NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:NWN • US66765N1054

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This NWN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. NWN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NWN was profitable.
  • NWN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years NWN has always been profitable.
  • NWN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NWN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNWN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • NWN has a Return On Assets of 1.84%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NWN underperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.68%, NWN is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NWN's Return On Invested Capital of 3.70% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NWN is outperformed by 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • NWN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.25%. This is below the industry average of 6.14%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.70%) for NWN is above the 3 year average (3.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.84%
ROE 7.68%
ROIC 3.7%
ROA(3y)1.76%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)6.9%
ROE(5y)7.29%
ROIC(3y)3.25%
ROIC(5y)3.18%
NWN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNWN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5

1.3 Margins

  • NWN has a Profit Margin of 8.79%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NWN underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWN has declined.
  • NWN has a better Operating Margin (21.79%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • NWN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NWN has a Gross Margin of 65.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.79%
PM (TTM) 8.79%
GM 65.58%
OM growth 3Y10.5%
OM growth 5Y2.58%
PM growth 3Y1.85%
PM growth 5Y-2.4%
GM growth 3Y6.33%
GM growth 5Y1.09%
NWN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNWN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. NWN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • NWN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NWN has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, NWN has more shares outstanding
  • NWN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
NWN Yearly Shares OutstandingNWN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
NWN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNWN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • NWN has an Altman-Z score of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that NWN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of NWN (0.69) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • NWN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.66. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.66, NWN is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.66
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.69
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC6.27%
NWN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNWN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • NWN has a Current Ratio of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that NWN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NWN has a Current ratio (0.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NWN has a Quick Ratio of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that NWN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NWN's Quick ratio of 0.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NWN is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.57
NWN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNWN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. NWN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.84% over the past year.
  • NWN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.49% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.83% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.84%
EPS 3Y2.45%
EPS 5Y2.49%
EPS Q2Q%-1.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.83%
Revenue growth 3Y7.52%
Revenue growth 5Y10.75%
Sales Q2Q%6.28%

3.2 Future

  • NWN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.24% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NWN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.78%
EPS Next 2Y6.91%
EPS Next 3Y6.2%
EPS Next 5Y6.24%
Revenue Next Year8.13%
Revenue Next 2Y6.28%
Revenue Next 3Y7%
Revenue Next 5Y6.07%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
NWN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNWN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
NWN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNWN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. NWN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.47, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NWN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NWN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.54. NWN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.46, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NWN.
  • NWN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. NWN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.47
Fwd PE 17.46
NWN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNWN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • NWN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.7
NWN Per share dataNWN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.19
PEG (5Y)7.41
EPS Next 2Y6.91%
EPS Next 3Y6.2%

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5. NWN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NWN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.71%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • NWN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.64.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, NWN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of NWN has a limited annual growth rate of 0.84%.
  • NWN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • NWN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
Div Incr Years24
Div Non Decr Years24
NWN Yearly Dividends per shareNWN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 68.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NWN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • NWN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP68.22%
EPS Next 2Y6.91%
EPS Next 3Y6.2%
NWN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNWN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M
NWN Dividend Payout.NWN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NWN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NWN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO

NYSE:NWN (3/24/2026, 2:44:08 PM)

52.63

+0.48 (+0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-27
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners83.21%
Inst Owner Change1.46%
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner Change2.37%
Market Cap2.19B
Revenue(TTM)1.29B
Net Income(TTM)113.32M
Analysts85
Price Target55.42 (5.3%)
Short Float %2.59%
Short Ratio3.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%
Yearly Dividend1.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
DP68.22%
Div Incr Years24
Div Non Decr Years24
Ex-Date01-30
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.03%
Max EPS beat(2)12.5%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)32.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.03%
Max EPS beat(4)107.74%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)22.62%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)37.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)42.89%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.82%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.77%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.3%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.47
Fwd PE 17.46
P/S 1.7
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.13
P/B 1.48
P/tB 1.98
EV/EBITDA 9.7
EPS(TTM)2.85
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)-4.76
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.48
OCFY12.3%
SpS31.02
BVpS35.49
TBVpS26.57
PEG (NY)3.19
PEG (5Y)7.41
Graham Number47.71
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.84%
ROE 7.68%
ROCE 5.27%
ROIC 3.7%
ROICexc 3.73%
ROICexgc 4%
OM 21.79%
PM (TTM) 8.79%
GM 65.58%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.76%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)6.9%
ROE(5y)7.29%
ROIC(3y)3.25%
ROIC(5y)3.18%
ROICexc(3y)3.28%
ROICexc(5y)3.2%
ROICexgc(3y)3.45%
ROICexgc(5y)3.34%
ROCE(3y)4.62%
ROCE(5y)4.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.34%
OM growth 3Y10.5%
OM growth 5Y2.58%
PM growth 3Y1.85%
PM growth 5Y-2.4%
GM growth 3Y6.33%
GM growth 5Y1.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.66
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.19
Cap/Depr 246.06%
Cap/Sales 36.21%
Interest Coverage 2.52
Cash Conversion 57.18%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.57
Altman-Z 0.69
F-Score5
WACC6.27%
ROIC/WACC0.59
Cap/Depr(3y)252.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)261.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)32.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.84%
EPS 3Y2.45%
EPS 5Y2.49%
EPS Q2Q%-1.42%
EPS Next Y5.78%
EPS Next 2Y6.91%
EPS Next 3Y6.2%
EPS Next 5Y6.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.83%
Revenue growth 3Y7.52%
Revenue growth 5Y10.75%
Sales Q2Q%6.28%
Revenue Next Year8.13%
Revenue Next 2Y6.28%
Revenue Next 3Y7%
Revenue Next 5Y6.07%
EBIT growth 1Y46.95%
EBIT growth 3Y18.81%
EBIT growth 5Y13.61%
EBIT Next Year71.23%
EBIT Next 3Y24.61%
EBIT Next 5Y19.74%
FCF growth 1Y-1.88%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y34.37%
OCF growth 3Y22.15%
OCF growth 5Y13.48%

NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO / NWN Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NWN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NWN.


What is the valuation status of NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of NWN stock?

NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) is 18.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.48.


Is the dividend of NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO sustainable?

The dividend rating of NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.22%.