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

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 51/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (52/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. NorthWestern Energy is a regulated utility with high capital intensity and low ROIC, failing our asset-light and high-compounding quality requirements.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$65.68
Market Cap$4.4B
P/E (TTM)25.59
P/E (Forward)17.54
Price/Book1.47
Return on Equity5.8%
Return on Invested Capital4.4%
Debt/Equity118.35
Gross Margin56.1%
Operating Margin23.0%
Revenue Growth6.6%
Dividend Yield3.8%
Free Cash Flow$-187M

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 51/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (40), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ 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 51/100. 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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