NWN
NEUTRAL
$53.0
Live
Northwest Natural Holding Company · NYSE
Target $58.25
(+9.9%)
$39.1
52W Range
$55.99
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 01, 2026
Market cap
$2.23B
P/E
19.13
ROE
7.9%
Profit margin
8.8%
Debt/Equity
1.82
Dividend yield
3.72%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
NWN presents a dichotomy between strong fundamental earnings performance and deteriorating technical/insider sentiment. The Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates a stable financial health baseline, and the stock trades significantly below its growth-based intrinsic value of $81.72, though it sits above its defensive Graham Number of $47.03. While earnings growth is robust (24.10% YoY) and the company consistently beats estimates, severe liquidity constraints (Current Ratio 0.72) and bearish insider selling offset the bullish valuation metrics.
Key Strengths
Consistent earnings beat track record (3/4 last 4 quarters) with high average surprises
Strong earnings growth (24.10% YoY) and Q/Q EPS growth
P/E ratio (19.13) is attractively lower than the sector average (26.49)
Profit margins (8.79%) and ROE (7.92%) outperform sector averages
Significant upside potential relative to growth-based intrinsic value ($81.72)
Key Risks
Poor short-term liquidity indicated by a Current Ratio of 0.72 and Quick Ratio of 0.32
Bearish insider sentiment with 7 sell transactions and 0 buys in the last 6 months
High PEG ratio (2.81) suggests the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate
Strongly bearish technical trend (10/100)
High debt-to-equity ratio (1.82) typical of utilities but adds financial leverage risk
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$62.38
+17.7% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
68
Strong
72
68
88
52
60
AI Verdict
Hold/Accumulate on Dips
Key drivers: Earnings consistency, Valuation gap vs Intrinsic Value, Liquidity risks, Insider selling
Confidence
85%
Value
72/100
P/E 19.13 vs Sector 26.49; Graham Number $47.03
Positives
- P/E below sector average
- Price well below intrinsic value
Watchpoints
- Price exceeds Graham Number
- High PEG ratio
Future
68/100
Earnings Growth 24.10% YoY
Positives
- Strong YoY earnings growth
- Positive analyst target price ($58.25)
Watchpoints
- Bearish technical trend
- Low revenue growth relative to earnings growth
Past
88/100
3/4 recent beats; 40.55% avg surprise
Positives
- Exceptional 25-quarter earnings track record
- Consistent positive surprises
Watchpoints
- Recent 1Y return is strong but technicals are currently flagging
Health
52/100
Piotroski 6/9; Debt/Equity 1.82
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 6/9 (Stable)
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio < 1.0
- Quick Ratio 0.32 (Severe liquidity risk)
Dividend
60/100
Yield 3.72%; Payout 70.85%
Positives
- Steady 3.72% yield
Watchpoints
- High payout ratio (70.85%) limits growth reinvestment
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$53.0
Analyst Target
$58.25
Upside/Downside
+9.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for NWN and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-30
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NWN
Northwest Natural Holding Company
Primary
|
+21.3% | +30.2% | +28.3% | +18.2% | +0.5% | -0.0% |
|
CEPU
Central Puerto S.A.
Peer
|
+735.6% | +180.9% | +29.4% | +53.2% | -8.2% | -6.1% |
|
HTO
H2O America
Peer
|
-2.6% | -19.2% | +2.4% | +23.9% | -4.2% | -8.3% |
|
RNW
ReNew Energy Global Plc
Peer
|
-49.8% | -10.2% | -19.6% | -34.9% | -4.2% | +1.8% |
|
CWT
California Water Service Group
Peer
|
-14.3% | -12.1% | -7.7% | -3.0% | -1.4% | -2.4% |
NWN
Northwest Natural Holding Company
Primary
5Y
+21.3%
3Y
+30.2%
1Y
+28.3%
6M
+18.2%
1M
+0.5%
1W
-0.0%
CEP
Central Puerto S.A.
Peer
5Y
+735.6%
3Y
+180.9%
1Y
+29.4%
6M
+53.2%
1M
-8.2%
1W
-6.1%
HTO
H2O America
Peer
5Y
-2.6%
3Y
-19.2%
1Y
+2.4%
6M
+23.9%
1M
-4.2%
1W
-8.3%
RNW
ReNew Energy Global Plc
Peer
5Y
-49.8%
3Y
-10.2%
1Y
-19.6%
6M
-34.9%
1M
-4.2%
1W
+1.8%
CWT
California Water Service Group
Peer
5Y
-14.3%
3Y
-12.1%
1Y
-7.7%
6M
-3.0%
1M
-1.4%
1W
-2.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
19.13
Forward P/E
16.38
PEG Ratio
2.81
P/B Ratio
1.49
P/S Ratio
1.73
EV/Revenue
3.76
EV/EBITDA
10.24
Market Cap
$2.23B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
8.79%
Operating Margin
25.36%
Gross Margin
43.93%
ROE
7.92%
ROA
2.95%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+6.3%
Earnings Growth
+24.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+6.28%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+28.4%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.82
High debt
Current Ratio
0.72
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.32
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.94
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.4B
Gross Margin
43.9%
Op. Margin
28.4%
Net Margin
14.7%
Total Assets
$6.2B
Liabilities
$4.7B
Equity
$1.5B
Debt/Equity
3.18x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
-4003%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-27
$1.39
+2.2% surprise
2025-11-05
$-0.73
+11.6% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.01
+107.8% surprise
Utilities Sector Comparison
Comparing NWN against 77 companies in the Utilities sector
(4 bullish, 45 neutral, 28 bearish)
P/E Ratio
19.13
This Stock
vs
26.67
Sector Avg
-28.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.92%
This Stock
vs
0.07%
Sector Avg
+11856.9%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
8.79%
This Stock
vs
6.82%
Sector Avg
+28.9%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
1.82
This Stock
vs
1.66
Sector Avg
+9.6%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
6.3%
This Stock
vs
22.3%
Sector Avg
-71.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.72
This Stock
vs
1.15
Sector Avg
-37.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NWN
Northwest Natural Holding Company
|
NEUTRAL | $2.23B | 19.13 | 7.9% | 8.8% | $53.0 | |
|
CEPU
Central Puerto S.A.
|
BULLISH | $2.17B | 8.67 | 13.9% | 31.6% | $14.48 | Compare |
|
HTO
H2O America
|
NEUTRAL | $2.35B | 19.24 | 6.5% | 12.9% | $56.19 | Compare |
|
RNW
ReNew Energy Global Plc
|
NEUTRAL | $1.82B | 13.86 | 9.5% | 9.2% | $4.99 | Compare |
|
CWT
California Water Service Group
|
BEARISH | $2.72B | 21.11 | 7.7% | 12.8% | $45.38 | Compare |
NWN
Northwest...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$2.2B
P/E
19.1
ROE
7.9%
Price
$53.0
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | WEBER DAVID A | Officer | Sale | 1,700 | $89,371 |
| 2026-03-05 | WEBER DAVID A | Officer | Sale | - | $32 |
| 2026-03-05 | RUSH KIMBERLY HEITING | President | Sale | 1 | $61 |
| 2026-03-05 | ROGERS MELINDA B. | Officer | Sale | - | $7 |
| 2026-03-05 | KRAVITZ ZACHARY D | Officer | Sale | 1 | $55 |
| 2026-03-05 | KARNEY JOSEPH S | Officer | Sale | 1 | $60 |
| 2026-02-25 | ANDERSON DAVID HUGO | Director | Stock Award | 26,630 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | SAATHOFF MARDILYN | Officer | Stock Award | 12,082 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | WILSON BRODY J. | Officer and Treasurer | Stock Award | 3,066 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | WEBER DAVID A | Officer | Stock Award | 3,066 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | RUSH KIMBERLY HEITING | Officer | Stock Award | 9,963 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | KASZUBA RAYMOND J III | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 1,689 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | PALFREYMAN JUSTIN | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 14,345 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | ROGERS MELINDA B. | Officer | Stock Award | 3,139 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | WILLIAMS KATHRYN M | Officer | Stock Award | 3,139 | - |
WEBER DAVID A
Officer
2026-03-23
1,700 shares
·
$89,371
WEBER DAVID A
Officer
2026-03-05
$32
RUSH KIMBERLY HEITING
President
2026-03-05
1 shares
·
$61
ROGERS MELINDA B.
Officer
2026-03-05
$7
KRAVITZ ZACHARY D
Officer
2026-03-05
1 shares
·
$55
KARNEY JOSEPH S
Officer
2026-03-05
1 shares
·
$60
ANDERSON DAVID HUGO
Director
2026-02-25
26,630 shares
SAATHOFF MARDILYN
Officer
2026-02-25
12,082 shares
WILSON BRODY J.
Officer and Treasurer
2026-02-25
3,066 shares
WEBER DAVID A
Officer
2026-02-25
3,066 shares
RUSH KIMBERLY HEITING
Officer
2026-02-25
9,963 shares
KASZUBA RAYMOND J III
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-25
1,689 shares
PALFREYMAN JUSTIN
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-25
14,345 shares
ROGERS MELINDA B.
Officer
2026-02-25
3,139 shares
WILLIAMS KATHRYN M
Officer
2026-02-25
3,139 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
8-K
8-K
10-K
NWN filed its 10-K on February 27, 2026, which includes detailed sections on its business model, human capital, and environmental matters. The filing provides management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, alongside a dedicated section outlining the company's risk factors.
10-Q
8-K
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
4 analysts
TD Cowen
2026-04-17
Hold
Stifel
2026-03-05
Buy
Buy
Stifel
2025-11-12
Buy
Buy
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