Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
NW Natural Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
7.7%
FY2025
5-year range
5.7% / 7.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+35.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#48 of 68
Utilities
What the data says
At 7.7%, NW Natural's return on equity (roe) ranks #48 of 68 in the Utilities sector. Return on Equity (ROE) returned to growth in FY2025 after 4 years of decline, reaching 7.7%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
7.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.4%.
Improved from 6.1% to 7.7% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#48 of 68 in UtilitiesTop 71% of 68This company 7.7% Sector average 3.5%
▼
+116.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 35.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.1pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.51 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 7.7% | +35.0% |
| FY2024 | 5.7% | -7.2% |
| FY2023 | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| FY2022 | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| FY2021 | 6.6% | -9.2% |
| FY2020 | 7.3% | +213.2% |
| FY2019 | -6.4% | -175.8% |
| FY2018 | 8.5% | +213.1% |
| FY2017 | -7.5% | -208.2% |
| FY2016 | 6.9% | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026