Northwest Natural Gas Co (NWN)vsOklo Inc. (OKLO)
NWN
Northwest Natural Gas Co
$46.66
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.01B
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$36.13
-2.38%
UTILITIES · Cap: $7.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Northwest Natural Gas Co generates 106746% more annual revenue ($1.29B vs $1.21M). NWN leads profitability with a 9.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. NWN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
NWN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
OKLO
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.9%
Fair Value
$58.77
Current Price
$46.66
$12.11 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OKLO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NWN
The strongest argument for NWN centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : NWN
The primary concerns for NWN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.73 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : OKLO
The primary concerns for OKLO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
NWN is growing revenue faster at 3.1% — sustainability is the question.
NWN generates stronger free cash flow (-12M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NWN scores higher overall (54/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Northwest Natural Gas Co
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.
Visit Website →Oklo Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Oklo Inc. designs and develops fission power plants to provide reliable and commercial-scale energy to customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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