NWN:NYE-Northwest Natural Gas Company (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Gas | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 39.98

Change

-0.76 (-1.87)%

Market Cap

USD 1.66B

Volume

0.27M

Analyst Target

USD 62.83
Analyst Rating

N/A

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About

Northwest Natural Gas along with its subsidiaries distributes natural gas in Oregon, Washington and California. The Company has two business segments: Utility segment and Gas Storage segment.

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ETFs Containing NWN

FVD First Trust Value Line® .. 0.00 % 0.70 %

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KSCD 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 2.67% 23% F 43% F
Dividend Return 3.76% 92% A 80% B-
Total Return 6.43% 23% F 48% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -4.99% 31% F 20% F
Dividend Return 4.63% 77% C+ 66% D+
Total Return -0.36% 31% F 22% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -43.79% 17% F 11% F
Dividend Return 13.57% 50% F 53% F
Total Return -30.23% 17% F 12% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -11.98% 14% F 7% C-
Dividend Return -8.31% 14% F 8% B-
Total Return 3.67% 71% C- 67% D+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.24% 86% B+ 68% D+
Risk Adjusted Return -62.74% 14% F 5% F
Market Capitalization 1.66B N/A N/A N/A N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 26.50 N/A N/A
Price/Book Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price / Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity N/A N/A N/A
Return on Invested Capital N/A N/A N/A
Return on Assets N/A N/A N/A
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.