NWE Northwestern PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the Northwestern stock's PE ratio is 15.23. This results from the current EPS of $3.71 and stock price of $56.51. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
NWE PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Northwestern has averaged 17.05 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 15.23 is 11% 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: 18.42% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -16.64% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.8 | -12.66% |
| 2022 | 18.09 | 14.28% |
| 2021 | 15.83 | -16.64% |
| 2020 | 18.99 | 6.27% |
| 2019 | 17.87 | 18.42% |
| 2018 | 15.09 | -15.32% |
| 2017 | 17.82 | 6.52% |
| 2016 | 16.73 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 16.95 | -9.84% |
| 2014 | 18.8 | 6.76% |
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 PCG and XEL, but it is greater than MDU's. Northwestern's current PE ratio of 15.23 is below the average of its peers, which is 18.35.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 10.1 | $4.04B |
| NWE Northwestern Corp | 15.32 | $3.48B |
| AVA Avista Corp | 15.58 | $3.11B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 16.06 | $39.22B |
| PCG PG&E Corp | 16.49 | $55.63B |
| BKH Black Hills Corp | 17.34 | $4.63B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 21.18 | $40.99B |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 21.38 | $21.04B |
| IDA Idacorp Inc | 22 | $6.35B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 22.14 | $25.17B |
| NI Nisource Inc | 22.34 | $17.63B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwestern's PE ratio?
As of Nov 21, 2024, NWE stock has a price to earnings ratio of 15.23.
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 16.64.
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 16.91.
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 11% 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 (Nov 21, 2024), Northwestern's stock price is $56.51. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.71. Therefore, Northwestern's P/E ratio for today is 15.23. PE RATIO(15.23) = STOCK PRICE($56.51) / TTM EPS($3.71)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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