KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC (KGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KGS - US50012A1088 - Common Stock
34.47 USD
-0.07 (-0.2%)
KGS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. KGS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KGS is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KGS was profitable.
In the past year KGS had a positive cash flow from operations.
KGS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
KGS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KGS's Return On Assets of 1.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KGS outperforms 40.98% of its industry peers.
KGS has a Return On Equity (6.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.79%, KGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KGS is below the industry average of 8.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.60%) for KGS is below the current ROIC(5.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 6.16% | ||
| ROIC | 5.79% |
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)2.2%
ROE(3y)17.27%
ROE(5y)14.08%
ROIC(3y)4.6%
ROIC(5y)5.21%
1.3 Margins
KGS has a better Profit Margin (6.40%) than 60.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KGS has declined.
KGS has a better Operating Margin (29.62%) than 93.44% of its industry peers.
KGS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 61.82%, KGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
KGS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.4% | ||
| GM | 61.82% |
OM growth 3Y-8.68%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-47.56%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.55%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KGS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KGS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KGS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.21, we must say that KGS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of KGS (1.21) is worse than 70.49% of its industry peers.
KGS has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.11. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KGS would need 20.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KGS has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (20.11) than 62.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.91 is on the high side and indicates that KGS has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.91, KGS is not doing good in the industry: 88.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.23%
2.3 Liquidity
KGS has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that KGS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KGS has a Current ratio of 1.10. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KGS underperforms 91.80% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that KGS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KGS (0.78) is worse than 90.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 46.99% over the past year.
KGS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -37.59% yearly.
KGS shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 31.01%.
KGS shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 24.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.99%
EPS 3Y-37.59%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%225%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.01%
Revenue growth 3Y24.11%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.26%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 50.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.84% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y147.42%
EPS Next 2Y77.93%
EPS Next 3Y50.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.24%
Revenue Next 2Y8.85%
Revenue Next 3Y7.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.25, the valuation of KGS can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KGS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.66% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.86. KGS is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.61, KGS is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KGS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KGS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.13% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KGS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
KGS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KGS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
KGS's earnings are expected to grow with 50.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77.93%
EPS Next 3Y50.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.63%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.23, KGS pays a better dividend. On top of this KGS pays more dividend than 90.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KGS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.63% |
5.2 History
KGS has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
179.88% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KGS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP179.88%
EPS Next 2Y77.93%
EPS Next 3Y50.58%
NYSE:KGS (10/3/2025, 2:43:55 PM)
34.47
-0.07 (-0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.07%
Inst Owner Change9.87%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change0.86%
Market Cap2.99B
Analysts83.75
Price Target45.25 (31.27%)
Short Float %11.51%
Short Ratio3.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.63% |
Yearly Dividend1.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP179.88%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.14%
Min EPS beat(2)16.06%
Max EPS beat(2)16.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-25.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-86.57%
Max EPS beat(4)16.21%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-25.51%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.48%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.38%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.2%
PT rev (3m)-0.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 | ||
| P/S | 2.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.69 | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | 3.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)2.53
Fwd EY7.35%
FCF(TTM)1.46
FCFY4.25%
OCF(TTM)5.16
OCFY14.96%
SpS14.84
BVpS15.41
TBVpS8.79
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 6.16% | ||
| ROCE | 9.38% | ||
| ROIC | 5.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.75% | ||
| OM | 29.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.4% | ||
| GM | 61.82% | ||
| FCFM | 9.86% |
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)2.2%
ROE(3y)17.27%
ROE(5y)14.08%
ROIC(3y)4.6%
ROIC(5y)5.21%
ROICexc(3y)4.62%
ROICexc(5y)5.26%
ROICexgc(3y)5.39%
ROICexgc(5y)6.78%
ROCE(3y)7.46%
ROCE(5y)8.44%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.49%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y0.18%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-8.68%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-47.56%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.55%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 24.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 154.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
F-Score7
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)132.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)30.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)36.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.99%
EPS 3Y-37.59%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%225%
EPS Next Y147.42%
EPS Next 2Y77.93%
EPS Next 3Y50.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.01%
Revenue growth 3Y24.11%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.26%
Revenue Next Year12.24%
Revenue Next 2Y8.85%
Revenue Next 3Y7.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y62.34%
EBIT growth 3Y13.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year137.11%
EBIT Next 3Y38.9%
EBIT Next 5Y23.23%
FCF growth 1Y-119.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y23.15%
OCF growth 3Y9.47%
OCF growth 5YN/A