FCF Payout Ratio: 245.10%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 245.10% is 139% above its 5-year average of 102.44%, near the high end of its 5-year range (33.26%–245.10%).
122.08% above its 12-month average of 110.37%.
NWN FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
NWN Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NWN Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NWN FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
245.10%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
110.37%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
68.82%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
102.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
94.10%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
80.52%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+122.08%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+256.14%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+139.26%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+160.46%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+204.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
245.1%
Earnings Payout Ratio
71.1%
Dividend Yield
3.88%
FCF Yield
N/A
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ($197.77M) | $77.31M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2024 | ($194.12M) | $72.85M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2023 | ($47.40M) | $67.34M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2022 | ($190.93M) | $62.77M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | ($133.54M) | $55.92M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | ($135.58M) | $55.42M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | ($56.27M) | $53.34M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($45.87M) | $51.31M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | ($6.62M) | $53.96M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | $82.64M | $51.51M | 62.3% |
| 2015 | $66.37M | $49.24M | 74.2% |
| 2014 | $95.56M | $50.09M | 52.4% |
| 2013 | $37.47M | $49.20M | 131.3% |
| 2012 | $36.81M | $48.01M | 130.4% |
| 2011 | $132.93M | $46.69M | 35.1% |
| 2010 | ($122.04M) | $44.65M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2009 | $105.21M | $42.41M | 40.3% |
| 2008 | ($69.28M) | $40.18M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | $65.41M | $38.61M | 59.0% |
| 2006 | $51.49M | $38.30M | 74.4% |
| 2005 | ($17.04M) | $36.38M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2004 | ($44.31M) | $35.10M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2003 | ($20.42M) | $33.05M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | $41.67M | $34.60M | 83.0% |
| 2001 | $71.52M | $33.72M | 47.1% |
| 2000 | $6.80M | $33.66M | 495.4% |
| 1999 | $108.50M | $33.10M | 30.5% |
| 1998 | $66.90M | $32.20M | 48.1% |
| 1997 | $45.80M | $30.00M | 65.5% |
| 1996 | $89.90M | $29.60M | 32.9% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio TTM = trailing 4Q dividends paid / trailing 4Q free cash flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures trailing dividends paid as a percentage of trailing free cash flow. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)?
- The FCF payout ratio for NWN stock is 245.10%.
- Is Northwest Natural Holding Company's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 245.10% is 139% above its 5-year average of 102.44%, near the high end of its 5-year range (33.26%–245.10%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for NWN stock is 110.37%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for NWN stock is 68.82%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for NWN stock is 102.44%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for NWN stock is 94.10%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for NWN stock is 80.52%.
NWN FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2017-09-30 | 245.10% |
| 2017-06-30 | 116.85% |
| 2017-03-31 | 71.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | 62.33% |
| 2016-09-30 | 55.92% |
| 2016-06-30 | 52.48% |
| 2016-03-31 | 54.06% |
| 2015-12-31 | 74.20% |
| 2015-09-30 | 95.66% |
| 2015-06-30 | 208.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | 52.42% |
| 2014-09-30 | 52.67% |
| 2014-06-30 | 43.87% |
| 2014-03-31 | 33.26% |
| 2013-12-31 | 131.33% |
| 2013-09-30 | 159.43% |
| 2013-06-30 | 173.44% |
| 2013-03-31 | 181.42% |
| 2012-12-31 | 130.42% |
| 2012-09-30 | 53.64% |
| 2012-06-30 | 37.61% |
| 2012-03-31 | 32.67% |
| 2011-12-31 | 35.12% |
| 2011-09-30 | 65.96% |
| 2011-06-30 | 222.57% |
| 2010-03-31 | 510.31% |
| 2009-12-31 | 40.31% |
| 2009-09-30 | 92.06% |
| 2008-06-30 | 122.46% |
| 2008-03-31 | 109.03% |
| 2007-12-31 | 59.03% |
| 2007-09-30 | 51.57% |
| 2007-06-30 | 45.63% |
| 2007-03-31 | 39.93% |
| 2006-12-31 | 74.39% |
| 2006-09-30 | 293.58% |
| 2005-09-30 | 114.23% |
| 2005-06-30 | 103.08% |
| 2004-06-30 | 70.26% |
| 2004-03-31 | 61.30% |
| 2003-12-31 | 33.27% |
| 2003-09-30 | 33.94% |
| 2003-06-30 | 33.18% |
| 2003-03-31 | 19.94% |
About Northwest Natural Holding Company
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) operates primarily through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, delivering regulated natural gas to a diverse clientele including residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Beyond its core distribution business, the company manages the Mist gas storage facility, which holds 5.7 billion cubic feet and is leased to other utilities and third-party energy marketers. It also provides natural gas asset management solutions and maintains an appliance retail outlet. NWN's strategic investments extend to broader gas storage activities, water services, non-regulated renewable natural gas ventures, and other diversified interests. The company currently supplies natural gas to approximately 786,000 meters within its service territories in Oregon and southwest Washington. Additionally, its water operations cater to about 80,000 individuals through roughly 33,000 water and wastewater connections located in the Pacific Northwest and Texas. Founded in 1859, Northwest Natural Holding Company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Gas
- CEO
- Justin Palfreyman