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Overall NWE gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated NWE against 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. NWE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. NWE is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. NWE also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NWE was profitable.
- NWE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years NWE has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NWE had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.79%, NWE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWE has declined.
- NWE has a Operating Margin of 22.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWE outperforms 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.
- NWE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.93, we must say that NWE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- NWE has a Altman-Z score of 0.93. This is in the better half of the industry: NWE outperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 0.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC6.59%
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.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that NWE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of NWE (0.52) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- NWE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.01%.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, NWE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.45% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.55% on average over the next years.
- NWE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.43%
EPS Next 2Y6.95%
EPS Next 3Y6.25%
EPS Next 5Y5.55%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.78, the valuation of NWE can be described as rather expensive.
- NWE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NWE is more expensive than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.10, the valuation of NWE can be described as rather expensive.
- NWE's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, NWE is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NWE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NWE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of NWE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.95%
EPS Next 3Y6.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NWE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.90%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.77, NWE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- NWE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.9% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NWE has a limited annual growth rate of 2.68%.
- NWE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- 71.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NWE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- NWE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP71.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.95%
EPS Next 3Y6.25%
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN / NWE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NWE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NWE.
What is the valuation status for NWE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN (NWE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN (NWE) is 18.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.42.
Can you provide the financial health for NWE stock?
The financial health rating of NORTHWESTERN ENERGY GROUP IN (NWE) is 1 / 10.