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Overall NWE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NWE against 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NWE while its profitability can be described as average. NWE does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. NWE also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NWE was profitable.
In the past year NWE had a positive cash flow from operations.
NWE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NWE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.78%, NWE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
NWE has a worse Return On Equity (7.85%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.54%, NWE is doing worse than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWE is in line with the industry average of 3.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.32%) for NWE is below the current ROIC(3.54%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.78% | ||
| ROE | 7.85% | ||
| ROIC | 3.54% |
ROA(3y)2.62%
ROA(5y)2.61%
ROE(3y)7.22%
ROE(5y)7.42%
ROIC(3y)3.32%
ROIC(5y)3.29%
1.3 Margins
NWE's Profit Margin of 14.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWE outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWE has declined.
The Operating Margin of NWE (22.60%) is better than 73.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWE has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.08%, NWE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.79% | ||
| GM | 74.08% |
OM growth 3Y2.08%
OM growth 5Y-0.59%
PM growth 3Y2.82%
PM growth 5Y-1.63%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.92%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NWE is destroying value.
NWE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NWE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
NWE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
NWE has an Altman-Z score of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that NWE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 0.90, NWE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
NWE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.09, NWE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC6.5%
2.3 Liquidity
NWE has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that NWE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.75, NWE is doing worse than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
NWE has a Quick Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that NWE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.52, NWE is doing worse than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NWE have decreased by -3.01% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NWE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.12% on average per year.
NWE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.45%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.77% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.01%
EPS 3Y-2.34%
EPS 5Y-0.12%
EPS Q2Q%21.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y3.33%
Revenue growth 5Y3.77%
Sales Q2Q%12.11%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NWE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.58% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NWE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.36%
EPS Next 2Y7.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.05%
EPS Next 5Y5.58%
Revenue Next Year3.48%
Revenue Next 2Y3.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.04%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.06, the valuation of NWE can be described as rather expensive.
NWE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, NWE is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.42, NWE is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWE is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWE to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say NWE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NWE is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of NWE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, NWE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NWE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.56.
NWE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NWE has a limited annual growth rate of 2.68%.
NWE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NWE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.68%
Div Incr Years19
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
NWE pays out 71.12% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NWE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP71.12%
EPS Next 2Y7.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.05%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.03%
Inst Owner Change-3.28%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change0.62%
Market Cap3.93B
Revenue(TTM)1.51B
Net Income(TTM)226.00M
Analysts72.73
Price Target62.51 (-2.24%)
Short Float %2.74%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
Yearly Dividend2.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.68%
DP71.12%
Div Incr Years19
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.76%
Min EPS beat(2)2.61%
Max EPS beat(2)8.9%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.4%
Max EPS beat(4)8.9%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.93%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.45%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.78%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.25%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.85%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)1.18%
PT rev (3m)1.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.42 | ||
| P/S | 2.57 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 1.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
EPS(TTM)3.54
EY5.54%
EPS(NY)3.89
Fwd EY6.09%
FCF(TTM)-2.08
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.43
OCFY10.06%
SpS24.88
BVpS46.9
TBVpS41.07
PEG (NY)2.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number61.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.78% | ||
| ROE | 7.85% | ||
| ROCE | 4.54% | ||
| ROIC | 3.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.72% | ||
| OM | 22.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.79% | ||
| GM | 74.08% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.62%
ROA(5y)2.61%
ROE(3y)7.22%
ROE(5y)7.42%
ROIC(3y)3.32%
ROIC(5y)3.29%
ROICexc(3y)3.32%
ROICexc(5y)3.3%
ROICexgc(3y)3.5%
ROICexgc(5y)3.48%
ROCE(3y)4.22%
ROCE(5y)4.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.65%
OM growth 3Y2.08%
OM growth 5Y-0.59%
PM growth 3Y2.82%
PM growth 5Y-1.63%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.92%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 218.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 34.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
F-Score6
WACC6.5%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)258.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)246.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)37%
Cap/Sales(5y)35.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.01%
EPS 3Y-2.34%
EPS 5Y-0.12%
EPS Q2Q%21.54%
EPS Next Y6.36%
EPS Next 2Y7.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.05%
EPS Next 5Y5.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y3.33%
Revenue growth 5Y3.77%
Sales Q2Q%12.11%
Revenue Next Year3.48%
Revenue Next 2Y3.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.04%
EBIT growth 1Y7.08%
EBIT growth 3Y5.47%
EBIT growth 5Y3.16%
EBIT Next Year81.85%
EBIT Next 3Y27.46%
EBIT Next 5Y18.65%
FCF growth 1Y27.39%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.24%
OCF growth 3Y22.76%
OCF growth 5Y6.53%
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN / NWE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NWE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NWE.
Can you provide the valuation status for NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN (NWE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN?
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN (NWE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN?
The financial health rating of NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN (NWE) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN (NWE) stock?
The dividend rating of NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN (NWE) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 71.12%.