What is NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.'s (NWE) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) is 52/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (44), Value (39), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. have an economic moat?

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 52/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. in?

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry (United States).

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HOLD

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. · Utilities · United States · $4.5B · Avg Vol: $31M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

24.9x

ROE

5.9%

D/E

1.2x

Dividend %

3.9%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. is a regulated electric and natural gas utility serving customers across Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska, owning and operating diverse generation, transmission, and distribution assets. It operates within regulated monopolies, providing essential services to a defined geographic area, ensuring stable revenue streams and predictable cash flows. NorthWestern Energy is a critical utility provider in the Northwestern U.S., benefiting from the stable, regulated nature of its business.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	1.5B	1.4B	1.5B	1.6B	2.9%	1.7B	1.7B	1.8B	6.2%
EPS	3.28	3.22	3.65	2.95	-3.5%	2.77	3.09	3.27	5.2%
Shares	59.7M	61.2M	61.3M	61.4M	+2.8%	61.5M	—	—	—
Debt	2.6B	2.8B	3.1B	3.4B	9.3%	3.6B	—	—	—
Equity	2.7B	2.8B	2.9B	2.9B	2.7%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	307.2M	489.2M	406.7M	394.5M	8.7%	416.1M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-516.9M	-570.8M	-554.5M	-570.6M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	213.3M	84.3M	151.6M	177.9M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-1.8%

SMA 50SMA 200

$72.09

RSI (14)

51.0

52W High

$74.47

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

4.4%30.2

ROE

5.9%35.8

GP/Assets

11.1%66.9

Op. Margin

17.3%51.1

FCF/Assets

-1.5%32.4

Piotroski

656.2

Int. Cover

2.2x26.6

D/E Ratio

1.24x45.3

Current Ratio

0.83x35.2

Value

P/E (TTM)

24.9x27.9

EV/EBITDA

13.2x38.5

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

1.5x54.5

P/S

2.5x41.1

Div Yield

3.9%66.2

Momentum

52W High %

97%95.3

RS 6M

-9%44.5

SMA 50/200

1.05x73.2

EPS Rev 4W

-0.1%26.2

EPS Rev 12W

-0.4%55.3

EPS Improve

+43%63.8

Q Growth

18%65.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$4.5B

P/E (Forward)

17.4x

Gross Margin

55.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Utilities, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NWE are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
NWE	NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.(you)	$4.5B	52	HOLD
MGEE	MGE Energy, Inc.	$3.1B	47	HOLD
POR	Portland General Electric Company	$6.0B	61	HOLD
TXNM	TXNM Energy, Inc.	$6.5B	37	HOLD
OGE	OGE Energy Corp.	$10.3B	57	HOLD
IDA	IDACORP, Inc.	$8.2B	38	HOLD
HE	Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.	$2.3B	39	HOLD
EVRG	Evergy, Inc.	$20.1B	52	HOLD
PNW	Pinnacle West Capital Corporation	$12.9B	39	HOLD
CMS1.MX	CMS Energy Corporation	$23.2B	50	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.4% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 42.9%

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE): Stock Score Summary

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 52/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$72.09
Market Cap	$4.5B
P/E (TTM)	24.87
P/E (Forward)	17.37
Price/Book	1.46
Return on Equity	5.9%
Return on Invested Capital	4.4%
Debt/Equity	1.24x
Gross Margin	55.6%
Operating Margin	17.3%
Revenue Growth	14.6%
Dividend Yield	3.9%
Free Cash Flow	$-130M

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.’s (NWE) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) is 52/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (39), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. have an economic moat?: NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 52/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. in?: NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry (United States).