NWN (Northwest Natural Holding Co) Receivables Turnover: 3.60 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NWN Northwest Natural Holding Co NWN
70 GF Score
Price $51.27
GF Value $42.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Northwest Natural Holding Co Receivables Turnover?

Northwest Natural Holding Co NWN +0.14% 70 Receivables Turnover is 3.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NWN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Utilities - Regulated companies, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks better than 77.46% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Northwest Natural Holding Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $490 Mil. Northwest Natural Holding Co's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $136 Mil. Hence, Northwest Natural Holding Co's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.60.


Northwest Natural Holding Co  (NYSE:NWN) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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Northwest Natural Holding Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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

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* 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 Receivables Turnover Chart

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

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

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

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


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Northwest Natural Holding Co Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

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

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1289.363 / ((124.48 + 121.875) / 2 )
=1289.363 / 123.1775
=10.47

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

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=490.403 / ((121.875 + 150.545) / 2 )
=490.403 / 136.21
=3.60

* 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 Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 3.60 mean?
Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN) has a Receivables Turnover of 3.60 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #112 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Northwest Natural Holding Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Receivables Turnover is 3.60. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.77. Northwest Natural Holding Co's value of 3.60 is 46.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #112 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Receivables Turnover compare to CPK and CTRI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #112 out of 497 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Northwest Natural Holding Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.77. Northwest Natural Holding Co's value of 3.60 is 46.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.77, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Receivables Turnover of 3.60 is 46.8% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current Receivables Turnover is 3.60. 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 $42.70, compared to a current price of $51.27 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.60 and 46.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.77. Northwest Natural Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.60 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 $51.27 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.70. GuruFocus considers Northwest Natural Holding Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NWN:

  • Receivables Turnover: 3.60
  • GF Value™: $42.70 vs. price of $51.27 (20.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#112 of 497)

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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