KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC (KGS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KGS - US50012A1088 - Common Stock
36.735 USD
+0.49 (+1.37%)
KGS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 60 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While KGS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. KGS is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KGS was profitable.
KGS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KGS 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years KGS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KGS has a worse Return On Assets (1.68%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
KGS has a Return On Equity (5.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.09%, KGS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KGS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.60%. This is below the industry average of 7.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.09%) for KGS is above the 3 year average (4.60%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.68% | ||
| ROE | 5.88% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 5.72%, KGS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KGS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 30.92%, KGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KGS has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 62.78%, KGS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KGS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.72% | ||
| GM | 62.78% |
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
KGS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KGS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KGS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.21, KGS is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KGS is 13.95, which is on the high side as it means it would take KGS, 13.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KGS's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KGS outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
KGS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.09, KGS is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that KGS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KGS has a Current ratio of 0.98. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KGS underperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
KGS has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that KGS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KGS has a worse Quick ratio (0.69) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 200.00% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, KGS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -37.59% on average per year.
KGS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.43%.
The Revenue has been growing by 24.11% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)200%
EPS 3Y-37.59%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%620%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.43%
Revenue growth 3Y24.11%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.59%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KGS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 47.55% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KGS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y140.21%
EPS Next 2Y72.14%
EPS Next 3Y58.04%
EPS Next 5Y47.55%
Revenue Next Year11.48%
Revenue Next 2Y9.35%
Revenue Next 3Y8.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.2%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.01, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KGS.
KGS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, KGS is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.50, KGS is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KGS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KGS is cheaper than 68.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KGS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say KGS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KGS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KGS is more expensive than 68.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KGS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.58 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KGS's earnings are expected to grow with 58.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.14%
EPS Next 3Y58.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KGS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, which is a nice return.
KGS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.75. KGS pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, KGS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
5.2 History
KGS has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
49.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KGS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP49.51%
EPS Next 2Y72.14%
EPS Next 3Y58.04%
NYSE:KGS (12/9/2025, 2:07:50 PM)
36.735
+0.49 (+1.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.11%
Inst Owner Change52.57%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change-2.95%
Market Cap3.18B
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)73.49M
Analysts84.71
Price Target45.14 (22.88%)
Short Float %6.03%
Short Ratio3.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
Yearly Dividend1.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP49.51%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.61%
Max EPS beat(2)16.06%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-47.53%
Max EPS beat(4)16.21%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-40.89%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.99%
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)0.57%
PT rev (3m)-0.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.5 | ||
| P/S | 2.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.08 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | 4.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.53
EY4.16%
EPS(NY)2.37
Fwd EY6.45%
FCF(TTM)2.16
FCFY5.89%
OCF(TTM)6.04
OCFY16.44%
SpS14.82
BVpS14.42
TBVpS7.9
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.68% | ||
| ROE | 5.88% | ||
| ROCE | 9.87% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.09% | ||
| OM | 30.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.72% | ||
| GM | 62.78% | ||
| FCFM | 14.59% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.49%
ROICexgc 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 | 2.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 26.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 255.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
F-Score7
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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)200%
EPS 3Y-37.59%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%620%
EPS Next Y140.21%
EPS Next 2Y72.14%
EPS Next 3Y58.04%
EPS Next 5Y47.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.43%
Revenue growth 3Y24.11%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.59%
Revenue Next Year11.48%
Revenue Next 2Y9.35%
Revenue Next 3Y8.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.2%
EBIT growth 1Y52.65%
EBIT growth 3Y13.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year135.88%
EBIT Next 3Y39.55%
EBIT Next 5Y29.47%
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
KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC / KGS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KGS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KGS.
What is the valuation status for KGS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC (KGS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC (KGS) stock?
KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC (KGS) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC (KGS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC (KGS) is expected to grow by 140.21% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KGS stock?
The dividend rating of KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC (KGS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.51%.