66.25 USD
-0.69 (-1.03%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NWPX. NWPX was compared to 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. NWPX has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. NWPX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- NWPX had positive earnings in the past year.
- NWPX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years NWPX has always been profitable.
- NWPX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- NWPX has a Return On Assets of 6.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWPX outperforms 67.27% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 9.48%, NWPX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWPX has a Return On Invested Capital (6.98%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWPX is significantly below the industry average of 15.97%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.98%) for NWPX is above the 3 year average (6.35%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.05% | ||
| ROE | 9.48% | ||
| ROIC | 6.98% |
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
- The Profit Margin of NWPX (7.04%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- NWPX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of NWPX (9.30%) is better than 67.27% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWPX has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of NWPX (19.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWPX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.04% | ||
| 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.
- NWPX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NWPX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NWPX has an Altman-Z score of 3.91. This indicates that NWPX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- NWPX has a Altman-Z score of 3.91. This is in the better half of the industry: NWPX outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWPX is 0.97, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NWPX, only 0.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.97, NWPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWPX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- NWPX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is amongst the best of the industry. NWPX outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC10.62%
2.3 Liquidity
- NWPX has a Current Ratio of 3.60. This indicates that NWPX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.60, NWPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWPX has a Quick Ratio of 2.62. This indicates that NWPX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- NWPX's Quick ratio of 2.62 is amongst the best of the industry. NWPX outperforms 96.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.17% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, NWPX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.87% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.64% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.17%
EPS 3Y27.51%
EPS 5Y4.87%
EPS Q2Q%35.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.64%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y12.01%
Sales Q2Q%16.03%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, NWPX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.98% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.46% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.18%
EPS Next 2Y7.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%
EPS Next 5Y0.98%
Revenue Next Year5.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
Revenue Next 5Y2.46%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.00, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NWPX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWPX is valued cheaper than 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NWPX to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.82), we can say NWPX is valued slightly cheaper.
- NWPX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.99.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWPX indicates a rather cheap valuation: NWPX is cheaper than 94.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.95. NWPX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NWPX indicates a rather cheap valuation: NWPX is cheaper than 87.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NWPX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NWPX is cheaper than 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.15 |
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)3.69
EPS Next 2Y7.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NWPX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NWPX INFRASTRUCTURE INC / NWPX FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NWPX INFRASTRUCTURE INC (NWPX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWPX.
What is the valuation status of NWPX INFRASTRUCTURE INC (NWPX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NWPX INFRASTRUCTURE INC (NWPX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NWPX INFRASTRUCTURE INC?
NWPX INFRASTRUCTURE INC (NWPX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of NWPX INFRASTRUCTURE INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NWPX INFRASTRUCTURE INC (NWPX) is 18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.