NWN (Northwest Natural Holding Co) Interest Expense: $-126 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NWN Northwest Natural Holding Co NWN
70 GF Score
Price $48.65
GF Value $42.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Northwest Natural Holding Co Interest Expense?

Northwest Natural Holding Co NWN -2.17% 70 Interest Expense is $-126 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NWN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Northwest Natural Holding Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -33 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-126 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Northwest Natural Holding Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 163 Mil. Northwest Natural Holding Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -33 Mil. Northwest Natural Holding Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.88. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Northwest Natural Holding Co  (NYSE:NWN) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Northwest Natural Holding Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-33 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $163 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,347 Mil.

Northwest Natural Holding Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*162.868/-33.352
=4.88

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Northwest Natural Holding Co interest coverage is 2.29, which is low.

Northwest Natural Holding Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northwest Natural Holding Co's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Northwest Natural Holding Co Annual Data
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Northwest Natural Holding Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-126 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-126 Mil mean?
Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN) has a Interest Expense of $-126 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors.
Is Northwest Natural Holding Co's Interest Expense too high?
Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Interest Expense is $-126 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to CPK and CTRI?
Northwest Natural Holding Co's Interest Expense of $-126 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 Interest Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Interest Expense is $-126 Mil. 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 $42.49, compared to a current price of $48.65 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-126 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN), the current Interest Expense is $-126 Mil 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 $48.65 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.49. GuruFocus considers Northwest Natural Holding Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NWN:

  • Interest Expense: $-126 Mil
  • GF Value™: $42.49 vs. price of $48.65 (14.5% 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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