NCS Multistage (NCSM) 10-Q 17 May 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	May 12, 2017
Document And Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,692,427
Trading Symbol	NCSM
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		43,555,978

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 11,980	$ 18,275
Accounts receivable - trade, net	44,345	32,116
Inventories	17,653	17,017
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,280	2,445
Other current receivables	800	3,053
Deferred income taxes, net		2,116
Total current assets	76,058	75,022
Noncurrent assets
Property and equipment, net	16,577	9,759
Goodwill	138,901	122,077
Identifiable intangibles, net	117,617	118,697
Deposits and other assets	2,234	1,272
Total noncurrent assets	275,329	251,805
Total assets	351,387	326,827
Current liabilities
Accounts payable—trade	10,387	10,258
Accrued expenses	3,366	3,290
Income taxes payable	1,581
Other current liabilities	2,411	3,223
Current maturities of long-term debt	4,057	772
Total current liabilities	21,802	17,543
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt, less current maturities	84,328	88,394
Other long-term liabilities	7,776	717
Deferred income taxes, net	38,654	42,695
Total noncurrent liabilities	130,758	131,806
Total liabilities	152,560	149,349
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1 share authorized, issued, and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Common stock, $.01 par value, 54,000,000 shares authorized, 34,024,326 shares issued and 34,005,978 shares outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	340	340
Additional paid-in capital	237,903	237,566
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(80,385)	(82,015)
Retained earnings	28,312	21,762
Treasury stock, at cost; 18,348 shares at March 31, 2017 and at December 31, 2016	(175)	(175)
Total stockholders’ equity	185,995	177,478
Noncontrolling interest	12,832
Total equity	198,827	177,478
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 351,387	$ 326,827

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract]
Preferred stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1	1
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	1	1
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	1	1
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	54,000,000	54,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	34,024,326	34,024,326
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	34,005,978	34,005,978
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	18,348	18,348

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenues
Product sales	$ 45,574	$ 17,212
Services	13,062	5,895
Total revenues	58,636	23,107
Cost of sales
Cost of product sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown below	24,715	9,549
Cost of services, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown below	4,639	3,146
Total cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown below	29,354	12,695
Selling, general and administrative expenses	12,772	8,455
Depreciation	564	452
Amortization	6,022	5,771
Income (loss) from operations	9,924	(4,266)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(1,509)	(1,466)
Other income, net	974	26
Foreign currency exchange loss	(941)	(5,878)
Total other expense	(1,476)	(7,318)
Income (loss) before income tax	8,448	(11,584)
Income tax expense (benefit)	2,100	(3,458)
Net income (loss)	6,348	(8,126)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	202
Net income (loss) attributable to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.	$ 6,550	$ (8,126)
Earnings (loss) per common share
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18	$ (0.24)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18	$ (0.24)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	34,006,000	34,019,000
Diluted	36,746,000	34,019,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 6,348	$ (8,126)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0	1,653	13,581
Comprehensive income	8,001	5,455
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(179)
Comprehensive income attributable to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.	$ 8,180	$ 5,455

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	$ 0	$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2017 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2016		$ 340	$ 237,566	$ (82,015)	$ 21,762	$ (175)		$ 177,478
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016	1	34,024,326				18,348
Acquisition							$ 13,011	13,011
Share-based compensation			337					337
Net income (loss)					6,550		(202)	6,348
Currency translation adjustments				1,630			23	1,653
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2017		$ 340	$ 237,903	$ (80,385)	$ 28,312	$ (175)	$ 12,832	$ 198,827
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2017	1	34,024,326				18,348

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME8

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)	$ 6,348	$ (8,126)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,586	6,223
Amortization of deferred loan cost	180	183
Share-based compensation	337	335
Deferred income tax benefit	(2,144)	(2,560)
Gain on sale of property and equipment	(55)	(174)
Foreign exchange loss on financing item	843	5,445
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable—trade	(11,848)	6,963
Inventories	(521)	1,155
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(219)	(421)
Accounts payable—trade	(29)	(2,520)
Accrued expenses	71	(188)
Other liabilities	(876)	257
Income taxes receivable/payable	3,891	(1,394)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,564	5,178
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,581)	(63)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	71	215
Repayment of short-term note receivable	1,000
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	(5,872)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(6,382)	152
Cash flows from financing activities
Equipment note borrowings	750
Payments on equipment note	(14)
Promissory note borrowings	462
Payments related to public offering	(583)
Repayment of term note	(3,000)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		50
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(2,385)	50
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(92)	623
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(6,295)	6,003
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	18,275	9,545
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	11,980	$ 15,548
Noncash investing and financing activities
Unpaid costs related to public offering	$ 708

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	N ote 1. Basis of Presentation  Nature of Business  NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries and subsidiaries for which we have a controlling voting interest (collectively referred to as the “Company,” “NCS,” “we” or “us”), is primarily engaged in providing engineered products and support services for oil and natural gas well completions and field development strategies. We offer our products and services primarily to exploration and production companies for use in onshore wells. We operate through six service facilities principally located in Houston and Midland, Texas; and Calgary, Red Deer, Grande Prairie and Estevan, Canada. We changed our name from Pioneer Super Holdings, Inc. to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. on December 13, 2016.  Basis of Presentation  The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), issued by the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and have not been audited by our independent registered public accounting firm. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2016 is derived from our audited financial statements. However, certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP for complete annual financial statements have been omitted or condensed as permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, and, therefore, these interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements included in the prospectus, dated April 27, 2017 (the “Prospectus”), filed by us with the SEC on May 1, 2017 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the SEC and GAAP for interim financial reporting, reflect all adjustments, which consisted only of normal recurring adjustments that were necessary for a fair statement of the interim periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those for a full year. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated for purposes of preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements.  On April 13, 2017, in connection with the initial public offering of shares of our common stock (“IPO”), our board of directors and stockholders approved an amendment to the amended and restated certificate of incorporation effecting a 3.00 for 1.00 stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock. In connection with our stock split, the exchange ratio was adjusted to three from one for the exchangeable shares of NCS Multistage, Inc. (“NCS Canada”) held by the preferred stockholder. The stock split was implemented on April 13, 2017 and the par value of the common and preferred stock was not adjusted as a result of the stock split. All common stock share amounts disclosed in this Form 10-Q have been adjusted to reflect this stock split for all periods presented. Recent Accounting Pronouncements  Pronouncements Adopted in 2017  In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . This standard requires all deferred taxes, along with any related valuation allowance, to be presented as a noncurrent deferred asset or liability. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and includes interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted and the guidance may be applied either prospectively, for all deferred tax assets and liabilities, or retrospectively by reclassifying the comparative balance sheet. We adopted this ASU in the first quarter of 2017 on a prospective basis.  Pronouncements Not Yet Effective  In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment (Topic 350). This new standard simplifies the test for goodwill impairment. In the original guidance, an entity is required to perform additional analysis in Step 2, which measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a report unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. The FASB simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2. Instead, under the amendments in this update, an entity should perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount with excess carrying value over the fair value recognized as a loss on impairment. In addition, income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill should be considered in measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. The amendments in this update are effective for public companies for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance.  In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASC 842”), which replaces the existing guidance in ASC 840, Leases . ASC 842 requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as lease liabilities with corresponding right-of-use assets. The new lease standard does not substantially change lessor accounting. The new standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance.  In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 , Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted, however, not before fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Subsequent to ASU 2014-09’s issuance, Topic 606 was amended for FASB updates that changed the effective date as well as addressed certain aspects regarding new revenue standards. The comprehensive new standard will supersede existing revenue recognition guidance and require revenue to be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which entities expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Adoption of the new rules could affect the timing of revenue recognition for certain transactions. The guidance permits two implementation approaches, one requiring retrospective application of the new standard with restatement of prior years and one requiring prospective application of the new standard with disclosure of results under old standards. We are currently evaluating this standard in order to select a transition method and the effective date. We have not determined the effect of this standard on our financial statements and related disclosures.

Acquisition

Acquisition	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisition	Note 2. Acquisition  On February 1, 2017, we acquired a 50% interest in Repeat Precision, LLC (“Repeat”) for $5 .9 million. Historically, the business has been a supplier to NCS. Our strategic purchase of 50% of this business ensures that we have continued access to these services, but more importantly, allows us greater control of the allocation of their capacity, ensuring that we can scale their operations together with ours. In addition, Repeat will also market certain completion products on a wholesale basis, providing an additional revenue opportunity over time.  Concurrent with entering into the transaction, the previous owner of the 50% interest repaid a $1.0 million promissory note to us. We also recorded an earn-out as a contingent adjustment to the asset purchase price in the amount of $7.0 million, which is included in other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet. We estimated the fair value of the earn-out using a Monte Carlo simulation on the acquisition date. The earn-out equity value was based on 2018 EBITDA, multiplied by three, which was then reduced by debt and increased by cash. The earn-out equity value was then discounted at the adjusted cost of equity. The earn-out is subject to remeasurement each reporting period until the full amount of the liability has been satisfied. The payment, if any, is expected to be paid during the first quarter of 2019 and will not exceed $10.0 million.  Since NCS has the controlling voting interest in the joint venture, we accounted for the acquisition as a business combination and included Repeat in our consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date. As a result, the other party’s ownership percentage is presented separately as a non-controlling interest.  The purchase price is allocated to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on a discounted cash flow model and goodwill is recognized for the excess consideration transferred over the fair value of the net assets. The purchase price allocation is preliminary and adjustments to provisional amounts may occur as we continue to analyze information. We have recognized $16.0 million of goodwill as a result of the transaction and expect the full amount to be deductible for tax purposes. Additional changes to the purchase price allocation may result in a corresponding change to goodwill in the period of the change, however, we do not expect such adjustments to materially change the purchase price allocation. We also incurred acquisition costs of $0.3 million as of March 31, 2017, which were included in general and administrative expense on our statement of operations.  The following table summarizes the consideration and the assets acquired at the Repeat closing date (in thousands):     Consideration  Cash paid by NCS $ 5,872  Other capitalizable costs 124  Earn-out liability recognized 7,015  Total consideration $ 13,011  Preliminary purchase price allocation  Other net assets $ 174  Property and equipment 5,750  Intangible assets 4,100  Goodwill 15,998  Total assets acquired $ 26,022  Less: noncontrolling interest (13,011)  Net assets acquired $ 13,011  The unaudited pro forma operating results pursuant to ASC 805 related to the Repeat acquisition have been excluded due to immateriality.  In connection with the Repeat acquisition, we acquired intangible assets in the amount of $4.1 million related to customer relationships. The intangible assets are amortized over their estimated ten year useful lives. Amortization expense for the intangible assets for the Repeat acquisition was $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 3. Inventories  Inventories consist of the following as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):     March 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Raw materials $ 824 $ 695  Work in process 1,244 688  Finished goods 15,585 15,634  $ 17,653 $ 17,017   

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Note 4. Property and Equipment  Property and equipment by major asset class consist of the following as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):      March 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Land $ 2,041 $ 2,026  Building and improvements 4,593 4,517  Machinery and equipment 8,720 1,983  Computers and software 1,380 1,345  Furniture and fixtures 936 916  Vehicles 2,724 2,475  Service equipment 465 1,964  20,859 15,226  Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 4,876 5,763  15,983 9,463  Construction in progress 594 296  Property and equipment, net $ 16,577 $ 9,759

Goodwill and Identifiable Intan

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangibles	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangibles [Abstract]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangibles	Note 5. Goodwill and Identifiable Intangibles  Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill is as follows (in thousands):      At December 31, 2016 $ 122,077  Acquisition 15,998  Currency translation adjustment 826  At March 31, 2017 $ 138,901  Identifiable intangibles by major asset class consist of the following (in thousands) :      March 31, 2017  Estimated Gross  Useful Carrying Accumulated Net  Lives (Years) Amount Amortization Balance  Technology 14 $ 138,942 $ (42,703) $ 96,239  Trademark 5 943 (811) 132  In-process research and development 5 35,602 (30,640) 4,962  Customer relationships 10 - 15 15,756 (3,412) 12,344  Noncompete agreements 5 28,262 (24,322) 3,940  Total identifiable intangibles $ 219,505 $ (101,888) $ 117,617      December 31, 2016  Estimated Gross  Useful Carrying Accumulated Net  Lives (Years) Amount Amortization Balance  Technology 14 $ 138,026 $ (39,956) $ 98,070  Trademark 5 936 (759) 177  In-process research and development 5 35,306 (28,621) 6,685  Customer relationships 15 11,577 (3,128) 8,449  Noncompete agreements 5 28,065 (22,749) 5,316  Total identifiable intangibles $ 213,910 $ (95,213) $ 118,697 

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	Note 6. Accrued Expenses  Accrued expenses consist of the following as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):      March 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Accrued payroll $ 1,500 $ 850  Property and franchise taxes accrual 181 322  Accrual related to public offering 979 1,153  Accrued acquisition related costs 83 618  Accrued other miscellaneous liabilities 623 347  $ 3,366 $ 3,290 

Revolving Line of Credit and Lo

Revolving Line of Credit and Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Revolving Line of Credit and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Revolving Line of Credit and Long-Term Debt	Note 7. Revolving Line of Credit and Long-Term Debt  Our long-term debt is as follows (in thousands):      March 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Term loan $ 88,680 $ 90,836  Revolving line of credit — —  Promissory note 462 —  Equipment note 735 —  Total 89,877 90,836  Less debt issuance costs 1,492 1,670  Total debt, net 88,385 89,166  Less: current portion (4,057) (772)  Long-term debt $ 84,328 $ 88,394  The estimated fair value of total debt for the periods ended March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was approximately $91.9 million and $92.8 million, respectively. The fair value was estimated using Level 2 inputs by calculating the sum of the discounted future interest and principal payments through the date of maturity.  Prior Senior Secured Credit Facilities  Effective August 7, 2014, we entered into a credit agreement with a group of financial institutions which was denominated in Canadian dollars (“CAD”) and allowed for a term loan of up to approximately $197.6 million CAD ( $180.0 million USD), and a $38.4 million CAD ( $35.0 million USD) revolving line of credit of which $5.0 million CAD may be made available for letters of credit and $5.0 million CAD may be made available for swingline loans (together, the “Credit Facility”). We entered into Amendment No. 1, effective April 15, 2015, and Amendment No. 2, effective December 22, 2015, which modified the original credit agreement governing the Credit Facility. The modifications changed various defined terms as well as the covenants. Th ese amendment s also revised the revolving credit commitment to $27.8 million CAD ( $20.0 million USD) and evidenced the prepayment of the Term Loan in an amount of $55.8 million CAD .  The term loan bears interest at the adjusted base rate or Canadian base rate plus an applicable margin, as defined in the credit agreement governing the Credit Facility, with quarterly interest payments. The applicable interest rate at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was 5.706% and 5.769% , respectively. The term loan is collateralized by certain assets of the Company and guaranteed by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. The interest on the term loan is payable in quarterly installments. Beginning in February 2018 , quarterly principal payments will resume with all unpaid principal and interest due at maturity on August 7, 2019 . As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the term loan had an outstanding balance of $88.7 million and $90.8 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , we incurred interest expense of $1.3 million for each period.  The revolving line of credit is collateralized by certain assets of the Company and guaranteed by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. Interest on the revolving line of credit is payable quarterly at the adjusted base rate or Canadian base rate plus an applicable margin, as defined in the agreement governing the Credit Facility. All unpaid principal and interest on the revolving line of credit is due at maturity on August 7, 2019. As of March 31, 2017 , the outstanding balance under the revolving line of credit was zero .  The agreement governing the Credit Facility contains financial covenants that requires (i) commencing with the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2019, compliance with a leverage ratio test set at 3.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, (ii) commencing with the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2019, compliance with a fixed charge coverage ratio test set at 1.25 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter and (iii) commencing with the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2015, compliance with an interest coverage ratio set at (x) 1.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter through and including the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2017 and (y) 1.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2018 through and including the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2018. As of March 31, 2017 , the Company was in compliance with these covenants. Our ability to meet these financial ratios can be affected by events beyond our control and we cannot assure you that we will be able to meet these ratios. A breach of any covenant or restriction contained in the agreement governing our Credit Facility could result in a default under this agreement. If any such default occurs, the lenders under the Credit Facility, may elect (after the expiration of any applicable notice or grace periods) to declare all outstanding borrowings, together with accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable. The lenders under the Credit Facility also have the right upon an event of default thereunder to terminate any commitments they have to provide further borrowings. Further, following an event of default under the agreement governing our Credit Facility, the lenders under the Credit Facility will have the right to proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that debt. If the debt under the Credit Facility was to be accelerated, our assets may not be sufficient to repay in full that debt or any other debt that may become due as a result of that acceleration.  Direct costs incurred in connection with the term loan have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the debt using the effective interest method. Net fees attributable to the lenders of approximately $1.5 million and $1.7 million are presented as a discount to the carrying value of debt as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, in accordance with ASC 470 Debt. Amortization expense of the deferred financing charges of approximately $0.2 million for each period are included in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.  In February 2017, to ensure compliance with non-financial covenants per the Credit Facility, we made a $3.0 million term loan prepayment. On May 4, 2017, the term loan was paid in full and terminated using a portion of the proceeds from our IPO and we also entered into a new Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). See “Note 14. Subsequent Events”.  Promissory Note  In connection with the acquisition , Repeat entered into a promissory note with Security State Bank & Trust, Fredericksburg on February 27, 2017, for an aggregate borrowing capacity of approximately $3.8 million. The promissory note is secured against equipment, inventory and receivables. It bears interest at a variable interest rate, which is based on an independent index and matures on February 27, 2018 . Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at the lesser of the maximum rate allowed per law or 18% per annum. As of March 31, 2017, the outstanding balance on the promissory note was $0.5 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, we incurred interest expense of $1 thousand.  Equipment Note  In February 2017, Repeat entered into an equipment note in the amount of $0.8 million with Security State Bank & Trust, Fredericksburg also in connection with the acquisition. The equipment note bears interest at prime plus 1% , matures on February 27, 2021 and is collateralized by certain property. Any principal amount not paid by the maturity date bears interest at the lesser of the maximum rate allowed per law or 18% per annum. As of March 31, 2017, the outstanding balance on the equipment note was $0.7 million and for the three months ended March 31, 2017, we incurred interest expense of $3 thousand.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies  Litigation  In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various pending or threatened legal actions, some of which may or may not be covered by insurance. Management has reviewed such pending judicial and legal proceedings, the reasonably anticipated costs and expenses in connection with such proceedings, and the availability and limits of insurance coverage, and has established reserves that are believed to be appropriate in light of those outcomes that are believed to be probable and can be estimated. The reserves accrued at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are immaterial. In the opinion of management, our ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  On March 3, 2017, we received $0.9 million resulting from an arbitration case that was decided in our favor in February 2017. This was recorded as other income in our financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2017.

Stockholders_ Equity

Stockholders’ Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Note 9. Stockholders’ Equity  As disclosed in “Note 1 . Basis of Presentation”, on April 13, 2017 our board of directors and stockholders approved an amendment to the amended and restated certificate of incorporation effecting a 3.00 for 1.00 stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The stock split was implemented on April 13, 2017. The par value of the common and preferred stock was not adjusted as a result of the stock split. All issued and outstanding shares and per share amounts included in the accompanying financial statements have been adjusted to reflect this stock split for all periods presented.  We are authorized to issue 54.0 million shares of common stock with $0.01 par value. We are authorized to issue one share of preferred stock with $0.01 par value, defined as the “Special Voting Share” in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , one share of preferred stock was issued and outstanding .  On April 27, 2017, our certificate of incorporation was amended and restated and the number of shares of common stock authorized to be issued by the Company was increased from 54.0 million to 225.0 million and the number of our authorized shares of preferred stock was increased from one share to 10.0 million shares.  The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held. The holder of the Special Voting Share shall be entitled to vote on all matters that a holder of common stock is entitled to vote on and shall be entitled to cast a number of votes equal to the number of exchangeable shares of NCS Multistage, Inc. (“NCS Canada”), a subsidiary of the Company, then outstanding that are not owned by us, multiplied by the exchange ratio (as defined in the articles of incorporation of NCS Canada). In connection with our stock split, the exchange ratio was adjusted to three from one. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the number of common stock issuable for the exchangeable shares totaled 1,819,247 and are held by the preferred stockholder. On May 3, 2017, the preferred stockholder sold shares of our common stock in our initial public offering, which reduced the number of common stock issuable for the exchangeable shares to 1,769,247 . The holders of common stock are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time-to-time by our Board of Directors and Dividend Committee. The holder of the Special Voting Share is not entitled to receive dividends. No dividends were declared during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016 

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 10. Income Taxes  We calculate our interim income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740. At the end of each interim period, we make an estimate of the annual expected effective tax rate and apply that rate to our ordinary year to date earnings or loss. In addition, the effect of changes in exacted tax laws, rates or tax status is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs.  The computation of the annual expected effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and assumptions including , but not limited to, the expected operating income (or loss) for the year, projections of the proportion of income (or loss) earned and taxed in foreign jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, more experience is acquired or additional information is obtained. The computation of the annual effective rate would include applicable modifications, which were projected for the year, such as certain book expenses not deductible for tax, the domestic manufacturing deduction, tax credits and foreign deemed dividends.  We recorded a tax expense (benefit) of $2.1 million and $(3.5) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , our effective tax rates were approximately 24.9% and (29.9)% , respectively. The difference in these effective tax rates were primarily due to the effect of not providing U.S. income taxes on the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of March 31, 2017 because we intend to permanently reinvest such earnings outside the U.S. We are changing our assertion that undistributed foreign earnings are indefinitely or permanently reinvested during the three months ended March 31, 2017 as a result of cash proceeds received from the IPO during May 2017, a portion of which was used to pay off existing debt. The excess proceeds from the IPO leaves cash available in the U.S. without requiring cash from foreign operations.  ASC 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. The impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax returns must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be required to be recognized upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. This standard also provides guidance on de-recognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting for interim periods, disclosure and transition issues with respect to tax positions. We include interest and penalties as a component of other income (expense) in the consolidated statement of operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , we recognized approximately $1.6 thousand and $4.0 thousand, respectively, in interest and penalties.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Note 11. Earnings Per Share  The following table presents the reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for calculating earnings per share from net income (loss) (in thousands, except per share data) :     Three Months Ended  March 31,  2017 2016  Numerator—Basic  Net income (loss) $ 6,348 $ (8,126)  Less: income attributable to participating shares (333) —  Add: loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 202 —  Net income (loss) attributable to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.—Basic $ 6,217 $ (8,126)   Numerator—Diluted  Net income (loss) $ 6,348 $ (8,126)  Add: loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 202 —  Net income (loss) attributable to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.—Diluted $ 6,550 $ (8,126)   Denominator  Basic weighted average number of shares 34,006 34,019  Exchangeable shares for common stock 1,819 —  Dilutive effect of stock options after application of treasury stock method 921 —  Diluted weighted average number of shares 36,746 34,019   Earnings (loss) per common share  Basic $ 0.18 $ (0.24)  Diluted $ 0.18 $ (0.24)

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 12. Related Party Transactions  As of December 31, 2016 , we held a long-term note receivable in the amount of approximately $0.8 million due from a related party. During the first quarter of 2017, the long-term note receivable was paid in full. We also purchased services and grease in the amount of approximately $21.0 thousand and $31.6 thousand from a related party for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 .

Segment and Geographic Informat

Segment and Geographic Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract]
Segment and Geographic Information	Note 13. Segment and Geographic Information  We have determined that we operate in one reportable segment that has been identified based on how our chief operating decision maker manages our business.  

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Note 14. Subsequent Events  On May 3, 2017, we completed the initial public offering of 9.5 million shares of our common stock, $0.01 par value, at a price to the public of $17.00 per share pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-216580) (the “Registration Statement”). The underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 1.425 million shares of our common stock from certain selling stockholders and the closing of the over-allotment option occurred on May 3, 2017 concurrently with the closing of the IPO. We received approximately $148.9 million in net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. We used a portion of the net proceeds from the IPO to repay our indebtedness under our Credit Facility (see “Note 7. Revolving Line of Credit and Long-Term Debt”) and will use the remainder for general corporate purposes, which may include the payment of costs and expenses associated with the implementation of our business strategy, although we have no current specific plans for the use of the remaining net proceeds at this time. In addition, in connection with the IPO, our certificate of incorporation was amended and restated to increase our authorized capital stock to consist of 225.0 million shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share and 10.0 million shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share.  On May 4, 2017, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Pioneer Investment, Inc., as borrower (the “U.S. Borrower ”), NCS Multistage Inc., as borrower (the “Canadian Borrower”), Pioneer Intermediate, Inc., (together with the Company, the “Parent Guarantors”) and the lenders party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as administrative agent in respect of the U.S. Facility (as defined below) and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Canadian Branch, as administrative agent in respect of the Canadian Facility (as defined below) (the senior secured revolving credit facilities provided thereunder, the “New Senior Secured Credit Facility”).  The New Senior Secured Credit Facility consists of a (i) senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million made available to the U.S. Borrower (the “U.S. Facility”), of which up to $5.0 million may be made available for letters of credit and up to $5.0 million may be made available for swingline loans and (ii) senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million made available to the Canadian Borrower (the “Canadian Facility”).  Borrowings under the U.S. Facility may be made in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars or Euros and will bear interest at a rate equal to the Adjusted Base Rate or Eurocurrency Rate, in each case, plus an applicable interest margin as set forth in the New Senior Secured Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Canadian Facility may be made in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars and will bear interest at the Canadian (Cdn) Base Rate, Canadian (U.S.) Base Rate, Eurocurrency Rate or Discount Rate, in each case, plus an applicable interest margin as set forth in the New Senior Secured Credit Facility.  The obligations of the U.S. Borrower under the U.S. Facility will be guaranteed by the Parent Guarantors and each of the other existing and future direct and indirect restricted subsidiaries of the Company organized under the laws of the United States (subject to certain exceptions) and will be secured by substantially all of the assets of the Parent Guarantors, the U.S. Borrower and such other subsidiary guarantors, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens. The obligations of the Canadian Borrower under the Canadian Facility will be guaranteed by the Parent Guarantors, the U.S. Borrower and each of the other future direct and indirect restricted subsidiaries of the Company organized under the laws of the United States and Canada (subject to certain exceptions) and will be secured by substantially all of the assets of the Parent Guarantors, the U.S. Borrower, the Canadian Borrower and such other subsidiary guarantors, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens.  The New Senior Secured Credit Facility contains financial covenants that require (i) commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2017, compliance with a leverage ratio test set at (A) 3.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter ending prior to March 31, 2018 and (B) 2.50 to 1:00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter ending on or after March 31, 2018, (ii) commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2017, compliance with an interest coverage ratio test set at 2.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, (iii) if the leverage ratio as of the end of any fiscal quarter is greater than 2.00 to 1.00 and the amount outstanding under the Canadian Facility at any time during such fiscal quarter was greater than $0, compliance as of the end of such fiscal quarter with a Canadian asset coverage ratio test set at 1.00 to 1.00 and (iv) if the leverage ratio as of the end of any fiscal quarter is greater than 2.00 to 1.00 and the amount outstanding under the U.S. Facility at any time during such fiscal quarter was greater than $0, compliance as of the end of such fiscal quarter with a U.S. asset coverage ratio test set at 1.00 to 1.00. The New Senior Secured Credit Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other things, restrictions on the creation of liens, the incurrence of indebtedness, investments, dividends and other restricted payments, dispositions and transactions with affiliates. The New Senior Secured Credit Facility also includes customary events of default for facilities of this type (with customary grace periods, as applicable). If an event of default occurs, the lenders under each of the U.S. Facility and the Canadian Facility may elect (after the expiration of any applicable notice or grace periods) to declare all outstanding borrowings under such facility, together with accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable, The lenders under each of the U.S. Facility and the Canadian Facility also have the right upon an event of default thereunder to terminate any commitments they have to provide further borrowings under such facility. Further, following an event of default under each of the U.S. Facility and the Canadian Facility, the lenders thereunder will have the right to proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure such facility.  The New Senior Secured Credit Facility amended and restated that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2014, among the U.S. Borrower, Pioneer Intermediate, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and the lenders party thereto. The New Senior Secured Credit Facility will mature on May 4, 2020 .

Acquisition (Tables)

Acquisition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Acquisition [Abstract]
Summary of Consideration and Assets Acquired	  Consideration  Cash paid by NCS $ 5,872  Other capitalizable costs 124  Earn-out liability recognized 7,015  Total consideration $ 13,011  Preliminary purchase price allocation  Other net assets $ 174  Property and equipment 5,750  Intangible assets 4,100  Goodwill 15,998  Total assets acquired $ 26,022  Less: noncontrolling interest (13,011)  Net assets acquired $ 13,011 

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Inventories [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories	  March 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Raw materials $ 824 $ 695  Work in process 1,244 688  Finished goods 15,585 15,634  $ 17,653 $ 17,017  

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment by Major Asset Class	   March 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Land $ 2,041 $ 2,026  Building and improvements 4,593 4,517  Machinery and equipment 8,720 1,983  Computers and software 1,380 1,345  Furniture and fixtures 936 916  Vehicles 2,724 2,475  Service equipment 465 1,964  20,859 15,226  Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 4,876 5,763  15,983 9,463  Construction in progress 594 296  Property and equipment, net $ 16,577 $ 9,759 

Goodwill and Identifiable Int26

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangibles [Abstract]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	   At December 31, 2016 $ 122,077  Acquisition 15,998  Currency translation adjustment 826  At March 31, 2017 $ 138,901 
Schedule of Identifiable Intangibles by Major Asset Class	    March 31, 2017  Estimated Gross  Useful Carrying Accumulated Net  Lives (Years) Amount Amortization Balance  Technology 14 $ 138,942 $ (42,703) $ 96,239  Trademark 5 943 (811) 132  In-process research and development 5 35,602 (30,640) 4,962  Customer relationships 10 - 15 15,756 (3,412) 12,344  Noncompete agreements 5 28,262 (24,322) 3,940  Total identifiable intangibles $ 219,505 $ (101,888) $ 117,617      December 31, 2016  Estimated Gross  Useful Carrying Accumulated Net  Lives (Years) Amount Amortization Balance  Technology 14 $ 138,026 $ (39,956) $ 98,070  Trademark 5 936 (759) 177  In-process research and development 5 35,306 (28,621) 6,685  Customer relationships 15 11,577 (3,128) 8,449  Noncompete agreements 5 28,065 (22,749) 5,316  Total identifiable intangibles $ 213,910 $ (95,213) $ 118,697 

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	   March 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Accrued payroll $ 1,500 $ 850  Property and franchise taxes accrual 181 322  Accrual related to public offering 979 1,153  Accrued acquisition related costs 83 618  Accrued other miscellaneous liabilities 623 347  $ 3,366 $ 3,290 

Revolving Line of Credit and 28

Revolving Line of Credit and Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Revolving Line of Credit and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt	   March 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Term loan $ 88,680 $ 90,836  Revolving line of credit — —  Promissory note 462 —  Equipment note 735 —  Total 89,877 90,836  Less debt issuance costs 1,492 1,670  Total debt, net 88,385 89,166  Less: current portion (4,057) (772)  Long-term debt $ 84,328 $ 88,394 

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Numerator and Denominator for Calculating Earnings Per Share from Net Income (Loss)	   Three Months Ended  March 31,  2017 2016  Numerator—Basic  Net income (loss) $ 6,348 $ (8,126)  Less: income attributable to participating shares (333) —  Add: loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 202 —  Net income (loss) attributable to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.—Basic $ 6,217 $ (8,126)   Numerator—Diluted  Net income (loss) $ 6,348 $ (8,126)  Add: loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 202 —  Net income (loss) attributable to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.—Diluted $ 6,550 $ (8,126)   Denominator  Basic weighted average number of shares 34,006 34,019  Exchangeable shares for common stock 1,819 —  Dilutive effect of stock options after application of treasury stock method 921 —  Diluted weighted average number of shares 36,746 34,019   Earnings (loss) per common share  Basic $ 0.18 $ (0.24)  Diluted $ 0.18 $ (0.24) 

Basis of Presentation (Details)

Basis of Presentation (Details)	Apr. 13, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017item
Number of service facilities		6
IPO [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Stock split ratio of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock	3

Acquisition (Narrative) (Detail

Acquisition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 01, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from promissory note		$ 1,000
Goodwill		138,901		$ 122,077
Amortization of intangible assets		6,022	$ 5,771
Repeat Precision LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest acquired, percent	50.00%
Cash payment for acquisition	$ 5,872
Proceeds from promissory note	1,000
Earn-out as a contingent adjustment to asset purchase price	7,000
Maximum earn-out contingent consideration		10,000
Goodwill	15,998
Acquisition costs		300
Repeat Precision LLC [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 4,100
Amortization of intangible assets		$ 100

Acquisition (Summary of Conside

Acquisition (Summary of Consideration and Assets Acquired) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 01, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Preliminary purchase price allocation
Goodwill		$ 138,901	$ 122,077
Repeat Precision LLC [Member]
Consideration
Cash paid by NCS	$ 5,872
Other capitalizable costs	124
Earn-out liability recognized	7,015
Total consideration	13,011
Preliminary purchase price allocation
Other net assets	174
Property and equipment	5,750
Intangible assets	4,100
Goodwill	15,998
Total assets acquired	26,022
Less: noncontrolling interest	(13,011)
Net assets acquired	$ 13,011

Inventories (Schedule of Invent

Inventories (Schedule of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 824	$ 695
Work in process	1,244	688
Finished goods	15,585	15,634
Total inventories	$ 17,653	$ 17,017

Property and Equipment (Schedul

Property and Equipment (Schedule of Property and Equipment by Major Asset Class) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	$ 20,859	$ 15,226
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	4,876	5,763
Property and equipment, net, excluding construction in progress	15,983	9,463
Construction in progress	594	296
Property and equipment, net	16,577	9,759
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	2,041	2,026
Building and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	4,593	4,517
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	8,720	1,983
Computers and software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	1,380	1,345
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	936	916
Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	2,724	2,475
Service equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	$ 465	$ 1,964

Goodwill and Identifiable Int35

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangibles (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangibles [Abstract]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 122,077
Acquisition	15,998
Currency translation adjustment	826
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 138,901

Goodwill and Identifiable Int36

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangibles (Schedule of Identifiable Intangibles by Major Asset Class) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 219,505	$ 213,910
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(101,888)	(95,213)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Net Balance	$ 117,617	$ 118,697
Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	14 years	14 years
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 138,942	$ 138,026
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(42,703)	(39,956)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Net Balance	$ 96,239	$ 98,070
Trademark [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	5 years	5 years
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 943	$ 936
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(811)	(759)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Net Balance	$ 132	$ 177
In-Process Research and Development [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	5 years	5 years
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 35,602	$ 35,306
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(30,640)	(28,621)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Net Balance	4,962	$ 6,685
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life		15 years
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	15,756	$ 11,577
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(3,412)	(3,128)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Net Balance	$ 12,344	$ 8,449
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	10 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	15 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	5 years	5 years
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 28,262	$ 28,065
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(24,322)	(22,749)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Net Balance	$ 3,940	$ 5,316

Accrued Expenses (Schedule of A

Accrued Expenses (Schedule of Accrued Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Accrued payroll	$ 1,500	$ 850
Property and franchise taxes accrual	181	322
Accrual related to public offering	979	1,153
Accrued acquisition related costs	83	618
Accrued other miscellaneous liabilities	623	347
Accrued Expenses	$ 3,366	$ 3,290

Revolving Line of Credit and 38

Revolving Line of Credit and Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) CAD in Millions	Feb. 27, 2017USD ($)	Apr. 15, 2015CAD	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 15, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 07, 2014CAD	Aug. 07, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross				$ 89,877,000		$ 90,836,000
Incurred interest expense				1,300,000	$ 1,300,000
Line of credit outstanding				0
Debt issuance cost				1,492,000		1,670,000
Amortization expesne of deferred financing charges				$ 180,000	$ 183,000
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity | CAD								CAD 5
Swingline Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity | CAD								5
Commencing on Quarter Ending March 31, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Leverage ratio				3.00%
Fixed charge coverage ratio				1.25%
Commencing on Quarter Ending December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest coverage ratio				1.50%
Quarter Ending March 31, 2018 through December 31, 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Future interest coverage ratio				1.75%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, fair value				$ 91,900,000		$ 92,800,000
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maximum borrowing capacity								197.6	$ 180,000,000
Interest rate, effective percentage				5.706%		5.769%
Debt redemption start date				Feb. 1, 2018
Debt redemption end date				Aug. 7, 2019
Long-term debt, gross				$ 88,680,000		$ 90,836,000
Prepayment of debt			$ 3,000,000
Term Loan [Member] | Amendment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment of debt | CAD		CAD 55.8
Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity								CAD 38.4	$ 35,000,000
Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | Amendment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		CAD 27.8					$ 20,000,000
Promissory Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross				$ 462,000
Promissory Note [Member] | Repeat Precision LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 3,800,000
Debt maturity date				Feb. 27, 2018
Long-term debt, gross				$ 500,000
Incurred interest expense				1,000
Promissory Note [Member] | Repeat Precision LLC [Member] | Maximum [Member] | If Not Paid by Maturity Date [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument variable interest rate	18.00%
Equipment Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument variable interest rate			1.00%
Long-term debt, gross				$ 735,000
Equipment Note [Member] | Repeat Precision LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt maturity date				Feb. 27, 2021
Long-term debt, gross				$ 700,000
Incurred interest expense				$ 3,000
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 800,000
Equipment Note [Member] | Repeat Precision LLC [Member] | Maximum [Member] | If Not Paid by Maturity Date [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument variable interest rate			18.00%

Revolving Line of Credit and 39

Revolving Line of Credit and Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 89,877	$ 90,836
Less debt issuance costs	1,492	1,670
Total debt, net	88,385	89,166
Less: current portion	(4,057)	(772)
Long-term debt	84,328	88,394
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	88,680	$ 90,836
Promissory Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	462
Equipment Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 735

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 03, 2017USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Proceeds from an arbitration case	$ 0.9

Stockholders_ Equity (Details)

Stockholders’ Equity (Details)	Apr. 13, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares	May 03, 2017$ / sharesshares	Apr. 27, 2017shares
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)		54,000,000	54,000,000
Common stock par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)		1	1
Preferred stock par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)		1	1
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)		1	1
Voting rights entitled for each common stockholders		The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held.
Common stock issuable for the exchangeable shares		1,819,247	1,819,247
Dividends declared | $ / shares		$ 0	$ 0
Subsequent Event [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)					225,000,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)					10,000,000
Common stock issuable for the exchangeable shares				1,769,247
Subsequent Event [Member] | IPO [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock split ratio of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock	3
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)				225,000,000
Common stock par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares				$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)				10,000,000
Preferred stock par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares				$ 0.01

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 2,100,000	$ (3,458,000)
Effective tax rate	24.90%	(29.90%)
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense	$ 1,600	$ 4,000

Earnings Per Share (Reconciliat

Earnings Per Share (Reconciliation of Numerator and Denominator for Calculating Earnings Per Share from Net Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Numerator—Basic
Net income (loss)	$ 6,348	$ (8,126)
Less: income attributable to participating shares	(333)
Add: loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	202
Net income (loss) attributable to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.—Basic	6,217	(8,126)
Numerator—Diluted
Net income (loss)	6,348	(8,126)
Add: loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	202
Net income (loss) attributable to NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.—Diluted	$ 6,550	$ (8,126)
Denominator
Basic weighted average number of shares (in shares)	34,006,000	34,019,000
Exchangeable shares for common stock (in shares)	1,819,000
Dilutive effect of stock options after application of treasury stock method (in shares)	921,000
Diluted weighted average number of shares (in shares)	36,746,000	34,019,000
Earnings (loss) per common share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18	$ (0.24)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18	$ (0.24)

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Long-term note receivable due from related party			$ 800,000
Purchase of services and grease from related party	$ 21,000	$ 31,600

Segment and Geographic Inform45

Segment and Geographic Information (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017segment
Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	1

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) $ / shares in Units, CAD in Millions, $ in Millions	May 04, 2017USD ($)	May 03, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Mar. 31, 2017$ / sharesshares	Apr. 27, 2017shares	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares	Aug. 07, 2014CAD
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)			54,000,000		54,000,000
Common stock par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)			1		1
Preferred stock par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Letter of Credit [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Line of credit aggregate principal amount | CAD						CAD 5
Swingline Loans [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Line of credit aggregate principal amount | CAD						CAD 5
Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Credit facility maturity date			May 4, 2020
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)				225,000,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)				10,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | IPO [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Common stock shares issued		9,500,000
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)		225,000,000
Common stock par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)		10,000,000
Preferred stock par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 0.01
Shares sales price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 17
Net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions | $		$ 148.9
Subsequent Event [Member] | IPO [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Underwriters option to purchase additional shares from selling stockholders		1,425,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member] | Commencing on Quarter Ending June 30, 2017 through Quarter Ending Prior to March 31, 2018 [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	3.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member] | Commencing on Quarter Ending June 30, 2017 through Quarter Ending on or After March 31, 2018 [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Leverage ratio	2.50%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member] | Commencing on Quarter Ending June 30, 2017 through Last Day of Each Fiscal Quarter [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Interest coverage ratio	2.75%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit U.S. Facility [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Line of credit aggregate principal amount | $	$ 25
Subsequent Event [Member] | Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit U.S. Facility [Member] | If Leverage Ratio as of End of Any Fiscal Quarter is Greater than 2.00 to 1.00 and Amount Outstanding Under U.S. Facility at Any Time During such Fiscal Quarter was Greater than $0 [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Asset coverage ratio	1.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Canadian Facility [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Line of credit aggregate principal amount | $	$ 25
Subsequent Event [Member] | Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Canadian Facility [Member] | If Leverage Ratio as of End of Any Fiscal Quarter is Greater than 2.00 to 1.00 and the Amount Outstanding Under the Canadian Facility at Any Time During such Fiscal Quarter was Greater than $0 [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Asset coverage ratio	1.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Line of credit aggregate principal amount | $	$ 5
Subsequent Event [Member] | Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member] | Swingline Loans [Member]
Subsequent Events [Line Items]
Line of credit aggregate principal amount | $	$ 5