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Northwest Natural Holding Compa

NWN Mid Cap

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Gas

Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 22:19 UTC

$49.86
+1.18% today
52W: $39.29 – $55.99
52W Low: $39.29 Position: 63.3% 52W High: $55.99

Price Chart

Key Metrics

P/E Ratio
17.08x
Price-to-Earnings
Forward P/E
15.45x
Forward Price/Earnings
P/S Ratio
1.63x
Price-to-Sales
EV/EBITDA
9.87x
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
Div. Yield
3.95%
Annual dividend yield
Market Cap
$2.1B
Market Capitalization
Revenue Growth
-0.8%
YoY Revenue Growth
Profit Margin
9.56%
Net profit margin
ROE
8.1%
Return on Equity
Beta
0.43
Market sensitivity
Short Interest
4.52%
% of float sold short
Avg. Volume
270,158
Average daily volume

Valuation Analysis

Signal
Undervalued
vs. S&P 500 avg P/E (24.7x)
Analyst Consensus
None
6 analysts
Avg. Price Target
$57.50
+15.32% upside
Target Range
$50.00 – $61.00

About the Company

Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: NWN Gas Utility, SiEnergy, and NWN Water. The company operates mist gas storage facility contracted to utilities, third-party marketers, and electric generators; offers natural gas asset management services; interstate storage; and operates an appliance retail center. It also engages in the gas storage, water and wastewater, non-regulated renewable natural gas, and other investment businesses. In addition, the company offers natural gas services in Oregon and southwest Washington; water and wastewater connections; and operation, maintenance

Sector: Utilities Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas Country: United States Employees: 1,619 Exchange: NYQ

Northwest Natural Holding Compa Stock at a Glance

Northwest Natural Holding Compa (NWN) is currently trading at $49.86 with a market capitalization of $2.1B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 17.08x, with a forward P/E of 15.45x. The 52-week range spans from $39.29 to $55.99; the current price is 10.9% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at -0.8%. The net profit margin stands at 9.56%.

💰 Dividend

Northwest Natural Holding Compa pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share, representing a yield of 3.95%. The payout ratio stands at 67.29%.

📊 Analyst Rating

6 analysts rate Northwest Natural Holding Compa (NWN) on consensus: None. The average price target is $57.50, implying +15.32% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $50.00 to $61.00.

Northwest Natural Holding Compa: The Investment Case in Detail

Northwest Natural Holding Compa (NWN) operates in the Utilities — specifically Utilities - Regulated Gas — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bull Case

The combination of a 44.55% gross margin and 33.21% operating margin shows the business converts revenue into profit efficiently — a hallmark of competitive moat. Our valuation screen flags the stock as undervalued relative to its fundamentals — multiples are running below where the cash flow profile would normally justify.

The Bear Case

Revenue is contracting at -0.8% year-over-year — until that trend reverses, valuation is exposed to further downgrades.

Valuation in Context

The EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.87x is below the historical equity-market average — strategic acquirers would find the cash-flow profile attractive at this level.

What to Watch Next

  • The dividend yield near 3.95% combined with a payout ratio of 67.29% leaves room for further hikes — a track record of consecutive raises is a strong income signal.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths
  • Currently flagged as undervalued
  • Solid dividend yield of 3.95%
Weaknesses
  • Revenue shrinking (-0.8% YoY)
  • High leverage (D/E 170.12)
  • Negative free cash flow

Technical Snapshot

50-Day MA
$51.50
-3.18% vs. price
200-Day MA
$48.27
+3.29% vs. price
Below 52W High
−10.9%
$55.99
Above 52W Low
+26.9%
$39.29

Price shows short-term weakness (below 50d MA) but is still in a longer-term uptrend (above 200d MA).

Risk Profile

Market Risk (Beta)
0.43 · Defensive
Moves less than the overall market
Short Interest
4.52% · Low
% of float sold short
Debt-to-Equity
170.12 · Elevated
Total debt / equity

The data points to relatively defensive market behavior, higher leverage relative to equity.

Trading Data

50-Day MA: $51.50
200-Day MA: $48.27
Volume: 125,141
Avg. Volume: 270,158
Short Ratio: 4.95
P/B Ratio: 1.33x
Debt/Equity: 170.12x
Free Cash Flow: $-284,913,248

💵 Dividend Info

Dividend Yield
3.95%
Annual Rate
$1.97
Payout Ratio
67.29%

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