Northwest Natural Holding Company
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Daily timeframeNorthwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in. With a market capitalization of $2.10B, it sits in mid-cap territory. It operates through three segments: NWN Gas Utility, SiEnergy, and NWN Water.
Market Cap
$2.10B
Beta
0.39
P/E (TTM)
16.57
P/E (Fwd)
15.43
EPS (TTM)
$3.01
EPS (Fwd)
$3.23
ROE
8.3%
ROA
2.8%
Cash
$26.8M
Total Debt
$2.70B
Free CF
-$268.7M
52W Change
4.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NWN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, NWN finished 1.94% below its 150-day moving average ($49.96) and 0.79% below its 200-day moving average ($49.38). 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 NWN overbought or oversold?
At the October 19, 2026 close, NWN's RSI(14) was 73.8, 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.
On the balance sheet, NWN has $26.8M in cash with $2.70B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$268.7M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 8.3% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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.
With a beta below 0.7, Northwest Natural Holding Company typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Northwest Natural Holding Company's trajectory.