Kodiak Gas Services KGS
United StatesEnergy · Oil & Gas Equipment & ServicesUSD
82.73 USD (+51.4%)
15 analysts
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Kodiak Gas Services is a US company that provides natural gas compression services and energy infrastructure solutions for gas producers and operators in North America.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.4
- ✓Strong growth8.0
- ✕Demanding valuation3.6
- ✕Little or no dividend3.9
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.3
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsGrowth is real, but the balance sheet and valuation warrant caution.
Kodiak Gas Services shows strong growth (revenue +21.1%) and a healthy operating margin (34.21%), but its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.58) and demanding valuation (P/E 63.53) with very poor cash conversion (2.15) create significant risks that weigh on its investment profile.
The main risk is its high financial leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.58) in a rising interest rate environment, which could compromise its financial flexibility if the natural gas investment cycle slows down.
Context and risks
Kodiak Gas Services operates in the oilfield services sector, with direct exposure to the investment cycle of natural gas producers in the US. Volatility in natural gas prices and uncertainty about the pace of customer activity are inherent risks to the business model. Its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.58) amplifies the impact of any slowdown in demand for its compression services.
Is Kodiak Gas Services stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 171% above the Energy median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 63.5 | 15.7 | +305% |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.0 | 8.0 | +36% |
| Price / book | 2.6 | 2.2 | +14% |
| Price / sales | 4.0 | 1.9 | +107% |
Sector: median of the 102 Energy companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 3.6 out of 10 (median for Energy: 5.9).
Average analyst target: 82.73 USD, +51.4% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 4.3 (sector 5.8), Growth 8.0 (sector 7.2).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Energy medianValuation
- P/E
- 63.5
- Forward P/E
- 16.9
- EV / EBITDA
- 11.0
- Price / book
- 2.6
- Price / sales
- 4.0
- PEG
- 0.72
- Market cap
- 5.5B USD
- Enterprise value
- 8.2B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 4.6%
- ROA
- 5.9%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 9.6%
- Gross margin
- 63.8%
- Operating margin
- 34.2%
- Net margin
- 5.8%
- Free cash flow
- 16.1M USD
- FCF yield
- 0.3%
- Cash conversion
- 2%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 2.8B USD
- Net debt
- 2.7B USD
- Cash
- 137.6M USD
- EBITDA
- 749.1M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 3.58
- Debt / equity
- 130.26
- Current ratio
- 1.45
- Quick ratio
- 1.13
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +21.1%
- Earnings growth
- +23.3%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.86 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 3.24 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 3.6%
- Payout
- 223.3%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.94
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (15)
- Target price
- 82.73 USD
- 52-week range
- 32.55 – 77.68
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Is Kodiak Gas Services stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 171% above the Energy median on average. Valuation score: 3.6 out of 10 (median for Energy: 5.9). Average analyst target: 82.73 USD, +51.4% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Kodiak Gas Services get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.3 out of 10, rank 1,538 of 2,130 (better than 26% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.4) and its weakest, Valuation (3.6). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Kodiak Gas Services's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 63.5: the share price equals 63.5 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Energy median is 15.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 16.9.
How much is Kodiak Gas Services worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 5.5B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 8.2B USD.
How much debt does Kodiak Gas Services have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.7B USD. That is 3.58 times its EBITDA; the Energy median is 1.23.
Does Kodiak Gas Services pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 3.59% and it pays out 223% of its earnings.
How has Kodiak Gas Services stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 68.5% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 32.55 and 77.68 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Kodiak Gas Services?
15 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 82.73 USD (+51.4% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.