Brookfield Infrastructure Corp (BIPC)vsNorthwest Natural Gas Co (NWN)
BIPC
Brookfield Infrastructure Corp
$38.25
+0.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.46B
NWN
Northwest Natural Gas Co
$52.47
+0.42%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Infrastructure Corp generates 184% more annual revenue ($3.66B vs $1.29B). NWN leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs -4.3%. NWN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BIPC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
NWN
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BIPC.
Margin of Safety
+61.1%
Fair Value
$125.65
Current Price
$52.47
$73.18 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.2%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
Earnings expanding 24.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
Currently unprofitable
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIPC
The strongest argument for BIPC centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : NWN
The strongest argument for NWN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BIPC
The primary concerns for BIPC are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : NWN
The primary concerns for NWN are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.76 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIPC profiles as a turnaround stock while NWN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BIPC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
NWN is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — sustainability is the question.
BIPC generates stronger free cash flow (500M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NWN scores higher overall (64/100 vs 57/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Brookfield Infrastructure Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation owns and operates regulated natural gas transmission systems in Brazil. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, industrial and transportation customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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