Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 16.5x · EV/EBITDA 10.2x · ROE 8.1%. (2011–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.5B | $4.7B | $3.9B | $3.6B | $4.1B | $4.2B | $4.1B | $5.0B | $4.2B | $3.9B | $3.4B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.9B | $8.0B | $7.2B | $6.6B | $7.4B | $8.3B | $6.1B | $6.8B | $5.8B | $5.4B | $4.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.54 | 17.68 | 17.76 | 15.39 | 18.56 | 20.15 | 20.86 | 26.66 | 24.49 | 23.79 | 24.14 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.87 | 1.93 | 1.90 | 1.50 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 2.68 | 3.01 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.37 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.27 | 1.36 | 1.27 | 1.29 | 1.59 | 1.77 | 1.83 | 2.34 | 2.07 | 1.98 | 1.79 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | 13.04 | 4.28 | — | — | — | 57.63 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 7.84 | 8.08 | 10.72 | 3.79 | 2.62 | — | 11.24 | 16.05 | 9.03 | 15.29 | 12.03 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.31 | 3.47 | 2.78 | 2.86 | 4.61 | 3.98 | 4.09 | 3.54 | 3.52 | 3.30 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.19 | 10.37 | 10.38 | 10.02 | 12.73 | 16.10 | 12.22 | 14.23 | 12.90 | 11.56 | 10.88 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.26 | 17.31 | 17.76 | 17.03 | 21.29 | 27.14 | 20.27 | 23.15 | 20.88 | 17.93 | 17.51 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | 24.15 | 7.66 | — | — | — | 78.98 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 58.8% | 58.8% | 37.2% | 30.7% | 25.1% | 32.3% | 36.7% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 34.2% | 34.2% |
| Operating Margin | 18.8% | 18.8% | 19.2% | 15.9% | 13.6% | 17.2% | 19.8% | 17.9% | 17.7% | 20.6% | 20.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.9% | 10.9% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 11.4% | 12.8% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 10.6% | 9.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.1% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 8.6% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.6% | 8.5% | 7.5% |
| ROA | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| ROIC | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| ROCE | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.0% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 4.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 7.0% | 6.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.99 | 0.99 | 1.07 | 1.10 | 1.26 | 1.78 | 0.90 | 0.85 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.71 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.38 | 4.38 | 4.78 | 4.64 | 5.63 | 8.07 | 4.01 | 3.79 | 3.53 | 3.31 | 3.09 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.98 | 1.05 | 1.10 | 1.26 | 1.77 | 0.89 | 0.84 | 0.77 | 0.78 | 0.70 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.34 | 4.34 | 4.70 | 4.61 | 5.61 | 8.06 | 4.00 | 3.75 | 3.49 | 3.28 | 3.06 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | 11.10 | 3.38 | — | — | — | 21.35 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 3.25 | 3.25 | 2.76 | 3.36 | 4.46 | 5.09 | 4.81 | 4.66 | 5.40 | 6.56 | 6.15 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.52 | 1.02 | 2.27 | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.78 | 0.87 | 1.28 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.34 | 0.74 | 2.03 | 0.49 | 0.40 | 0.56 | 0.62 | 0.92 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.22 | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.65 | 3.65 | 5.17 | 6.21 | 5.68 | 5.22 | 6.60 | 6.98 | 7.43 | 5.97 | 5.89 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 60.8% | 60.8% | 67.1% | 62.3% | 60.4% | 60.0% | 58.2% | 56.5% | 56.1% | 54.0% | 52.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | 7.7% | 23.4% | — | — | — | 1.7% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $61M | $57M | $56M | $54M | $54M | $53M | $53M | $53M | $53M | $53M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OGS stock.
ONE Gas, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 16.5x. The historical average is 21.0x. This places it at the 8th percentile of its historical range.
ONE Gas, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 10.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.8x.
ONE Gas, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 8.1%. The historical average is 8.2%.
Based on historical data, ONE Gas, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 16.5x. This is at the 8th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
ONE Gas, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.67% with a payout ratio of 60.8%.
ONE Gas, Inc. has 58.8% gross margin and 18.8% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
ONE Gas, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Regulatory lag and O&M inflation
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Valuation Anchored to Allowed ROE
OGS trades at 18.05x trailing earnings and 16.15x forward, with a 3.4% dividend yield, reflecting a modest premium to peers and a bond-proxy valuation, as per market data.
The P/E multiple sits above the peer median of roughly 16.7x, suggesting the market assigns a slight premium for OGS's pure-play regulated gas profile and constructive regulatory jurisdictions. The forward P/E of 16.15x implies expected earnings growth, but the PEG of 5.16 indicates that growth is priced at a high multiple, which may be justified by the stability of regulated returns rather than rapid expansion. The dividend yield of 3.4% is competitive with 10-year Treasuries, reinforcing the stock's role as an income vehicle, though the yield is slightly below peers like SR and NWN at 3.8%, which may reflect OGS's higher valuation.
Earned ROE Trails Authorized Levels
Quarterly ROE averaged 2.1% over the last four quarters, well below typical authorized ROEs of 9-10%, indicating significant regulatory lag or seasonal timing, as per financial statements.
The annualized ROE, based on the sum of the last four quarters, is approximately 8.4%, which is below the typical authorized ROE range of 9.5-10% for gas utilities. This gap suggests that OGS is not fully earning its allowed return, likely due to regulatory lag between capital investments and rate recovery, as well as rising O&M costs. The Q2 2026 ROE of 1.3% is particularly weak, but this is a seasonally low quarter; the Q1 ROE of 3.7% is more indicative of the earnings power. Investors should monitor the outcome of pending rate cases to see if the company can close this gap.
Operating Margin Stability Masks Cost Pressures
Operating margin has held near 20% over the past year, but Q2 2026 net margin of 11.4% suggests rising O&M and depreciation costs are compressing earnings conversion, as reported in financial statements.
The operating margin of 20.1% in Q2 2026 is consistent with the prior year, indicating that the pass-through of gas costs is working as intended. However, the net margin of 11.4% is below the 12-13% seen in Q1, reflecting higher interest expense and depreciation from the expanding rate base. The gap between operating and net margin has widened from roughly 7 percentage points in 2024 to 8.7 points in Q2 2026, suggesting that non-operating costs are growing faster than revenue. This trend warrants attention, as it may indicate that O&M inflation is not being fully recovered in rates.
Leverage Creeps Higher Within Limits
Debt-to-capital rose from 0.49 in Q1 2026 to 0.50 in Q2 2026, with interest coverage at 2.49x, reflecting increased borrowing to fund CAPEX, as per balance sheet data.
The debt-to-capital ratio has remained in a narrow band of 0.49-0.54 over the past two years, indicating a stable capital structure that is within typical regulatory limits. However, interest coverage of 2.49x in Q2 2026 is at the low end of the range, down from 5.79x in Q1, due to seasonal earnings and higher interest costs. FFO-to-debt of 5.11% is also weak, but this is a quarterly figure that is seasonally depressed; on an annualized basis, it would be closer to 20%, which is more comfortable. The company's reliance on debt to fund its $173.5M quarterly CAPEX program is a credit consideration, but the securitization of winter storm costs has helped stabilize the balance sheet.
Dividend Coverage Adequate but Payout Spikes Seasonally
Dividend payout ratio averaged 75% over the last four quarters, with Q2 2026 at 91.2%, indicating that dividends are covered by earnings but with limited cushion, as per financial statements.
The dividend payout ratio has been volatile, ranging from 33% in Q1 to over 150% in Q3, reflecting the seasonal nature of earnings. On a trailing twelve-month basis, the payout is approximately 75%, which is manageable but leaves little room for earnings shortfalls. The company's dividend yield of 3.4% is a key part of the total return proposition, and the consistent dividend growth suggests management's commitment to returning capital. However, with CAPEX running well above depreciation, the company relies on external funding to finance growth, and the dividend is not fully covered by free cash flow, which is a common characteristic of utilities but warrants monitoring.
Misapplied Ratio: P/E vs. Regulated ROE
Comparing OGS's P/E to industrial companies is misleading; the correct anchor is the authorized ROE, which determines earnings power, as per regulatory filings.
The most commonly misapplied ratio for OGS is the P/E multiple, which is often compared to the broader market or growth-oriented companies. For a regulated utility, the P/E is fundamentally anchored to the allowed return on equity and interest rates, not growth expectations. A more appropriate valuation metric is the price-to-rate base ratio or the implied ROE relative to the authorized ROE. Additionally, the dividend yield should be compared to risk-free rates rather than other equities. Investors should focus on the earned ROE versus the authorized ROE to assess regulatory constructiveness, and on the FFO-to-debt ratio to evaluate credit quality, rather than relying solely on P/E.