Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) - $46.79 as of 1/22/2026 8:15:09 PM EST
Total Score
12 out of 30
Safety Score
56 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for NWN
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for NWN
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for NWN
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for NWN
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for NWN (56 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for NWN
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | NWN |
| Company Name | Northwest Natural Holding Company |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Northwest Natural Holding Company, the parent entity of Northwest Natural Gas Company, operates as a prominent regulated natural gas utility, providing essential services to customers in Oregon and Southwestern Washington. The company serves a diverse clientele across residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors, underpinned by a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Northwest Natural is strategically positioned to address the increasing demand for natural gas, playing a crucial role in the region's transition to sustainable energy solutions. With a solid infrastructure and a focus on innovative initiatives, the company is well-prepared to adapt to the dynamic energy landscape and foster future growth opportunities. |
| Sector Name | UTILITIES |
| Industry Name | UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/27/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 46.79 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 41.33 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/22/2026 8:15:09 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 229,266 |
| Average Daily Volume | 282,214 |
| 52-Week High | 49.63 |
| 52-Week Low | 37.57 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 24.54% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 18.62 |
| Industry PE | 19.28 |
| Sector PE | 22.19 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 18.99 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 54.41 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 399.84 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 193.09 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.59 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.86 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 34.55 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.36 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.73 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 2.23 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.53 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.63 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.55 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 41,507,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,942,112,530 |
| Institutional Ownership | 83.36% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 1/30/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.4925 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.4925 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.96 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 4.20% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.97 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 4.22% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.20% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.88% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.38% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.19% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.48% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.67% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 78.19% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 29.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -15.98% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.51 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.39 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.32 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 100,528,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 78,871,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 93,868,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 20.30% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 9.09% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | -7.54% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 35,830,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 38,490,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 32,920,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -2,092,271,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,640,865,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,679,355,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,425,435,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,128,101,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.45 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.40 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 1,385,371,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,283,838,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,434,120,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -186,354,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -4.49 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -194,118,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -47,398,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.14 |
| MACD Signal | -0.13 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 41.48 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 45.72 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 49.96 |
| Beta | 0.56 |
| RSI | 50.65 |
| 50-Day SMA | 42.19 |
| 150-Day SMA | 38.56 |
| 200-Day SMA | 39.63 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/22/2026 4:48:41 AM EST |