NWPX INFRASTRUCTURE INC (NWPX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:NWPX - Nasdaq - US6677461013 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
NWPX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 52 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While NWPX has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on NWPX. These ratings could make NWPX a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NWPX was profitable.
NWPX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NWPX has been profitable.
NWPX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NWPX's Return On Assets of 5.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWPX outperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NWPX (8.70%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.65%, NWPX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
NWPX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.35%. This is significantly below the industry average of 16.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.35%) for NWPX is below the current ROIC(6.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.66% | ||
| ROE | 8.7% | ||
| ROIC | 6.65% |
ROA(3y)4.83%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)8.37%
ROE(5y)7.25%
ROIC(3y)6.35%
ROIC(5y)5.74%
1.3 Margins
NWPX has a better Profit Margin (6.65%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
NWPX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.11%, NWPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
NWPX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NWPX has a Gross Margin (19.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NWPX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.65% | ||
| GM | 19.1% |
OM growth 3Y18.94%
OM growth 5Y-0.95%
PM growth 3Y26.26%
PM growth 5Y-7.01%
GM growth 3Y13.38%
GM growth 5Y2.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NWPX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NWPX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NWPX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NWPX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.30 indicates that NWPX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NWPX's Altman-Z score of 3.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NWPX outperforms 59.62% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NWPX is 0.59, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NWPX, only 0.59 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.59, NWPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.38% of the companies in the same industry.
NWPX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.10, NWPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC10.35%
2.3 Liquidity
NWPX has a Current Ratio of 4.02. This indicates that NWPX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.02, NWPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.76 indicates that NWPX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NWPX has a better Quick ratio (2.76) than 98.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NWPX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 37.39%, which is quite impressive.
NWPX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.87% yearly.
NWPX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.06%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.39%
EPS 3Y27.51%
EPS 5Y4.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y12.01%
Sales Q2Q%2.56%
3.2 Future
NWPX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.09% yearly.
NWPX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.7%
EPS Next 2Y5.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
EPS Next 5Y-2.09%
Revenue Next Year-0.72%
Revenue Next 2Y2.62%
Revenue Next 3Y2.13%
Revenue Next 5Y2.19%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.85 indicates a correct valuation of NWPX.
94.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWPX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NWPX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say NWPX is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.17, which indicates a very decent valuation of NWPX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWPX indicates a rather cheap valuation: NWPX is cheaper than 94.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.70. NWPX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NWPX is valued cheaper than 98.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NWPX indicates a rather cheap valuation: NWPX is cheaper than 96.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NWPX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.64
EPS Next 2Y5.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NWPX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
42.02
+1.01 (+2.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.71%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners3.14%
Ins Owner Change7.97%
Market Cap416.42M
Analysts80
Price Target54.4 (29.46%)
Short Float %1.97%
Short Ratio3.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-28.08%
Max EPS beat(2)7.26%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-28.08%
Max EPS beat(4)33.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.21%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)9.55%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)12.42%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.71%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.35%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.23%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.42%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.02%
PT rev (1m)-1.23%
PT rev (3m)-6.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.86 |
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY7.78%
EPS(NY)3.76
Fwd EY8.95%
FCF(TTM)6.67
FCFY15.87%
OCF(TTM)8.68
OCFY20.65%
SpS49.99
BVpS38.19
TBVpS29.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.66% | ||
| ROE | 8.7% | ||
| ROCE | 8.71% | ||
| ROIC | 6.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.99% | ||
| OM | 9.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.65% | ||
| GM | 19.1% | ||
| FCFM | 13.34% |
ROA(3y)4.83%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)8.37%
ROE(5y)7.25%
ROIC(3y)6.35%
ROIC(5y)5.74%
ROICexc(3y)6.4%
ROICexc(5y)5.95%
ROICexgc(3y)7.73%
ROICexgc(5y)7.08%
ROCE(3y)8.31%
ROCE(5y)7.51%
ROICexcg growth 3Y31.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y32.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.75%
OM growth 3Y18.94%
OM growth 5Y-0.95%
PM growth 3Y26.26%
PM growth 5Y-7.01%
GM growth 3Y13.38%
GM growth 5Y2.77%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 133.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 200.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.3 |
F-Score9
WACC10.35%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)120.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.39%
EPS 3Y27.51%
EPS 5Y4.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25%
EPS Next Y-11.7%
EPS Next 2Y5.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
EPS Next 5Y-2.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y12.01%
Sales Q2Q%2.56%
Revenue Next Year-0.72%
Revenue Next 2Y2.62%
Revenue Next 3Y2.13%
Revenue Next 5Y2.19%
EBIT growth 1Y18.7%
EBIT growth 3Y35.48%
EBIT growth 5Y10.95%
EBIT Next Year38.63%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y246.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-0.03%
OCF growth 1Y103.91%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y5.12%