$147k | n/a | US$5m |
Compensation vs Market: Justin's total compensation ($USD2.97M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.41M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Justin's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Justin Jacobs (51 yo)
2.5yrs
Tenure
US$2,968,713
Compensation
Mr. Justin Cadwallader Jacobs serves as an Independent Director of Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. since April 28, 2023 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since February 12, 2024. He was Director of...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 2.5yrs | US$2.97m | 0.21% $ 996.1k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 1.6yrs | US$828.33k | 0.014% $ 65.7k | |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Technical | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Investor Relations Coordinator | no data | no data | no data |
2.0yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: NGS's management team is considered experienced (2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 3.3yrs | US$2.97m | 0.21% $ 996.1k | |
| Independent Director | 1.8yrs | US$185.02k | 0.15% $ 701.6k | |
| Independent Chairman | 3.3yrs | US$211.27k | 0.015% $ 72.8k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$174.59k | 0.042% $ 199.0k | |
| Independent Director | 2.8yrs | US$185.02k | 0.088% $ 412.0k | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$185.02k | 0.21% $ 976.9k |
2.8yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: NGS's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/05 14:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Joseph Gibney | Capital One Securities, Inc. |
| Jon Morrison | CIBC Capital Markets |
| Gary Farber | CL King & Associates, Inc. |