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NWE

NASDAQ

NorthWestern Energy Group Inc

Utilities
Utilities
Report Card

NWE at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
Growth
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Unrated · 0/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Key Metrics

Market Cap

$0.00

P/E

Forward P/E (est.)

ROE

Revenue Growth

EPS Growth

Profit Margin

FCF Yield

Debt / Equity

ROIC

4.0%

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

0.7x

Dividend Yield

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

0/100

Business Overview
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NorthWestern Energy Group Inc (NWE) is a small-cap company in the Utilities industry, part of the Utilities sector of the S&P 500.

In its latest reported year it generated about $1.61B in revenue and $181.09M in net profit.

Our model rates NWE Unrated (0/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

4.1%

Revenue moved from $1.37B in 2021 to $1.61B in 2025, a 4.1% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly steady year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
0/1 checks passedROIC above 10%

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

20.2%

Net Margin

11.2%

ROE

Debt Analysis
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0/1 checks passedShort-term bills covered

Total Debt

$3.29B

Net Debt

$3.28B

Net Debt / EBITDA

10.07x

Debt / Equity

Leverage: debt-to-equity is n/a, with a current ratio of 0.7x. Detailed balance-sheet leverage is limited for this name. It carries roughly $3.29B of total debt against $5.86M of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$394.45M

Free Cash Flow

-$130.00M

FCF Margin

-8.1%

In the latest year NorthWestern Energy Group Inc produced about $394.45M of operating cash flow but negative free cash flow as it invested heavily. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

P/S

P/B

EV / EBITDA

NWE trades at n/a trailing earnings. With no positive trailing earnings, value it on sales, cash flow, or growth rather than P/E.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where NWE sits versus its Utilities sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
Forward P/E
P/S ratio
Revenue growth
EPS growth
Gross margin
Net margin
ROE

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 26 Utilities companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How NWE stacks up against its Utilities peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Utilities sector (33 S&P 500 companies), NWE ranks #32 of 33 by our overall rating.

P/E vs sector

median 21.8x

ROE vs sector

median 10.4%

Growth vs sector

median 9.0%

Sector rank

#32

of 33 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
NWEThis stockNot rated
ENLTNot rated
FRVONot rated
HTONot rated
MGEENot rated
MSEXNot rated
OTTRNot rated
AES7.7x3.0%Neutral· 48
Utilities median21.8x9.0%51/100
Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Utilities companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 33 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

Bull Case

The case for NWE:

  • As an established S&P 500 member in Utilities, it brings scale and a long operating history.
Bear Case

The case against NWE:

  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
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Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the picture is mixed: NorthWestern Energy Group Inc is a small-cap utilities business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at n/a earnings, which our model scores Unrated (0/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

NWE — frequently asked questions

Is NWE a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Review NorthWestern Energy Group Inc's fundamentals, valuation, and 5-year financials on this page, then make your own decision — and consider a licensed professional.

Where does NWE's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from NorthWestern Energy Group Inc's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for NWE calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this NWE analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell NWE. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.