NWE (NorthWestern Energy Group) Tariff Resilience Score: 8/10 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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NWE NorthWestern Energy Group Inc NWE
76 GF Score
Price $70.81
GF Value $61.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is NorthWestern Energy Group Tariff Resilience Score?

NorthWestern Energy Group NWE +0.27% 76 Tariff Resilience Score is 8 as of Aug. 21, 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. Among 539 Utilities - Regulated companies, NorthWestern Energy Group ranks better than 95.92% on this metric.

NorthWestern Energy Group has the Tariff Resilience Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

NorthWestern Energy Group has NorthWestern Energy primarily operates within the U.S., with minimal exposure to international trade. Its domestic focus and regulated utility operations provide resilience against tariff impacts.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes NorthWestern Energy Group might have Highly Resilient.

NorthWestern Energy Group  (NAS:NWE) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

NorthWestern Energy Group Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

NWE vs MGEE, POR, TXNM: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, NorthWestern Energy Group's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, NorthWestern Energy Group's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NorthWestern Energy Group's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 8 mean?
NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 8 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, NorthWestern Energy Group ranks #22 out of 539 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is NorthWestern Energy Group's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
NorthWestern Energy Group's current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, NorthWestern Energy Group ranks #22 out of 539 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Tariff Resilience Score compare to MGEE and POR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, NorthWestern Energy Group ranks #22 out of 539 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places NorthWestern Energy Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. NorthWestern Energy Group's current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. 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 $70.81 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 8 as of Aug. 21, 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 $70.81 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $61.97. GuruFocus considers NorthWestern Energy Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NWE:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 8
  • GF Value™: $61.97 vs. price of $70.81 (14.3% 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.
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