NorthWestern Financials

NWE Stock  USD 54.72  0.24  0.44%   
Based on the analysis of NorthWestern's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, NorthWestern is doing better financially today then in previous quarter. It has a moderate probability of reporting better financial numbers in December. At present, NorthWestern's Property Plant And Equipment Net is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Retained Earnings is expected to grow to about 852.1 M, whereas Total Assets are forecasted to decline to about 3.9 B. Key indicators impacting NorthWestern's financial strength include:
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Net Profit Margin0.140.1365
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile
Return On Assets0.02680.0255
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Return On Equity0.06620.0697
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Debt Equity Ratio1.320.9997
Significantly Up
Slightly volatile
Operating Income315.5 M300.5 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Current Ratio0.950.7609
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile
The essential information of the day-to-day investment outlook for NorthWestern includes many different criteria found on its balance sheet. An individual investor should monitor NorthWestern's cash flow, debt, and profitability to accurately make informed decisions on whether to invest in NorthWestern.

Net Income

203.84 Million

  
Understanding current and past NorthWestern Financials, including the trends in assets, liabilities, equity and income are directly related to making proper and timely investing decisions. All of NorthWestern's financial statements are interrelated, with each one affecting the others. For example, an increase in NorthWestern's assets may result in an increase in income on the income statement.

NorthWestern Earnings Geography

Please note, the presentation of NorthWestern's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, NorthWestern's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of NorthWestern's management manipulating its earnings.

NorthWestern Stock Summary

NorthWestern competes with Allete, Black Hills, Otter Tail, Avista, and Companhia Paranaense. NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various industrial customers. NorthWestern Corporation was incorporated in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Northwestern Corp operates under UtilitiesDiversified classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 1483 people.
Specialization
Utilities, Utilities - Regulated Electric
InstrumentUSA Stock View All
ExchangeNASDAQ Exchange
ISINUS6680743050
CUSIP668074305
LocationSouth Dakota; U.S.A
Business Address3010 West 69th
SectorMulti-Utilities
IndustryUtilities
BenchmarkDow Jones Industrial
Websitewww.northwesternenergy.com
Phone605 978 2900
CurrencyUSD - US Dollar

NorthWestern Key Financial Ratios

NorthWestern Key Balance Sheet Accounts

201920202021202220232024 (projected)
Total Assets5.9B6.4B6.8B7.3B7.6B3.9B
Other Current Liab235.1M171.3M172.5M172.5M200.4M111.3M
Net Debt2.2B2.4B2.6B2.6B2.8B1.5B
Retained Earnings635.2M670.1M728.5M771.4M811.5M852.1M
Accounts Payable96.7M100.4M115.2M201.5M124.3M92.8M
Cash5.1M5.8M2.8M8.5M9.2M13.3M
Net Receivables167.4M168.2M198.7M245.0M212.3M197.2M
Inventory53.9M61.0M80.6M107.4M114.5M68.7M
Other Current Assets68.3M73.6M155.7M178.0M71.0M81.8M
Total Liab3.9B4.3B4.4B4.7B4.8B2.8B
Total Current Assets301.6M308.7M437.8M538.8M407.0M375.4M
Short Term Debt2.5M105.3M5.8M150.7M103.3M146.0M
Other Liab1.3B1.5B1.5B1.5B1.8B959.4M
Other Assets528.6M752.0M737.8M763.9M878.5M922.4M
Long Term Debt2.2B2.3B2.5B2.5B2.7B1.6B
Treasury Stock(95.5M)(96.0M)(98.1M)(98.4M)(88.6M)(93.0M)
Net Tangible Assets1.7B1.7B2.0B2.3B2.7B1.4B
Long Term Debt Total2.1B2.3B2.3B2.5B2.8B1.9B
Capital Surpluse1.5B1.5B1.5B2.0B2.3B1.4B

NorthWestern Key Income Statement Accounts

201920202021202220232024 (projected)
Interest Expense95.1M96.8M93.7M100.1M114.6M120.3M
Total Revenue1.3B1.2B1.4B1.5B1.4B1.3B
Gross Profit939.9M892.5M946.8M985.8M781.4M484.9M
Operating Income276.9M236.2M275.7M263.1M300.5M315.5M
Ebit277.3M236.5M269.5M271.6M315.7M331.5M
Ebitda450.2M416.2M456.9M466.6M526.1M552.5M
Net Income202.1M155.2M186.8M183.0M194.1M203.8M
Income Tax Expense(19.9M)(11.0M)3.4M(600K)7.5M7.9M
Cost Of Revenue318M306.2M425.5M492M640.8M735.2M
Income Before Tax182.2M144.2M190.3M182.4M201.7M211.8M
Tax Provision(19.9M)(11.0M)3.4M(605K)7.5M7.9M
Net Interest Income(95.1M)(96.8M)(93.7M)(100.1M)(114.6M)(120.3M)

NorthWestern Key Cash Accounts

201920202021202220232024 (projected)
Change To Inventory(3.1M)(7.1M)(19.6M)(26.7M)(7.2M)(6.8M)
Change In Cash(3.2M)5.0M1.7M3.7M2.7M2.9M
Free Cash Flow(19.3M)(53.6M)(214.4M)(207.9M)(77.7M)(73.8M)
Other Non Cash Items165.8M(2.0M)(5.8M)181.3M(12.2M)(11.5M)
Dividends Paid115.1M120.4M128.5M140.1M154.1M161.8M
Capital Expenditures316M405.8M434.3M515.1M566.9M595.2M
Net Income202.1M155.2M186.8M183.0M194.1M203.8M
End Period Cash Flow12.1M17.1M18.8M22.5M25.2M15.2M
Depreciation5.9M179.7M187.4M5.3M210.5M221.0M
Change Receivables19.9M(5.0M)(824K)(46.3M)(41.7M)(39.6M)
Net Borrowings129.9M180.4M150.0M75.8M68.2M98.6M
Change To Netincome(19.6M)12.5M(5.3M)(24.2M)(21.8M)(20.7M)
Investments(135K)(42K)(1.5M)(516.9M)(540.6M)(567.6M)

NorthWestern Financial Ratios Relationships

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NorthWestern is rated below average in return on equity category among its peers. It is rated below average in return on asset category among its peers reporting about  0.33  of Return On Asset per Return On Equity. The ratio of Return On Equity to Return On Asset for NorthWestern is roughly  2.99 . At present, NorthWestern's Return On Equity is projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. Comparative valuation analysis is a catch-all technique that is used if you cannot value NorthWestern by discounting back its dividends or cash flows. It compares the stock's price multiples to nearest competition to determine if the stock is relatively undervalued or overvalued.

NorthWestern Systematic Risk

NorthWestern's systematic risk plays a vital role in portfolio allocation when considering its stock to be added to a well-diversified portfolio. NorthWestern volatility which cannot be eliminated through diversification, requires returns over the risk-free rate. Over the long run, a well-diversified portfolio provides returns that match its exposure to systematic risk. In this case, investors face a trade-off between expected returns and systematic risk and, therefore, can only reduce a portfolio's exposure to systematic risk by sacrificing expected returns on the portfolio.
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NorthWestern Thematic Clasifications

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Today, most investors in NorthWestern Stock are looking for potential investment opportunities by analyzing not only static indicators but also various NorthWestern's growth ratios. Consistent increases or decreases in fundamental ratios usually indicate a possible pattern that can be successfully translated into profits. However, when comparing two companies, knowing each company's growth growth rates may not be enough to decide which company is a better investment. That's why investors frequently use static breakdown of NorthWestern growth as a starting point in their analysis.

Price Earnings To Growth Ratio

(8.26)

At present, NorthWestern's Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is projected to drop based on the last few years of reporting.

NorthWestern November 28, 2024 Opportunity Range

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