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NorthWestern Energy GroupNWE +0.27%76 Current Ratio is 0.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates NWE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Utilities - Regulated companies, NorthWestern Energy Group ranks worse than 68.32% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. NorthWestern Energy Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.83.
NorthWestern Energy Group has a current ratio of 0.83. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If NorthWestern Energy Group has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.
The historical rank and industry rank for NorthWestern Energy Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NWE'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.19
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, NorthWestern Energy Group's highest Current Ratio was 1.19. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.76.
NWE's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 68.32% of 505
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.1
vs NWE: 0.83
NorthWestern Energy Group (NAS:NWE) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
NorthWestern Energy Group Current Ratio Related Terms
NorthWestern Energy Group Current Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, NorthWestern Energy Group's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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.
NorthWestern Energy Group Current Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, NorthWestern Energy Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NorthWestern Energy Group's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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.
NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) has a Current Ratio of 0.83 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, NorthWestern Energy Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, NorthWestern Energy Group ranks #345 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is NorthWestern Energy Group's Current Ratio too high?
NorthWestern Energy Group's current Current Ratio of 0.83 is near median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.19. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Current Ratio is 1.10. NorthWestern Energy Group's value of 0.83 is 24.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NorthWestern Energy Group ranks #345 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NorthWestern Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NorthWestern Energy Group's Current Ratio compare to MGEE and POR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, NorthWestern Energy Group ranks #345 out of 505 companies for Current Ratio. This places NorthWestern Energy Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.10. NorthWestern Energy Group's value of 0.83 is 24.5% below this benchmark. Historically, NorthWestern Energy Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 1.10, NorthWestern Energy Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Current Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.10, based on 505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NorthWestern Energy Group's current Current Ratio of 0.83 is 24.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NorthWestern Energy Group's current Current Ratio is 0.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NorthWestern Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.96, compared to a current price of $70.81 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 24.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.10. NorthWestern Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE), the current Current Ratio is 0.83 as of Jun. 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 NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NorthWestern Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $70.81 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $61.96.
GuruFocus considers NorthWestern Energy Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NWE:
Current Ratio: 0.83 (near median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: $61.96 vs. price of $70.81 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#345 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NWE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NorthWestern Energy Group Inc provides electricity and natural gas services in the Upper Midwest and Northwest of the U.S. in the states of Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. The company's primary segments include Electric, which includes the generation, purchase, transmission, and distribution of electricity, and Natural Gas, which includes the production, purchase, transmission, storage, and distribution of natural gas. It uses thermal, wind, hydro, or renewable energy in varying quantities, depending on the location of the facilities, to generate power. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Electric segment.
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