(NWPX) Northwest Pipe - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US6677461013
NWPX: Steel Pipes, Concrete Pipes, Stormwater Systems, Wastewater Systems
Northwest Pipe Company (NASDAQ:NWPX) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of water infrastructure products in North America, operating through two primary segments: Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe (SPP) and Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems (Precast). The SPP segment specializes in large-diameter, high-pressure steel pipeline systems designed for drinking water transmission, hydroelectric power generation, wastewater treatment, and seismic-resistant applications. Additionally, this segment serves industrial piping systems and structural markets. The Precast segment offers a comprehensive range of stormwater and wastewater management solutions, including reinforced concrete pipe, manholes, box culverts, vaults, catch basins, pump lift stations, oil-water separators, biofiltration units, steel casing pipes, and bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipes. The company also provides pipeline system joints, fittings, and specialized components under the ParkUSA, Geneva Pipe and Precast, Permalok, and Northwest Pipe Company brands, primarily targeting installation contractors. Incorporated in 1966 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Northwest Pipe Company has established itself as a key player in North Americas water infrastructure sector.
From a technical perspective, NWPX is currently trading at $42.88, below its 20-day SMA of $49.70 and 50-day SMA of $49.26, but above its 200-day SMA of $43.89. This indicates potential undervaluation relative to its medium-term trend. The average 20-day volume is 89,669 shares, with an ATR of 1.74, suggesting moderate volatility. Fundamentally, the company has a market cap of $521.53M, with a P/E ratio of 17.41 and a forward P/E of 15.48, indicating reasonable valuation relative to earnings. The P/B ratio of 1.40 and P/S ratio of 1.08 reflect a balance between asset value and revenue generation. With an RoE of 8.16%, the company demonstrates acceptable profitability.
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NWPX Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 413m |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Metal Fabrication |
GiC Sub-Industry | Construction & Engineering |
IPO / Inception | 1995-11-30 |
NWPX Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | 59.9% |
Fundamental | 59.8% |
Dividend | 0.0% |
Rel. Strength | 10.9 |
Analysts | 4/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 38.45 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 62.97 USD |
NWPX Dividends
No Dividends PaidNWPX Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -60.2% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 75.6% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 65.2% |
CAGR 5y | 13.41% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.33 |
Alpha | 9.57 |
Beta | 1.094 |
Volatility | 34.02% |
Current Volume | 46.4k |
Average Volume 20d | 67.8k |
As of April 02, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 41.74 with a total of 46,414 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.09%, over one month by -1.88%, over three months by -12.07% and over the past year by +18.71%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Northwest Pipe (NASDAQ:NWPX) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 59.81 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of NWPX as of April 2025 is 38.45. This means that NWPX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -7.88%.
Northwest Pipe has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy NWPX.
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, NWPX Northwest Pipe will be worth about 42.8 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 41.74. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.61%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 57 | 36.6% |
Analysts Target Price | 56.3 | 35% |
ValueRay Target Price | 42.8 | 2.6% |