NGS
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Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) closed at $41.29 as of 2026-05-01, trading 110.3% above its 200-week moving average of $19.63. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 103.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 70, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.96 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1179 weeks of data, NGS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NGS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +20.1%.
With a market cap of $520 million, NGS is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 7.5%. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
Share count has increased 3.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 22.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NGS would have grown to $679, compared to $1092 for the S&P 500. NGS has returned 8.8% annualized vs 11.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NGS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NGS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 25 historical episodes, buying NGS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +20.1% after 12 months (median +11.0%), compared to +14.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 56% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +16.2% vs +29.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NGS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NGS has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +20.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2009 | 50 | 58.8% | +11.1% | +167.9% |
| Jan 2010 | Apr 2010 | 10 | 11.4% | +11.8% | +165.6% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 5 | 7.7% | +11.8% | +171.7% |
| Jun 2010 | Dec 2010 | 23 | 15.3% | +16.6% | +189.6% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 1 | 2.9% | -16.0% | +154.9% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2012 | 56 | 32.6% | -19.0% | +149.5% |
| Aug 2012 | Sep 2012 | 5 | 6.4% | +76.5% | +192.2% |
| Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 | 1 | 5.4% | +92.6% | +195.6% |
| Jan 2015 | Apr 2015 | 13 | 11.7% | -1.1% | +105.8% |
| Jul 2015 | Oct 2015 | 14 | 14.1% | +18.7% | +101.2% |
| Dec 2015 | Apr 2016 | 20 | 27.7% | +63.0% | +106.5% |
| May 2016 | Jun 2016 | 4 | 11.5% | +21.6% | +90.4% |
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 3 | 3.5% | +1.3% | +76.2% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 2 | 9.8% | +29.7% | +91.9% |
| Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 | 1 | 0.5% | -3.8% | +67.9% |
| Jun 2017 | Jul 2017 | 4 | 3.4% | -10.5% | +69.0% |
| Jul 2017 | Sep 2017 | 8 | 8.8% | -11.3% | +67.9% |
| Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 | 1 | 0.6% | -20.6% | +69.0% |
| Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 | 2 | 2.6% | -29.3% | +74.6% |
| May 2018 | Apr 2022 | 204 | 79.0% | -34.1% | +74.3% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 3 | 2.7% | -16.1% | +239.8% |
| Jun 2022 | Dec 2022 | 24 | 16.3% | -17.6% | +250.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | 3 | 8.9% | +83.4% | +335.2% |
| Apr 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 0.7% | +131.0% | +305.2% |
| May 2023 | Jul 2023 | 8 | 4.8% | +113.8% | +310.0% |
| Average | 19 | — | +20.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NGS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) is currently 110.3% above its 200-week moving average of $19.63. It would need to fall to $19.63 to cross below the line.
What is NGS's 200-week moving average price?
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $19.63 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NGS drops below its 200-week moving average?
NGS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +20.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is NGS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NGS as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 70. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 7.5%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NGS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 22.7 years, $100 invested in NGS would have grown to $679, compared to $1092 for the S&P 500. That's 8.8% annualized vs 11.1% for the index. NGS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NGS pay a dividend?
Yes. Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 51.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01