Opal Fuels [OPAL] vs Northwest Natural [NWN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Opal Fuels
NASDAQ
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Northwest Natural
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Opal Fuels wins in 5 metrics, Northwest Natural wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Northwest Natural appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Opal Fuels | Northwest Natural | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 38.33 | 15.78 | Northwest Natural |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 0.14 | 1.12 | Opal Fuels |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 70.80 | 168.91 | Opal Fuels |
| PEG Ratio | -0.10 | -0.94 | Northwest Natural |
| EV/EBITDA | 33.62 | 9.25 | Northwest Natural |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.66% | 8.34% | Northwest Natural |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -3.47% | 11.52% | Northwest Natural |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 11.52% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 4.44% | 7.36% | Northwest Natural |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.35% | 2.86% | Northwest Natural |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-94.21M | $-194.12M | Opal Fuels |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 3.68% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -39.84% | 1.50% | Northwest Natural |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.21 | 1.33 | Opal Fuels |
| Enterprise Value | $869.16M | $4.00B | Northwest Natural |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.63 | 3.23 | Opal Fuels |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.10% | 35.71% | Northwest Natural |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $12 | $31 | Northwest Natural |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.06 | $2.54 | Northwest Natural |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.08 | 0.56 | Northwest Natural |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Opal Fuels vs Northwest Natural Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal Fuels | 0.44% | -2.15% | -10.24% | -8.80% | -21.92% | -30.06% |
| Northwest Natural | 3.41% | -0.29% | -3.55% | -0.59% | -1.71% | 3.01% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal Fuels | -39.84% | -77.06% | -76.62% | -76.62% | -76.62% | -76.62% |
| Northwest Natural | 1.50% | -18.40% | -21.21% | -7.94% | -11.09% | 13.68% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Opal Fuels vs Northwest Natural
| Metric | OPAL | NWN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $398.81M | $1.64B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 128,785 | 266,560 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 132,378 | 263,137 |
| Last Close | $2.29 | $42.10 |
| 52 Week Range | $1.26 - $4.11 | $38.03 - $44.38 |
| % from 52W High | -44.28% | -5.14% |
| All-Time High | $12.35 (Aug 08, 2022) | $77.26 (Feb 17, 2020) |
| % from All-Time High | -81.46% | -45.51% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.13% | 0.12% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.39% | 0.12% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.03% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 70.80 | 168.91 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-0.86 | $35.67 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.02 | $2.51 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $40.59M | $235.98M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-95,031,872 | $-115,288,000 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 3.68% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.47 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Opal Fuels vs Northwest Natural
| Metric | OPAL | NWN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 38.33 | 15.78 |
| Forward P/E | 2.99 | 14.06 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.10 | -0.94 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.21 | 1.33 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 0.14 | 1.12 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $398.81M | $1.64B |
| Enterprise Value | $869.16M | $4.00B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.63 | 3.23 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 33.62 | 9.25 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.08 | 0.56 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-0.86 | $35.67 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Opal Fuels vs Northwest Natural
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | OPAL | NWN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $80.46M | $236.19M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $57.04M | $151.85M |
| Gross Profit | $23.41M | $84.34M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-2.79M | $27.21M |
| EBITDA | $4.95M | $75.14M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-6.13M | $-3.44M |
| Income Tax | $-13.69M | $-940,000 |
| Net Income (Profit) | $7.56M | $-2.50M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | OPAL | NWN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $40.08M | $100.05M |
| Total Current Assets | $116.39M | $539.90M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $101.60M | $513.96M |
| Long-Term Debt | $303.94M | $2.27B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $464.45M | $1.46B |
| Retained Earnings | $68.63M | $470.80M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $195.08M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | OPAL | NWN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $22.07M | $176.89M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-11.57M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $18.11M | $77.43M |
| Debt Repayment | $-423,000 | $-1.51M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | OPAL | NWN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.67M | 1.40M |
| Short Ratio | 10.11 | 5.12 |
| Short % of Float | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 128,785 | 266,560 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 132,378 | 263,137 |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.43M | 40.22M |
| Float Shares | 16.84M | 40.67M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.23% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.54% | 0.84% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Opal Fuels vs Northwest Natural
| Metric | OPAL | NWN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.47 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 3.68% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $1.78 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.15% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $5.34 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Jan 31, 2025 |