KGSKodiak Gas Services, Inc. shows mixed signals. Fundamentally, the company has strong revenue growth but is facing challenges with profitability and free cash flow. Technically, the stock is in a downtrend. Thematic exposure is neutral to slightly positive.
Kodiak Gas Services operates in the oil and gas industry, providing contract compression infrastructure. While the energy sector has cyclical elements, the demand for natural gas infrastructure remains stable. However, there are no strong disruptive thematic tailwinds currently apparent.
Kodiak Gas Services has demonstrated significant revenue growth, but profitability has been inconsistent, with recent quarters showing losses in earnings per share. The company carries a substantial debt load relative to its cash flow.
The stock is trading below key moving averages and showing bearish momentum indicators. The current price action suggests a downtrend with limited immediate upside potential.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Energy Infrastructure Demand | 70 |
| Commodity Price Sensitivity | 40 |
| Transition to Renewables | 30 |
| Regulatory Environment | 50 |
| Market Position | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 30 |
| Profitability | 45 |
| Growth | 85 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 35 |
| Cash Flow | 20 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 40 |
| Volume Confirmation | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Short-term Indicators | 35 |
Improving EPS Trend
Recent EPS estimates have shown an upward trend, with the latest quarter exceeding expectations by 17.37% (reported 0.45 vs. estimate 0.38).
Potential Value in Trailing P/E
The trailing P/E ratio (TTM) of 63.6, while high, is lower than the 2023 annual P/E of 139.2, suggesting some valuation normalization.
High Price-to-Sales Ratio
The Price-to-Sales (PS) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 2.9, and it has been higher in previous annual periods, suggesting the market is valuing revenue significantly.
Declining Net Margins
Net margins have significantly decreased from 29.8% in 2021 to 4.3% in 2024, indicating a substantial decline in profitability relative to revenue.
May 2025
5
Ex-Dividend Date
May 2025
15
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
12
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.54
A: $0.46
L: $0.37
H: 336.83M
A: 332.60M
L: 324.80M
Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. operates contract compression infrastructure for customers in the oil and gas industry in the United States. It operates in two segments, Contract Services and Other Services. The Contract Services segment operates company-owned and customer-owned compression, and gas treating and cooling infrastructure, pursuant to primarily fixed-revenue contracts to enable the production and gathering of natural gas and oil. The Other Services segment provides a range of contract services to support ancillary needs of customers, including station construction, maintenance and overhaul, freight and crane charges, and other time and material-based offerings. The company was formerly known as Frontier TopCo, Inc. Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
44.00 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for KGS have a max estimate of 51.00 and a min estimate of 36.00.