NWE (NorthWestern Energy Group) EBIT: $334 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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NWE NorthWestern Energy Group Inc NWE
76 GF Score
Price $69.53
GF Value $61.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is NorthWestern Energy Group EBIT?

NorthWestern Energy Group NWE -1.81% 76 EBIT is $334 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NWE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

NorthWestern Energy Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $69 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $334 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. NorthWestern Energy Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.69%. NorthWestern Energy Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.00%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. NorthWestern Energy Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.25%.


NorthWestern Energy Group  (NAS:NWE) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

NorthWestern Energy Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=256.8 * ( 1 - 12.28% )/( (8357.356 + 8395.4)/ 2 )
=225.26496/8376.378
=2.69 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

NorthWestern Energy Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=275.2/( ( (6794 + max(33.216, 0)) + (6902.094 + max(41.127, 0)) )/ 2 )
=275.2/( ( 6827.216 + 6943.221 )/ 2 )
=275.2/6885.2185
=4.00 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(199.275 + 134.071 + 173.965) - (442.9 + 0 + 31.195)
=33.216

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(168.782 + 145.986 + 162.701) - (409.698 + 0 + 26.644)
=41.127

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

NorthWestern Energy Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=334.365/7869.453
=4.25 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


NorthWestern Energy Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NorthWestern Energy Group's EBIT 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.

NorthWestern Energy Group EBIT Chart

NorthWestern Energy Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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NorthWestern Energy Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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NWE vs MGEE, POR, TXNM: EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, NorthWestern Energy Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, NorthWestern Energy Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NorthWestern Energy Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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NorthWestern Energy Group EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $334 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $334 Mil mean?
NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) has a EBIT of $334 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on NorthWestern Energy Group.
Is NorthWestern Energy Group's EBIT too high?
NorthWestern Energy Group's current EBIT is $334 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to MGEE and POR?
NorthWestern Energy Group's EBIT of $334 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good EBIT depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on NorthWestern Energy Group. NorthWestern Energy Group's current EBIT is $334 Mil. 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 $61.97, compared to a current price of $69.53 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $334 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE), the current EBIT is $334 Mil 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 $69.53 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $61.97. GuruFocus considers NorthWestern Energy Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NWE:

  • EBIT: $334 Mil
  • GF Value™: $61.97 vs. price of $69.53 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 12 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 3010 W. 69th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA, 57108
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.
76GF Score

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