NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.
NWEUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeNorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. At a $4.77B market cap, NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. ranks as a mid-cap company within utilities. It generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities.
Market Cap
$4.77B
Beta
0.32
P/E (TTM)
28.01
P/E (Fwd)
19.56
EPS (TTM)
$2.77
EPS (Fwd)
$3.97
ROE
5.9%
ROA
2.5%
Cash
$4.2M
Total Debt
$3.60B
Free CF
-$243.0M
52W Change
25.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NWE stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, NWE finished 6.68% above its 150-day moving average ($69.78) and 8.06% above its 200-day moving average ($68.89). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is NWE overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, NWE's RSI(14) was 74.5, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $4.2M in cash, though total debt stands at $3.60B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$243.0M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 5.9% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.48B (2022) to $1.61B (2025).
NWE's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing NWE's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.