NWN (Northwest Natural Holding Co) Days Payable: 52.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Below Median


NWN Northwest Natural Holding Co NWN
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Price $49.30
GF Value $42.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Northwest Natural Holding Co Days Payable?

Northwest Natural Holding Co NWN -1.36% 70 Days Payable is 52.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 77.37. GuruFocus rates NWN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Utilities - Regulated companies, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks worse than 53.42% on this metric.

Northwest Natural Holding Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $150 Mil. Northwest Natural Holding Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $259 Mil. Hence, Northwest Natural Holding Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.85.

The historical rank and industry rank for Northwest Natural Holding Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

NWN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.86   Med: 77.37   Max: 93.62
Current: 65.86

During the past 13 years, Northwest Natural Holding Co's highest Days Payable was 93.62. The lowest was 65.86. And the median was 77.37.

NWN's Days Payable is ranked worse than
53.42% of 483 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.35 vs NWN: 65.86

Northwest Natural Holding Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (43.97) to Mar. 2026 (52.85). It may suggest that Northwest Natural Holding Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Northwest Natural Holding Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northwest Natural Holding Co's Days Payable can be seen below:

* 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.

Northwest Natural Holding Co Days Payable Chart

Northwest Natural Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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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: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Northwest Natural Holding Co's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Northwest Natural Holding Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Northwest Natural Holding Co Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

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

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (133.27 + 175.566) / 2 ) / 771.106*365
=154.418 / 771.106*365
=73.09

Northwest Natural Holding Co's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (175.566 + 124.844) / 2 ) / 259.358*365 / 4
=150.205 / 259.358*365 / 4
=52.85

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 52.85 mean?
Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN) has a Days Payable of 52.85 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 77.37. Over the past decade, Northwest Natural Holding Co's Days Payable has ranged from 65.86 to 93.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #258 out of 483 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Northwest Natural Holding Co's Days Payable too high?
Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Days Payable of 52.85 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 77.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.86 to a high of 93.62. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.35. Northwest Natural Holding Co's value of 52.85 is 24.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #258 out of 483 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Payable compare to CPK and CTRI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #258 out of 483 companies for Days Payable. This places Northwest Natural Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.35. Northwest Natural Holding Co's value of 52.85 is 24.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Northwest Natural Holding Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 65.86 to 93.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.37 vs. the industry median of 70.35, Northwest Natural Holding Co 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 Days Payable for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.35, based on 483 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Days Payable of 52.85 is 24.9% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Days Payable is 52.85, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 77.37. 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 $42.34, compared to a current price of $49.30 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 52.85, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 77.37 and 24.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.35. 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 Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN), the current Days Payable is 52.85 as of Mar. 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 $49.30 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.34. GuruFocus considers Northwest Natural Holding Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NWN:

  • Days Payable: 52.85 (32% below median its 10-year median of 77.37)
  • GF Value™: $42.34 vs. price of $49.30 (16.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#258 of 483)

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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