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Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US66765N1054
CUSIP
66765N105
Sector
Utilities
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$3.69
PE Ratio
14.41
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.27B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$309.31M
EBITDA (TTM)
$454.27M
Year Range
$38.94 - $54.00
Target Price
$55.00
ROA (TTM)
1.63%
ROE (TTM)
6.82%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Northwest Natural Holding Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) has returned 15.07% so far this year and 30.26% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NWN has returned 3.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Northwest Natural Holding Company

1D
-0.75%
1M
0.34%
YTD
15.07%
6M
20.99%
1Y
30.26%
3Y*
8.83%
5Y*
4.54%
10Y*
3.71%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, NWN's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jun 2016 with a return of +18.1%, while the worst month was Nov 2002 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, NWN closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +28.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -19.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.67%13.92%0.34%15.07%
20252.15%2.40%4.50%2.03%-4.94%-3.05%1.73%4.03%8.19%2.43%8.65%-5.52%23.75%
2024-4.14%-0.33%1.31%3.82%-1.91%-3.50%12.06%0.60%1.49%-3.55%12.68%-9.72%6.77%
20236.39%-3.59%-1.61%-0.23%-9.07%0.82%0.93%-8.59%-2.85%-2.52%-0.25%6.34%-14.45%
2022-1.95%9.86%-0.56%-6.60%13.51%-2.19%2.00%-11.29%-8.88%12.00%4.20%-5.03%1.49%
20212.62%2.74%12.42%0.84%-1.93%-0.68%0.46%-1.61%-10.61%-0.92%-4.37%13.13%10.26%

Benchmark Metrics

Northwest Natural Holding Company has an annualized alpha of 5.32%, beta of 0.56, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (44.05%) than losses (30.53%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.56 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.17 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
5.32%
Beta
0.56
0.17
Upside Capture
44.05%
Downside Capture
30.53%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NWN ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


NWN Risk / Return Rank: 8282
Overall Rank
NWN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8585
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NWN Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
NWN Omega Ratio Rank: 7979
Omega Ratio Rank
NWN Calmar Ratio Rank: 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
NWN Martin Ratio Rank: 8181
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NWNBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.59

0.90

+0.70

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.11

1.39

+0.72

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.21

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.10

1.40

+1.70

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.27

6.61

-0.33

Explore NWN risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Northwest Natural Holding Company provided a 3.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.97 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 13 consecutive years.


2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.97$1.96$1.95$1.94$1.93$1.92$1.91$1.90$1.89$1.88$1.87$1.86

Dividend yield

3.69%4.20%4.94%4.99%4.06%3.94%4.16%2.58%3.13%3.16%3.13%3.68%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Northwest Natural Holding Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.49
2025$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$1.96
2024$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$1.95
2023$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$1.94
2022$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$1.93
2021$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$1.92

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Northwest Natural Holding Company has a dividend yield of 3.69%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Northwest Natural Holding Company has a payout ratio of 76.90%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Northwest Natural Holding Company strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Northwest Natural Holding Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Northwest Natural Holding Company was 46.27%, occurring on Feb 9, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Northwest Natural Holding Company drawdown is 10.59%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-46.27%Feb 19, 20201002Feb 9, 2024
-34.24%Dec 31, 1997551Mar 8, 2000204Dec 27, 2000755
-27.57%Sep 19, 2008119Mar 11, 2009403Oct 14, 2010522
-24.26%Dec 1, 201762Mar 2, 2018135Sep 13, 2018197
-21.68%Aug 16, 1993364Jan 23, 1995212Nov 22, 1995576

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Northwest Natural Holding Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Northwest Natural Holding Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NWN, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. Currently, NWN has a P/E ratio of 14.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NWN relative to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. Currently, NWN has a P/S ratio of 1.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items