NWE Northwestern PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the Northwestern stock's PE ratio is 14.73. This results from the current EPS of $3.66 and stock price of $53.92. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 2.5% from the past four quarters average of 15.1.
NWE PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Northwestern has averaged 16.95 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 14.73 is 13% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, NWE's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2016 quarter at 21, when the stock price was $61.75 and the EPS was $2.94. The lowest value was in the Jun 2015 quarter, when it reached 14.38 with a price of $48.75 and an EPS of $3.39.
Northwestern PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 35.36% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -16.64% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.61 | -7.53% | $53.46 | $3.66 |
| 2023 | 15.8 | -12.66% | $50.89 | $3.22 |
| 2022 | 18.09 | 14.28% | $59.34 | $3.28 |
| 2021 | 15.83 | -16.64% | $57.16 | $3.61 |
| 2020 | 18.99 | 6.27% | $58.31 | $3.07 |
| 2019 | 17.87 | 18.42% | $71.67 | $4.01 |
| 2018 | 15.09 | -15.32% | $59.44 | $3.94 |
| 2017 | 17.82 | 6.52% | $59.7 | $3.35 |
| 2016 | 16.73 | -1.3% | $56.87 | $3.4 |
| 2015 | 16.95 | -9.84% | $54.25 | $3.2 |
| 2014 | 18.8 | 6.76% | $56.58 | $3.01 |
| 2013 | 17.61 | 35.36% | $43.32 | $2.46 |
| 2012 | 13.01 | -7.34% | $34.73 | $2.67 |
| 2011 | 14.04 | 4.23% | $35.79 | $2.55 |
| 2010 | 13.47 | 5.07% | $28.83 | $2.14 |
Northwestern PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 14.61 | -5.25% | $53.46 | $3.66 |
| Sep 2024 | 15.42 | 5.62% | $57.22 | $3.71 |
| Jun 2024 | 14.6 | -7.42% | $50.08 | $3.43 |
| Mar 2024 | 15.77 | -0.19% | $50.93 | $3.23 |
| Dec 2023 | 15.8 | -1.06% | $50.89 | $3.22 |
| Sep 2023 | 15.97 | -15.32% | $48.06 | $3.01 |
| Jun 2023 | 18.86 | 5.6% | $56.76 | $3.01 |
| Mar 2023 | 17.86 | -1.27% | $57.86 | $3.24 |
| Dec 2022 | 18.09 | 13.06% | $59.34 | $3.28 |
| Sep 2022 | 16 | -10.96% | $49.28 | $3.08 |
| Jun 2022 | 17.97 | 2.51% | $58.93 | $3.28 |
| Mar 2022 | 17.53 | 10.74% | $60.49 | $3.45 |
| Dec 2021 | 15.83 | 2.53% | $57.16 | $3.61 |
| Sep 2021 | 15.44 | -7.43% | $57.3 | $3.71 |
| Jun 2021 | 16.68 | -15.07% | $60.22 | $3.61 |
NWE average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of NWE is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
NWE PE vs peers
NWE's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks EXC and XEL, but it is greater than PCG's and MDU's. Northwestern's current PE ratio of 14.73 is below the average of its peers, which is 18.39.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 12.07 | $3.4B |
| PCG PG&E Corp | 13.78 | $42.71B |
| NWE Northwestern Corp | 14.73 | $3.31B |
| AVA Avista Corp | 15.06 | $3B |
| BKH Black Hills Corp | 15.26 | $4.27B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 17.71 | $43.62B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 20.75 | $40.16B |
| IDA Idacorp Inc | 20.76 | $6.16B |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 21.7 | $22.35B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 22.24 | $26.6B |
| NI Nisource Inc | 24.58 | $18.83B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwestern's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, NWE stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14.73.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Northwestern (NWE)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for NWE stock is 16.54.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Northwestern (NWE)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for NWE stock is 16.75.
What is the highest PE ratio for NWE?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 21 in the Mar 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for NWE compare to its historical average?
NWE's price to earnings ratio is currently 13% below its 10-year historical average.
How is NWE's PE ratio calculated (Northwestern PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Northwestern's stock price is $53.92. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.66. Therefore, Northwestern's P/E ratio for today is 14.73. PE RATIO(14.73) = STOCK PRICE($53.92) / TTM EPS($3.66)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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