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Northwest Natural Holding CoNWN +0.08%72 EV-to-EBIT is 16.18 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 18.12. GuruFocus rates NWN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 461 Utilities - Regulated companies, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks worse than 60.52% on this metric.
Northwest Natural Holding Co (NYSE:NWN) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Northwest Natural Holding Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,747 Mil.
Northwest Natural Holding Co's 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 $296 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.
Northwest Natural Holding Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Northwest Natural Holding Co EV-to-EBIT 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 Gas subindustry, Northwest Natural Holding Co'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.
Northwest Natural Holding Co EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Northwest Natural Holding Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northwest Natural Holding Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Enterprise Value is $4,795 Mil.
Northwest Natural Holding Co's 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 $296 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.
Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.18 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 18.12. Over the past decade, Northwest Natural Holding Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.20 to 27.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #279 out of 461 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Northwest Natural Holding Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Northwest Natural Holding Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.18 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 18.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.20 to a high of 27.89. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69. Northwest Natural Holding Co's value of 16.18 is 18.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #279 out of 461 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northwest Natural Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northwest Natural Holding Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTRI and SPH?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #279 out of 461 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Northwest Natural Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69. Northwest Natural Holding Co's value of 16.18 is 18.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Northwest Natural Holding Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.20 to 27.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.12 vs. the industry median of 13.69, Northwest Natural Holding Co has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.69, based on 461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.18 is 18.2% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.18, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 18.12. 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 $41.66, compared to a current price of $50.29 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.18, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 18.12 and 18.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.69. Northwest Natural Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.18 as of Aug. 12, 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 $50.29 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.66.
GuruFocus considers Northwest Natural Holding Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NWN:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.18 (11% below median its 10-year median of 18.12)
GF Value™: $41.66 vs. price of $50.29 (20.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#279 of 461)
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 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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