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OGSONE Gas, Inc.Sell5.5·$80.98-0.04%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

ONE Gas is a regulated natural gas utility with low beta and relatively stable demand, but consecutive earnings misses, declining revenue of 11%, and a payout ratio near 352% raise questions about dividend sustainability and the quality of near-term earnings delivery.

Thesis pillars

  • Regulated Utility StabilityStable
  • Consecutive Earnings MissesStable
  • Negative Free Cash FlowStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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ONE Gas, Inc. (OGS) Stock Analysis

Momentum Cont setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5GrowthModerate Confidence

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Gas

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $80.98: Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.5/10. Specifically: Below-average business quality.

ONE Gas is a 100% regulated natural gas distribution utility serving approximately 2.3 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas through three divisions — the largest natural gas distributor in Oklahoma and Kansas by customer count. Revenue from fixed delivery charges and... Read more

$80.98-2.6% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#5 of 14 Utilities - Regulated Gas
QualityF-score6 / 9FCF yield-4.32%
IncomeYield3.36%(5y avg 3.43%)Payout58.19%sustainable
Stop $77.36Target $93.13(default +15%)A.R:R -0.5:1
Analyst target$90.63+11.9%8 analysts
$93.13our TP
$80.98price
$90.63mean
$103

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $80.98: Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.5/10. Specifically: Below-average business quality. Chart setup: Trend continuation, RSI 54, MACD bullish. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 79d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-08-16
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Nov 2, 202679d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Target reached (-2.6% upside)
Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0)
Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 2.0), Negative free cash flow

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)17.5
P/E (Fwd)16.0
Mkt Cap$5.1B
EV/EBITDA10.8
Profit Mgn12.5%
ROE8.6%
Rev Growth-2.9%
Beta0.66
Dividend3.36%
Rating analysts14

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9

Options Flow

P/C0.67bullish
IV64%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • MEDIUMGeographicOklahoma, Kansas, and Texas
    10-K Item 1A: 'Our business activities are concentrated in three states... We provide natural gas distribution services to customers in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas'

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Fcf Quality
0.0
Current Ratio
1.9
Roa
2.3
Roe
2.9
Gross Margin
3.6
Moat
3.9
Net Margin
6.2
Piotroski F
6.7
Operating Margin
7.9
Earnings quality RED FLAG: -76% FCF/NINo competitive moat

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
1.6
Support Resistance
2.1
52w Position
8.0
GatesA.R:R -0.5=NEGATIVEMomentum 7.2>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 79d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARMomentum ContSuitability: Moderate
RSI
54 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $76.71Resistance $82.14

Price Targets

$77
$93
A.Upside-2.6%
A.R:R-0.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-2.6% upside)
! Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0)
! Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 2.0), Negative free cash flow

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-11-02 (79d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OGS stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $80.98: Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.5/10. Specifically: Below-average business quality. Chart setup: Trend continuation, RSI 54, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $77.36. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the OGS stock price target?

Take-profit target: $93.13 (-2.6% upside). Prior stop was $77.36. Stop-loss: $77.36.

What are the risks of investing in OGS?

Target reached (-2.6% upside); Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0); Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 2.0), Negative free cash flow.

Is OGS overvalued or undervalued?

ONE Gas, Inc. trades at a P/E of 17.5 (forward 16.0). TrendMatrix value score: 5.7/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about OGS?

14 analysts cover OGS with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $91.

What does ONE Gas, Inc. do?ONE Gas is a 100% regulated natural gas distribution utility serving approximately 2.3 million customers in Oklahoma,...

ONE Gas is a 100% regulated natural gas distribution utility serving approximately 2.3 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas through three divisions — the largest natural gas distributor in Oklahoma and Kansas by customer count. Revenue from fixed delivery charges and variable usage fees is governed by the OCC, KCC, and Texas RRC, with gas costs passed through at cost.

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