(NWN) Northwest Natural Gas - Ratings and Ratios
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NWN EPS (Earnings per Share)
NWN Revenue
Description: NWN Northwest Natural Gas
Northwest Natural Gas Co (NYSE:NWN) is a utility company operating in the gas utilities sector, providing essential services to its customers. As a gas utility, NWNs performance is closely tied to the demand for natural gas, which is influenced by factors such as weather, economic activity, and energy prices.
The companys financial performance is characterized by a relatively stable revenue stream, given the essential nature of its services and the regulated environment in which it operates. Key drivers of NWNs financial performance include the rate base, which is the value of its assets on which it earns a return, and the allowed return on equity (ROE) set by regulators. The companys ROE of 7.48% is a relevant metric in this context.
Investors in NWN are likely attracted to the stocks defensive characteristics, given its low beta of 0.556, which indicates relatively low volatility compared to the broader market. The dividend yield, not explicitly stated, is likely to be an important consideration for income-focused investors, as utility stocks are often seen as a source of stable income.
From a valuation perspective, NWNs price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.80 and forward P/E of 15.46 suggest a relatively reasonable valuation compared to its earnings. The market capitalization of $1.64 billion indicates a mid-cap stock with a certain level of liquidity, as supported by its average trading volume.
To further evaluate NWNs investment potential, it is essential to monitor its ability to maintain a stable rate base, manage its costs, and navigate regulatory environments. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include the companys capital expenditure plans, its ability to achieve allowed ROE, and the overall demand for natural gas in its service areas.
NWN Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,860m |
| Sub-Industry | Gas Utilities |
| IPO / Inception | 1990-03-26 |
NWN Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 27.0% |
| Fundamental | 42.3% |
| Dividend Rating | 64.5% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 5.07% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.20 of 5 |
NWN Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 5.21% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 6.38% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 0.52% |
| Payout Consistency | 99.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 71.3% |
NWN Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 95.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 59.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -29.7% |
| CAGR 5y | 5.12% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.17 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 0.32 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.80 |
| Alpha | 10.65 |
| Beta | 0.572 |
| Volatility | 21.07% |
| Current Volume | 536k |
| Average Volume 20d | 212.4k |
| Stop Loss | 45.6 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.68 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (103.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 74.3m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.03pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -17.58% (prev -1.09%; Δ -16.50pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.04 (>3.0%) and CFO 236.0m > Net Income 103.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (2.36b) to EBITDA (429.9m) ratio: 5.50 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.68 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (40.5m) change vs 12m ago 5.81% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 46.54% (prev 25.91%; Δ 20.63pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 23.34% (prev 23.69%; Δ -0.34pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 2.44 (EBITDA TTM 429.9m / Interest Expense TTM 100.1m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.67
| (A) -0.04 = (Total Current Assets 466.1m - Total Current Liabilities 683.9m) / Total Assets 5.79b |
| (B) 0.08 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 448.5m / Total Assets 5.79b |
| (C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 244.5m / Avg Total Assets 5.30b |
| (D) 0.34 = Book Value of Equity 1.46b / Total Liabilities 4.33b |
| Total Rating: 0.67 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 42.34
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield -4.31% = -2.16 |
| 3. FCF Margin -14.71% = -5.52 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.69 = 1.22 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 5.50 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 1.08)% = 1.35 |
| 7. RoE 7.48% = 0.62 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 18.18% = 1.36 |
| 9. EPS Trend -20.97% = -1.05 |
What is the price of NWN shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.12%, over one month by +9.90%, over three months by +12.45% and over the past year by +21.75%.
Is Northwest Natural Gas a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of NWN is around 50.08 USD . This means that NWN is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 6.42%.
Is NWN a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the NWN price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 52 | 10.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 52 | 10.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 53.6 | 13.9% |
Last update: 2025-10-18 03:52
NWN Fundamental Data Overview
P/E Trailing = 17.8858
P/E Forward = 15.1515
P/S = 1.5019
P/B = 1.2409
P/EG = 2.3303
Beta = 0.572
Revenue TTM = 1.24b USD
EBIT TTM = 244.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 429.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 2.09b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 301.4m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.46b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 2.36b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 4.22b USD (1.86b + Debt 2.46b - CCE 102.6m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.44 (Ebit TTM 244.5m / Interest Expense TTM 100.1m)
FCF Yield = -4.31% (FCF TTM -182.2m / Enterprise Value 4.22b)
FCF Margin = -14.71% (FCF TTM -182.2m / Revenue TTM 1.24b)
Net Margin = 8.34% (Net Income TTM 103.3m / Revenue TTM 1.24b)
Gross Margin = 46.54% ((Revenue TTM 1.24b - Cost of Revenue TTM 662.0m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 35.71% (prev 44.15%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.73 (Enterprise Value 4.22b / Total Assets 5.79b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.24% (Interest Expense 30.5m / Debt 2.46b)
Taxrate = 27.33% (-940.0k / -3.44m)
NOPAT = 177.7m (EBIT 244.5m * (1 - 27.33%))
Current Ratio = 0.68 (Total Current Assets 466.1m / Total Current Liabilities 683.9m)
Debt / Equity = 1.69 (Debt 2.46b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 1.46b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.50 (Net Debt 2.36b / EBITDA 429.9m)
Debt / FCF = -12.97 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 2.36b / FCF TTM -182.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.38b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 1.78% (Net Income 103.3m / Total Assets 5.79b)
RoE = 7.48% (Net Income TTM 103.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.38b)
RoCE = 7.05% (EBIT 244.5m / Capital Employed (Equity 1.38b + L.T.Debt 2.09b))
RoIC = 5.09% (NOPAT 177.7m / Invested Capital 3.49b)
WACC = 4.00% (E(1.86b)/V(4.32b) * Re(8.12%) + D(2.46b)/V(4.32b) * Rd(1.24%) * (1-Tc(0.27)))
Discount Rate = 8.12% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 3.72%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -182.2m)
EPS Correlation: -20.97 | EPS CAGR: -30.25% | SUE: 4.0 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: 18.18 | Revenue CAGR: 29.17% | SUE: -0.76 | # QB: 0
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