NWN (Northwest Natural Holding Co) Buyback Yield %: -3.28 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


NWN Northwest Natural Holding Co NWN
70 GF Score
Price $49.66
GF Value $42.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Northwest Natural Holding Co Buyback Yield %?

Northwest Natural Holding Co NWN -0.30% 70 Buyback Yield % is -3.28 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates NWN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Utilities - Regulated companies, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks worse than 77.1% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Northwest Natural Holding Co's current buyback yield was -3.28%.


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Northwest Natural Holding Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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Northwest Natural Holding Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Northwest Natural Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Northwest Natural Holding Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NWN vs CPK, CTRI, SPH: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Northwest Natural Holding Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Northwest Natural Holding Co Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Northwest Natural Holding Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northwest Natural Holding Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Northwest Natural Holding Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Northwest Natural Holding Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 47.418) / 1942.70136
=-2.44%

Northwest Natural Holding Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 68.721) / 2239.4976
=-3.07%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

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What does a Buyback Yield % of -3.28 mean?
Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN) has a Buyback Yield % of -3.28 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #101 out of 131 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Northwest Natural Holding Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Buyback Yield % is -3.28. Based on the distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #101 out of 131 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northwest Natural Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northwest Natural Holding Co's Buyback Yield % compare to CPK and CTRI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #101 out of 131 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Northwest Natural Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Buyback Yield % is -3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northwest Natural Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.52, compared to a current price of $49.66 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -3.28. Northwest Natural Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN), the current Buyback Yield % is -3.28 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northwest Natural Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.66 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.52. GuruFocus considers Northwest Natural Holding Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NWN:

  • Buyback Yield %: -3.28
  • GF Value™: $42.52 vs. price of $49.66 (16.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Northwest Natural Holding Co Business Description

Other Exchanges NN3:Germany
Address 250 S.W. Taylor Street, Portland, OR, USA, 97204
Northwest Natural Holding Co is a public natural gas service supplier operating in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Its subsidiary, NW Natural, operates through the natural gas distribution segment, which purchases and distributes natural gas through which operates in Oregon and southwest Washington. The company operates in three reportable business segments, which are NWN Gas Utility, SiEnergy, and NWN Water. The company generates maximum revenue from NWN Gas Utility segment. It also generates revenue from residential, commercial, and industrial customers, the majority of which are in Oregon. Residential and commercial customers account for the vast majority of profitability.
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