SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SWX • US8448951025
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This SWX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SWX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SWX had positive earnings in the past year.
- SWX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years SWX 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SWX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SWX's Return On Assets of 4.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SWX outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.10%, SWX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.09%, SWX is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SWX is below the industry average of 6.19%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.09%) for SWX is above the 3 year average (3.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.22% | ||
| ROE | 11.1% | ||
| ROIC | 4.09% |
ROA(3y)2.38%
ROA(5y)1.43%
ROE(3y)7.11%
ROE(5y)4.3%
ROIC(3y)3.18%
ROIC(5y)3.01%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 13.68%, SWX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SWX has grown nicely.
- With a Operating Margin value of 15.29%, SWX is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SWX has grown nicely.
- SWX's Gross Margin of 84.52% is amongst the best of the industry. SWX outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SWX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.68% | ||
| GM | 84.52% |
OM growth 3Y41.12%
OM growth 5Y13.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y26.34%
GM growth 3Y-3.94%
GM growth 5Y-3.66%
2. SWX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SWX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SWX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SWX has more shares outstanding
- SWX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- SWX has an Altman-Z score of 1.25. This is a bad value and indicates that SWX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SWX's Altman-Z score of 1.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SWX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- SWX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating SWX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SWX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.87) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC7.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that SWX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- SWX has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. SWX outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- SWX has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that SWX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of SWX (1.18) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. SWX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SWX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.92%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.36% on average over the past years.
- SWX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -37.12%.
- SWX shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.92%
EPS 3Y-4.78%
EPS 5Y-4.36%
EPS Q2Q%-2.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-37.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.52%
Sales Q2Q%-62.15%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SWX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.80% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -10.16% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y16.03%
EPS Next 2Y15.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5Y15.8%
Revenue Next Year-30.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-33.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-22.72%
Revenue Next 5Y-10.16%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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.
4. SWX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.88, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SWX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SWX is valued expensively inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued cheaper.
- SWX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.06, SWX is valued on the expensive side.
- SWX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. SWX is more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SWX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as SWX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of SWX may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as SWX's earnings are expected to grow with 16.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
5. SWX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SWX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.69%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- SWX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.69.
- SWX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SWX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.08%.
- SWX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- SWX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years33
5.3 Sustainability
- 40.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SWX. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of SWX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP40.59%
EPS Next 2Y15.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
SWX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
93.18
+0.91 (+0.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners90.31%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change6.58%
Market Cap6.74B
Revenue(TTM)3.21B
Net Income(TTM)439.83M
Analysts88.33
Price Target94.28 (1.18%)
Short Float %1.99%
Short Ratio1.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
Yearly Dividend2.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.08%
DP40.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-Date02-17 2026-02-17 (0.62)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.89%
Min EPS beat(2)0.55%
Max EPS beat(2)21.24%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.76%
Min EPS beat(4)0.55%
Max EPS beat(4)21.24%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.33%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)22.52%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.86%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-55.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-66.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-44.54%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-32.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-66.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.29%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-23.15%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-11.57%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.09%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-20.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-19.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.06 | ||
| P/S | 2.09 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.11 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 1.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.67 |
EPS(TTM)3.6
EY3.86%
EPS(NY)4.22
Fwd EY4.53%
FCF(TTM)-3.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.69
OCFY8.26%
SpS44.48
BVpS54.81
TBVpS54.66
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number66.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.22% | ||
| ROE | 11.1% | ||
| ROCE | 5.17% | ||
| ROIC | 4.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.36% | ||
| OM | 15.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.68% | ||
| GM | 84.52% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.38%
ROA(5y)1.43%
ROE(3y)7.11%
ROE(5y)4.3%
ROIC(3y)3.18%
ROIC(5y)3.01%
ROICexc(3y)3.31%
ROICexc(5y)3.11%
ROICexgc(3y)3.45%
ROICexgc(5y)3.39%
ROCE(3y)4.18%
ROCE(5y)4.15%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.69%
OM growth 3Y41.12%
OM growth 5Y13.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y26.34%
GM growth 3Y-3.94%
GM growth 5Y-3.66%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.18 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 244.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 25.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
F-Score6
WACC7.49%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)219.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)206.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)30.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.92%
EPS 3Y-4.78%
EPS 5Y-4.36%
EPS Q2Q%-2.16%
EPS Next Y16.03%
EPS Next 2Y15.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5Y15.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-37.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.52%
Sales Q2Q%-62.15%
Revenue Next Year-30.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-33.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-22.72%
Revenue Next 5Y-10.16%
EBIT growth 1Y1.61%
EBIT growth 3Y3.21%
EBIT growth 5Y2.3%
EBIT Next Year75.31%
EBIT Next 3Y26.87%
EBIT Next 5Y26.63%
FCF growth 1Y-161.43%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-58.98%
OCF growth 3Y13.17%
OCF growth 5Y-2.34%
SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC / SWX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SWX.
What is the valuation status for SWX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) stock?
SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SWX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) is 25.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.7.
Can you provide the financial health for SWX stock?
The financial health rating of SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) is 4 / 10.