What is Northwest Natural Holding Co Net Margin %?
Northwest Natural Holding CoSTU:NN3 +2.49%70 Net Margin % is 19.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 8.56. GuruFocus rates STU:NN3 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks better than 52.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northwest Natural Holding Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:NN3'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.37 Med: 8.56 Max: 9.92
Current: 9.56
STU:NN3's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.5% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs STU:NN3: 9.56
Northwest Natural Holding Co (STU:NN3) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Northwest Natural Holding Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Northwest Natural Holding Co Net Margin % 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.
STU:NN3 vs SPH, CPK, CTRI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Northwest Natural Holding Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Northwest Natural Holding Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northwest Natural Holding Co's Net Margin % 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.
Northwest Natural Holding Co (STU:NN3) has a Net Margin % of 19.88% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 8.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #238 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Northwest Natural Holding Co's Net Margin % too high?
Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Net Margin % of 19.88% is 132% above median its 10-year median of 8.56. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Northwest Natural Holding Co's value of 19.88% is 125.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #238 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above 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 Net Margin % compare to SPH and CPK?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #238 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Northwest Natural Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Northwest Natural Holding Co's value of 19.88% is 125.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.56 vs. the industry median of 8.80, 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Net Margin % of 19.88% is 125.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Net Margin % is 19.88%, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 8.56. 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 (STU:NN3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.03, compared to a current price of €43.68 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 19.88%, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 8.56 and 125.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northwest Natural Holding Co (STU:NN3), the current Net Margin % is 19.88% 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 (STU:NN3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northwest Natural Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €43.68 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.03.
GuruFocus considers Northwest Natural Holding Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:NN3:
Net Margin %: 19.88% (132% above median its 10-year median of 8.56)
GF Value™: €37.03 vs. price of €43.68 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 125.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#238 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NN3 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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