Valuation dashboard for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) with P/E 16.20, P/B 1.34, EV/EBITDA 9.72 and dividend yield 3.98%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Utilities companies.
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) operates primarily through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, delivering regulated natural gas to a diverse clientele including residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Beyond its core distribution business, the company manages the Mist gas storage facility, which holds 5.7 billion cubic feet and is leased to other utilities and third-party energy marketers.
Analysis Summary
Northwest Natural Holding Company reported revenue of $1.29B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 10.8%. Net income reached $113.3M, with a 8.1% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 45.2%, operating margin 31.6%, net margin 9.7%.
At $49.47 (closing price, October 28, 2026), NWN trades at a P/E of 16.20 and an ROE of 8.34%. Market capitalisation stands at $2.1B.
Balance sheet quality for NWN: current ratio of 0.7. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 16.20 |
| Price / Book | 1.34 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $-50.57 |
| vs Current Price | -202.2% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWN | Northwest Natural Holding Company | $2.1B | 16.20 | 1.34 | 8.3% |
| HTO | H2O America | $2.5B | 20.65 | 1.18 | 5.7% |
| CTRI | Centuri Holdings, Inc. | $2.0B | 64.19 | 2.44 | 3.6% |
| CPK | Chesapeake Utilities Corporation | $3.2B | 21.47 | 1.92 | 9.3% |
| AWR | American States Water Company | $3.3B | 23.13 | 3.08 | 13.5% |
| CWT | California Water Service Group | $2.9B | 21.26 | 1.59 | 7.6% |
| ELPC | Companhia Paranaense de Energia | $2.0B | 11.55 | 1.48 | 12.9% |
Price
| Price | $49.47 (closing price, October 28, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $2.1B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 8.34% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 5.11% |
| Return on Assets | 1.96% |
| Gross Margin | 45.17% |
| Operating Margin | 31.63% |
| Net Margin | 9.75% |
Related companies: HTO · CTRI · CPK · AWR · CWT · ELPC
Explore sector: Utilities · Regulated Gas
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