SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SWX • US8448951025

86.64 USD
-1.6 (-1.81%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
86.64 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 4:15:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, SWX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SWX was compared to 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. SWX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, SWX is valued expensive at the moment. SWX also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SWX was profitable.
  • SWX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • SWX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years SWX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SWX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSWX 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 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • SWX has a Return On Assets of 4.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: SWX outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • SWX has a Return On Equity of 11.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: SWX outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.42%, SWX is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SWX is significantly below the industry average of 8.49%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.42%) for SWX is above the 3 year average (3.49%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 11.81%
ROIC 4.42%
ROA(3y)0.46%
ROA(5y)1.12%
ROE(3y)1.2%
ROE(5y)3.81%
ROIC(3y)3.49%
ROIC(5y)3.49%
SWX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSWX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of SWX (11.59%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • SWX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • SWX has a worse Operating Margin (12.83%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • SWX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • SWX's Gross Margin of 85.13% is amongst the best of the industry. SWX outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SWX has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.83%
PM (TTM) 11.59%
GM 85.13%
OM growth 3Y-1.96%
OM growth 5Y-4.51%
PM growth 3Y-10.67%
PM growth 5Y-10.72%
GM growth 3Y-4.25%
GM growth 5Y-2.43%
SWX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSWX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SWX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for SWX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SWX Yearly Shares OutstandingSWX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
SWX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSWX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that SWX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • SWX's Altman-Z score of 1.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SWX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • SWX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating SWX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SWX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SWX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.34
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC6.74%
SWX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSWX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SWX has a Current Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that SWX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.55, SWX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SWX has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that SWX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SWX has a better Quick ratio (1.43) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.43
SWX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSWX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • SWX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.17%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, SWX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.36% on average per year.
  • SWX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.15%.
  • Measured over the past years, SWX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.17%
EPS 3Y-4.78%
EPS 5Y-4.36%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.15%
Revenue growth 3Y11.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.38%
Sales Q2Q%-70.63%

3.2 Future

  • SWX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.45% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -10.04% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y15.95%
EPS Next 2Y15.31%
EPS Next 3Y16.24%
EPS Next 5Y14.45%
Revenue Next Year-30.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-33.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-22.83%
Revenue Next 5Y-10.04%

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 decreasing.
SWX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSWX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
SWX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSWX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • SWX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.87.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SWX is valued more expensive than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, SWX is valued at the same level.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.62, the valuation of SWX can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SWX is valued more expensive than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.10, SWX is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.87
Fwd PE 20.62
SWX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSWX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SWX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.44
SWX Per share dataSWX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • SWX's earnings are expected to grow with 16.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.31%
EPS Next 3Y16.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • SWX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%.
  • SWX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.61.
  • SWX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.85%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SWX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.90%.
  • SWX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)2.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years32
SWX Yearly Dividends per shareSWX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • SWX pays out 38.44% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of SWX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP38.44%
EPS Next 2Y15.31%
EPS Next 3Y16.24%
SWX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSWX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M
SWX Dividend Payout.SWX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SWX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:SWX (2/18/2026, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 86.64 0 (0%)

86.64

-1.6 (-1.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)03-04
Inst Owners86.21%
Inst Owner Change-2.7%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change0.94%
Market Cap6.25B
Revenue(TTM)4.00B
Net Income(TTM)463.92M
Analysts88.33
Price Target93.55 (7.98%)
Short Float %1.55%
Short Ratio1.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.85%
Yearly Dividend2.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.9%
DP38.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years32
Ex-Date02-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.82%
Min EPS beat(2)20.4%
Max EPS beat(2)21.24%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.71%
Min EPS beat(4)8.85%
Max EPS beat(4)21.24%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.39%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)20.19%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-35.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-66.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-23.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-66.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.29%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-17.01%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.38%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.93%
PT rev (1m)2.56%
PT rev (3m)9.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-17.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-17.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-11.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-18.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.87
Fwd PE 20.62
P/S 1.56
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.25
P/B 1.59
P/tB 1.6
EV/EBITDA 10.44
EPS(TTM)3.63
EY4.19%
EPS(NY)4.2
Fwd EY4.85%
FCF(TTM)-1.81
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.36
OCFY10.81%
SpS55.47
BVpS54.43
TBVpS54.27
PEG (NY)1.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number66.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 11.81%
ROCE 5.4%
ROIC 4.42%
ROICexc 4.81%
ROICexgc 4.82%
OM 12.83%
PM (TTM) 11.59%
GM 85.13%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.46%
ROA(5y)1.12%
ROE(3y)1.2%
ROE(5y)3.81%
ROIC(3y)3.49%
ROIC(5y)3.49%
ROICexc(3y)3.55%
ROICexc(5y)3.57%
ROICexgc(3y)3.98%
ROICexgc(5y)4.01%
ROCE(3y)4.65%
ROCE(5y)4.64%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.13%
OM growth 3Y-1.96%
OM growth 5Y-4.51%
PM growth 3Y-10.67%
PM growth 5Y-10.72%
GM growth 3Y-4.25%
GM growth 5Y-2.43%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.02
Cap/Depr 225.54%
Cap/Sales 20.14%
Interest Coverage 1.93
Cash Conversion 77.57%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.43
Altman-Z 1.34
F-Score7
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)198.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)207.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.17%
EPS 3Y-4.78%
EPS 5Y-4.36%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y15.95%
EPS Next 2Y15.31%
EPS Next 3Y16.24%
EPS Next 5Y14.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.15%
Revenue growth 3Y11.58%
Revenue growth 5Y10.38%
Sales Q2Q%-70.63%
Revenue Next Year-30.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-33.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-22.83%
Revenue Next 5Y-10.04%
EBIT growth 1Y16.52%
EBIT growth 3Y9.39%
EBIT growth 5Y5.41%
EBIT Next Year91.82%
EBIT Next 3Y24.72%
EBIT Next 5Y20.98%
FCF growth 1Y78.57%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y123.43%
OCF growth 3Y130.03%
OCF growth 5Y22.06%

SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC / SWX 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.


What is the profitability of SWX stock?

SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) stock?

The financial health rating of SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) is 4 / 10.


Is the dividend of SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC (SWX) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.44%.