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. The company carries a $2.10B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It operates through three segments: NWN Gas Utility, SiEnergy, and NWN Water.
Market Cap
$2.10B
Beta
0.43
P/E (TTM)
16.71
P/E (Fwd)
15.46
EPS (TTM)
$2.99
EPS (Fwd)
$3.23
ROE
8.3%
ROA
2.8%
Cash
$26.8M
Total Debt
$2.70B
Free CF
-$268.7M
52W Change
18.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NWN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, NWN finished 1.85% below its 150-day moving average ($50.17) and 0.39% above its 200-day moving average ($49.05). 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 September 3, 2026 close, NWN's RSI(14) was 36.9, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $26.8M in cash, though total debt stands at $2.70B. 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 -$268.7M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. 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.
NWN's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Northwest Natural Holding Company carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Northwest Natural Holding Company's trajectory.