Northwest Natural Holding Company
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the utilities sector, Northwest Natural Holding Company focuses on Utilities - Regulated Gas services and products. Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in. At a $2.04B market cap, Northwest Natural Holding Company ranks as a mid-cap company within utilities. It operates through three segments: NWN Gas Utility, SiEnergy, and NWN Water.
Market Cap
$2.04B
Beta
0.46
P/E (TTM)
16.61
P/E (Fwd)
15.03
EPS (TTM)
$2.92
EPS (Fwd)
$3.23
ROE
8.1%
ROA
2.8%
Cash
$34.9M
Total Debt
$2.68B
Free CF
-$284.9M
52W Change
19.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $34.9M in cash, though total debt stands at $2.68B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$284.9M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 8.1%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $1.04B (2022) to $1.29B (2025), reflecting a 24% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.46 suggests NWN is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. 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. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing NWN.