Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Northwest Pipe Company stock (NWPX) is currently trading at $78.68. Northwest Pipe Company PE ratio is 21.36. Northwest Pipe Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.39. Analyst consensus price target for NWPX is $86.00. WallStSmart rates NWPX as Underperform.
- NWPX PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- NWPX PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- NWPX intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- NWPX stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- NWPX fair value vs current price
- NWPX insider transactions and insider buying
- Is NWPX undervalued or overvalued?
- Northwest Pipe Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- NWPX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- NWPX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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NWPX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX)
NWPX trades 211% above its Graham fair value of $24.21, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX) Key Strengths (3)
86.26% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.39 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.72x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -9.70%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Modest revenue growth at 5.00%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.39), Price/Book (1.72) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.56) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 5.00%, EPS Growth at -9.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.21%, Operating Margin at 9.25%, Profit Margin at 6.73%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.21% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 5.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Price/Sales) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
NWPX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
NWPX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.39x trades 71% above its historical average of 0.81x (92th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 19% below its historical high of 1.71x set in Nov 2018, and 379% above its historical low of 0.29x in Nov 2015.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX) · BASIC MATERIALS › STEEL
The Big Picture
Northwest Pipe Company operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 526M with 5% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 31M in free cash flow and 36M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Northwest Pipe Company push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Northwest Pipe Company.
Bottom Line
Northwest Pipe Company offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(69 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MONTROSS, SCOTT J President & CEO | Sell | -2,500 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
KENDRICK, MEGAN A. Sr. VP of Human Resources | Sell | -4,500 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:11:42 AM
About Northwest Pipe Company(NWPX)
NASDAQ
BASIC MATERIALS
STEEL
USA
Northwest Pipe Company manufactures and supplies engineered welded steel pipe systems in North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.