NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
NorthWestern Corporation stock (NWE) is currently trading at $65.36. NorthWestern Corporation PE ratio is 22.18. NorthWestern Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.49. Analyst consensus price target for NWE is $63.40. WallStSmart rates NWE as Hold.
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- NorthWestern Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- NWE Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- NWE analyst price target and Smart Rating
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NWE Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)
NWE trades 242% above its Graham fair value of $19.99, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) Key Strengths (3)
99.10% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.39x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -44.80%, profits shrinking
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.49x sales
Solid revenue growth at 10.90% per year
Decent profitability, keeps $11 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 4.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Book, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.39) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.38), Price/Sales (2.49) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 10.90%, EPS Growth at -44.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.31%, Operating Margin at 16.70%, Profit Margin at 11.20%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 6.31% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 10.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Price/Book) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
NWE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
NWE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.49x sits near its historical average of 2.39x (50th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 36% below its historical high of 3.88x set in Sep 2019, and 149% above its historical low of 1x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
The Big Picture
NorthWestern Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.6B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 11.2% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 631.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -94M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
Earnings fell 45% YoY while revenue grew 11%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can NorthWestern Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.1%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 3.3B is significantly higher than cash (9M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact NorthWestern Corporation.
Bottom Line
NorthWestern Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About NorthWestern Corporation(NWE)
NASDAQ
UTILITIES
UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
USA
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.