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National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

National Fuel Gas Company stock (NFG) is currently trading at $94.40. National Fuel Gas Company PE ratio is 13.22. National Fuel Gas Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.77. Analyst consensus price target for NFG is $99.00. WallStSmart rates NFG as Buy.

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NFG

National Fuel Gas Company

NYSEENERGY
$94.40
$0.38 (-0.40%)
52W$68.63
$97.06
Target$99.00+4.9%

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NFG Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · National Fuel Gas Company (NFG)

Margin of Safety
+74.5%
Strong Buy Zone
NFG Fair Value
$334.15
Graham Formula
Current Price
$94.40
$239.75 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $334.15
Overvalued
Price $94.40
Graham IV $334.15
Analyst $99.00

NFG trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $334.15, offering a 75% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Strong Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in return on equity, operating margin, eps growth. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
Operating MarginProfitability
43.40%10/10

Keeps $43 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

EPS GrowthGrowth
304.10%10/10

Earnings per share surging 304.10% year-over-year

Profit MarginProfitability
27.50%10/10

Keeps $28 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
81.17%10/10

81.17% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Return on EquityProfitability
20.70%9/10

Every $100 of equity generates $21 in profit

Market CapQuality
$8.97B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
13.22
Undervalued
Forward P/E
11.68
Attractive
Trailing P/E
13.22
Undervalued

National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 6.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
1.556/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Price/SalesValuation
3.776/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 3.77x sales

Price/BookValuation
2.436/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
18.60%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 18.60% per year

National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 79/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 6.0/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 20.70%, Operating Margin at 43.40%, Profit Margin at 27.50%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 304.10%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.55), Price/Sales (3.77), Price/Book (2.43) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 18.60%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 20.70% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 18.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

The combination of Operating Margin and EPS Growth makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is PEG Ratio, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B+ grade.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

NFG Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

NFG's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.77x trades at a 31% premium to its historical average of 2.87x (88th percentile). The current valuation is 6% below its historical high of 3.99x set in Jun 2014, and 219% above its historical low of 1.18x in Dec 2008.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) · ENERGYOIL & GAS INTEGRATED

The Big Picture

National Fuel Gas Company is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 2.4B with 19% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 27.5%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 20.7% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 27.5% and operating margin of 43.4% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -3M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 2.8B is significantly higher than cash (271M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS INTEGRATED industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact National Fuel Gas Company.

Bottom Line

National Fuel Gas Company offers an attractive blend of growth (19% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(10 last 3 months)

Total Buys
10
Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 2:28:51 PM

About National Fuel Gas Company(NFG)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

ENERGY

Industry

OIL & GAS INTEGRATED

Country

USA

National Fuel Gas Company is a diversified energy company. The company is headquartered in Williamsville, New York.

Visit National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) Website
6363 MAIN STREET, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, 14221