NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NWN - US66765N1054 - Common Stock
47.005 USD
-0.52 (-1.1%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to NWN. NWN was compared to 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. NWN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. NWN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. NWN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NWN had positive earnings in the past year.
NWN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NWN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NWN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NWN's Return On Assets of 1.78% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NWN is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NWN (7.08%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NWN (3.43%) is worse than 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NWN is below the industry average of 6.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.03%) for NWN is below the current ROIC(3.43%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.78% | ||
| ROE | 7.08% | ||
| ROIC | 3.43% |
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)1.85%
ROE(3y)6.78%
ROE(5y)7.48%
ROIC(3y)3.03%
ROIC(5y)3.09%
1.3 Margins
NWN has a Profit Margin of 8.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NWN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWN has declined.
NWN has a Operating Margin (19.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NWN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NWN has a Gross Margin of 63.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NWN outperforms 57.14% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.34% | ||
| GM | 63.68% |
OM growth 3Y-4.37%
OM growth 5Y-0.3%
PM growth 3Y-9.23%
PM growth 5Y-3.72%
GM growth 3Y-1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NWN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NWN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NWN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NWN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.69, we must say that NWN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.69, NWN is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
NWN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.54. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.54, NWN is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC5.93%
2.3 Liquidity
NWN has a Current Ratio of 0.68. 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 Current ratio of 0.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NWN outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that NWN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NWN's Quick ratio of 0.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NWN outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.57% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.09% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, NWN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.40% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.57%
EPS 3Y-3.23%
EPS 5Y-0.09%
EPS Q2Q%114.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.25%
Revenue growth 5Y9.09%
Sales Q2Q%11.56%
3.2 Future
NWN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.16% yearly.
NWN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.79%
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.38%
EPS Next 5Y8.16%
Revenue Next Year13.52%
Revenue Next 2Y9.52%
Revenue Next 3Y8.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.26, the valuation of NWN can be described as correct.
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 27.08. NWN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.38, NWN is valued correctly.
64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.09, NWN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NWN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWN is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NWN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NWN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.16%, NWN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.79, NWN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, NWN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NWN has a limited annual growth rate of 0.84%.
NWN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NWN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
Div Incr Years24
Div Non Decr Years24
5.3 Sustainability
NWN pays out 73.06% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NWN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP73.06%
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.38%
NYSE:NWN (10/28/2025, 10:53:42 AM)
47.005
-0.52 (-1.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.65%
Inst Owner Change0.55%
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner Change-19.17%
Market Cap1.92B
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)103.25M
Analysts85
Price Target53.04 (12.84%)
Short Float %2.04%
Short Ratio3.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
DP73.06%
Div Incr Years24
Div Non Decr Years24
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)59.04%
Min EPS beat(2)10.35%
Max EPS beat(2)107.74%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)32.57%
Min EPS beat(4)1.65%
Max EPS beat(4)107.74%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)20.72%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)38.06%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)42.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.82%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.82%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.9%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.16%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.45%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.55 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.41 |
EPS(TTM)2.89
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)3.06
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)-4.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.76
OCFY12.26%
SpS30.25
BVpS35.64
TBVpS26.58
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number48.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.78% | ||
| ROE | 7.08% | ||
| ROCE | 4.84% | ||
| ROIC | 3.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.77% | ||
| OM | 19.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.34% | ||
| GM | 63.68% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)1.85%
ROE(3y)6.78%
ROE(5y)7.48%
ROIC(3y)3.03%
ROIC(5y)3.09%
ROICexc(3y)3.05%
ROICexc(5y)3.11%
ROICexgc(3y)3.17%
ROICexgc(5y)3.21%
ROCE(3y)4.32%
ROCE(5y)4.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.09%
OM growth 3Y-4.37%
OM growth 5Y-0.3%
PM growth 3Y-9.23%
PM growth 5Y-3.72%
GM growth 3Y-1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 225.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
F-Score5
WACC5.93%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)266.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)264.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)31.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.57%
EPS 3Y-3.23%
EPS 5Y-0.09%
EPS Q2Q%114.29%
EPS Next Y26.79%
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.38%
EPS Next 5Y8.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.25%
Revenue growth 5Y9.09%
Sales Q2Q%11.56%
Revenue Next Year13.52%
Revenue Next 2Y9.52%
Revenue Next 3Y8.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
EBIT growth 1Y34.98%
EBIT growth 3Y5.43%
EBIT growth 5Y8.76%
EBIT Next Year120.39%
EBIT Next 3Y37.68%
EBIT Next 5Y24.24%
FCF growth 1Y-172.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-5.22%
OCF growth 3Y7.69%
OCF growth 5Y1.57%
NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO / NWN FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NWN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NWN.
What is the valuation status for NWN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) stock?
NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NWN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) is 16.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.
What is the expected EPS growth for NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING CO (NWN) is expected to grow by 26.79% in the next year.