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Northwest Natural Holding CoNWN +1.92%70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.92 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 3.81. GuruFocus rates NWN with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 70/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $42.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Utilities - Regulated companies, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks worse than 54.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northwest Natural Holding Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NWN'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.54 Med: 3.81 Max: 5.71
Current: 3.92
During the past 13 years, Northwest Natural Holding Co's highest Yield on Cost was 5.71. The lowest was 2.54. And the median was 3.81.
NWN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 54.15% of 434
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.17
vs NWN: 3.92
Northwest Natural Holding Co (NYSE:NWN) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Northwest Natural Holding Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NWN vs CPK, CTRI, SPH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Northwest Natural Holding Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Northwest Natural Holding Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northwest Natural Holding Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Northwest Natural Holding Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.92 as of Jul. 23, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.81. Over the past decade, Northwest Natural Holding Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.54 to 5.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #235 out of 434 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Northwest Natural Holding Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Northwest Natural Holding Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.92 is near median its 10-year median of 3.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.54 to a high of 5.71. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.17. Northwest Natural Holding Co's value of 3.92 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #235 out of 434 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northwest Natural Holding Co has a GF Scoreâ„¢ 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CPK and CTRI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Northwest Natural Holding Co ranks #235 out of 434 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Northwest Natural Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.17. Northwest Natural Holding Co's value of 3.92 is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, Northwest Natural Holding Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.54 to 5.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.81 vs. the industry median of 4.17, Northwest Natural Holding Co has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.17, based on 434 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.92 is 6% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Northwest Natural Holding Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northwest Natural Holding Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.81. 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 $42.50, compared to a current price of $51.56 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.81 and 6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.17. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northwest Natural Holding Co (NWN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.92 as of Jul. 23, 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 $51.56 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.50.
GuruFocus considers Northwest Natural Holding Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NWN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.92 (near median its 10-year median of 3.81)
GF Value™: $42.50 vs. price of $51.56 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#235 of 434)
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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