NCS Multistage (NCSM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. is an oilfield services company that designs, engineers and manufactures downhole completion systems for use in hydraulic fracturing operations across North America. Specializing in multi‐stage stimulation technologies, the company’s product portfolio includes composite frac plugs, open‐hole frac systems and mechanical isolation tools that enable producers to optimize well performance in unconventional reservoirs. Its tools are employed in plug-and-perf operations, horizontal completions and re-entry applications, providing zonal isolation and pressure integrity throughout the fracturing process.

In addition to its core frac plug offerings, NCS Multistage provides a range of complementary services including on-site rig support, tool installation supervision and pressure testing. The company leverages its in-house engineering team to adapt its completion solutions to diverse well geometries and pressure regimes, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and reduce non-productive time. By offering both rental fleets and consumable composite products, NCS Multistage works closely with exploration and production companies to tailor its service models to individual project requirements.

Founded in the early 2000s, NCS Multistage has established a presence across major U.S. shale plays, including the Permian Basin, Bakken, Eagle Ford and Appalachia. Its North American footprint is supported by multiple service hubs and a distributed fleet of specialized equipment that enables rapid deployment to well sites. Led by a management team with deep expertise in completion engineering and oilfield operations, the company continues to invest in product innovation and manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for advanced completion technologies.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $47.55 to $50.39
• 50-Day Range: $29.51 to $51.40
• 52-Week Range: $16.81 to $51.49
• Volume: 5,280 shs
• Average Volume: 10,375 shs
• Market Capitalization: $123.77 million
• P/E Ratio: 10.21
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

NCS Multistage Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

NCS Multistage scored higher than 36% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 217th out of 266 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for NCS Multistage.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of NCS Multistage is 10.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 281.05.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of NCS Multistage is 10.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 40.57.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

NCS Multistage has a P/B Ratio of 1.06. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.67% of the float of NCS Multistage has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NCS Multistage has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NCS Multistage has recently increased by 80.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

NCS Multistage does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

NCS Multistage does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.67% of the float of NCS Multistage has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NCS Multistage has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NCS Multistage has recently increased by 80.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.98

News Sentiment

NCS Multistage has a news sentiment score of 0.98. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.76 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for NCS Multistage this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for NCSM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, NCS Multistage insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $75,825.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 10.00% of the stock of NCS Multistage is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

70.91% of the stock of NCS Multistage is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

NCSM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NCSM shares performed this year?

NCS Multistage's stock was trading at $25.96 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NCSM shares have increased by 90.0% and is now trading at $49.32.

How were NCS Multistage's earnings last quarter?

NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCSM) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 31st. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($1.46) by $1.80. The firm earned $36.45 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $27.60 million. NCS Multistage had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.50% and a net margin of 7.18%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did NCS Multistage's stock split?

NCS Multistage shares reverse split on the morning of Tuesday, December 1st 2020.The 1-20 reverse split was announced on Monday, November 30th 2020. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Tuesday, December 1st 2020. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 5 shares after the split.

When did NCS Multistage IPO?

NCS Multistage (NCSM) raised $157 million in an initial public offering on Friday, April 28th 2017. The company issued 9,500,000 shares at a price of $15.00-$18.00 per share. Credit Suisse, Citigroup and Wells Fargo Securities served as the underwriters for the IPO and J.P. Morgan, Simmons & Company International Energy ((Specialist of Piper Jaffray) Raymond James, RBC Capital Markets and Tudor, Pickering, Holt were co-managers.

Who are NCS Multistage's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of NCS Multistage include Inspire Advisors LLC (0.57%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.37%) and NewEdge Advisors LLC (0.32%). Insiders that own company stock include Marty Stromquist and Valerie A Mitchell.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of NCS Multistage?

Shares of NCSM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of NCS Multistage own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that NCS Multistage investors own include Halliburton (HAL), M&T Bank (MTB), Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure (SOI), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Uranium Energy (UEC), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Canopy Growth (CGC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/31/2025
• Today: 9/19/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL - FIELD SVCS
• Sub-Industry: Petroleum And Natural Gas
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:NCSM
• CIK: 1692427
• Web: www.ncsmultistage.com
• Phone: (281) 453-2222
• Fax: 281-652-5846
• Employees: 220
• Year Founded: 2006

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $4.77
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.43
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $6.59 million
• Net Margins: 7.18%
• Pretax Margin: 7.74%
• Return on Equity: 12.50%
• Return on Assets: 9.70%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.04
• Current Ratio: 4.66
• Quick Ratio: 2.83

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $162.56 million
• Price / Sales: 0.78
• Cash Flow: $6.09 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.17
• Book Value: $46.39 per share
• Price / Book: 1.07

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,540,000
• Free Float: 2,287,000
• Market Cap: $126.37 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.71