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NCS MULTISTAGE HOLDINGS INC (NCSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:NCSM - US6288772014 - Common Stock

37.28 USD
+0.85 (+2.33%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 11:21:49 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

NCSM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. NCSM is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. NCSM may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NCSM was profitable.
NCSM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NCSM had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years NCSM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
NCSM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNCSM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of NCSM (7.98%) is better than 78.69% of its industry peers.
NCSM has a better Return On Equity (11.84%) than 70.49% of its industry peers.
NCSM has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NCSM outperforms 42.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.98%
ROE 11.84%
ROIC 4.85%
ROA(3y)0.48%
ROA(5y)-8.68%
ROE(3y)0.67%
ROE(5y)-12.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NCSM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNCSM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

NCSM has a Profit Margin of 7.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: NCSM outperforms 65.57% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.69%, NCSM is not doing good in the industry: 65.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Gross Margin of NCSM (41.47%) is better than 83.61% of its industry peers.
NCSM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.69%
PM (TTM) 7.18%
GM 41.47%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y-2.64%
NCSM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNCSM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60 -80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NCSM is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NCSM has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for NCSM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NCSM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
NCSM Yearly Shares OutstandingNCSM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500K 1M 1.5M 2M 2.5M
NCSM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNCSM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.77, we must say that NCSM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NCSM has a Altman-Z score of 0.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: NCSM underperforms 78.69% of its industry peers.
NCSM has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.85. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NCSM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.85) than 83.61% of its industry peers.
NCSM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
NCSM has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.05) than 83.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 0.85
Altman-Z 0.77
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.14%
NCSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNCSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.66 indicates that NCSM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NCSM has a Current ratio of 4.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. NCSM outperforms 93.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.83 indicates that NCSM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NCSM has a Quick ratio of 2.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. NCSM outperforms 88.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.66
Quick Ratio 2.83
NCSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNCSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NCSM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 289.17%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, NCSM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.31% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NCSM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.58% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)289.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%133.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.31%
Revenue growth 3Y11.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.58%
Sales Q2Q%22.78%

3.2 Future

NCSM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.76% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NCSM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y50.07%
EPS Next 2Y30.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
NCSM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNCSM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M
NCSM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNCSM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -5 -10 -15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.98, the valuation of NCSM can be described as very cheap.
NCSM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NCSM is cheaper than 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, NCSM is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.35, the valuation of NCSM can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NCSM is valued cheaper than 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
NCSM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.98
Fwd PE 8.35
NCSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNCSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

NCSM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
NCSM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NCSM is cheaper than 68.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.44
EV/EBITDA 5.43
NCSM Per share dataNCSM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NCSM's earnings are expected to grow with 30.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NCSM does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

NCS MULTISTAGE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:NCSM (10/20/2025, 11:21:49 AM)

37.28

+0.85 (+2.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28
Inst Owners14.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners10.74%
Ins Owner Change-0.38%
Market Cap94.69M
Analysts85.71
Price Target41.31 (10.81%)
Short Float %0.75%
Short Ratio0.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)128.53%
Min EPS beat(2)125.74%
Max EPS beat(2)131.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)82.91%
Min EPS beat(4)15.79%
Max EPS beat(4)131.31%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)538.28%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)19.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)28.84%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)28.84%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.59%
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%
PT rev (3m)5.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)23.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)62.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.98
Fwd PE 8.35
P/S 0.54
P/FCF 10.44
P/OCF 9.02
P/B 0.89
P/tB 1.08
EV/EBITDA 5.43
EPS(TTM)4.67
EY12.53%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY11.97%
FCF(TTM)3.57
FCFY9.58%
OCF(TTM)4.13
OCFY11.09%
SpS69.08
BVpS41.9
TBVpS34.59
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.98%
ROE 11.84%
ROCE 6.14%
ROIC 4.85%
ROICexc 5.98%
ROICexgc 7.21%
OM 4.69%
PM (TTM) 7.18%
GM 41.47%
FCFM 5.17%
ROA(3y)0.48%
ROA(5y)-8.68%
ROE(3y)0.67%
ROE(5y)-12.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y-2.64%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 0.85
Debt/EBITDA 0.4
Cap/Depr 25.84%
Cap/Sales 0.82%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 76.18%
Profit Quality 71.95%
Current Ratio 4.66
Quick Ratio 2.83
Altman-Z 0.77
F-Score7
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)33.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)289.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%133.01%
EPS Next Y50.07%
EPS Next 2Y30.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.31%
Revenue growth 3Y11.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.58%
Sales Q2Q%22.78%
Revenue Next Year13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y722.05%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year617.45%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1077.53%
FCF growth 3Y1.81%
FCF growth 5Y-0.41%
OCF growth 1Y283.25%
OCF growth 3Y3.19%
OCF growth 5Y-6.65%