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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
- In the past year NWPX was profitable.
- 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's Return On Assets of 6.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWPX outperforms 67.27% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of NWPX (9.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- NWPX has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NWPX outperforms 58.18% of its industry peers.
- NWPX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.35%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.97%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.35%) for NWPX is below the current ROIC(6.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.04%, NWPX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWPX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.30%, NWPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- NWPX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- NWPX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
- NWPX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.92 indicates that NWPX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of NWPX (3.92) is better than 65.45% of its industry peers.
- NWPX has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.97. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.97, NWPX belongs to the top 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.11, NWPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC10.65%
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.
- NWPX has a better Current ratio (3.60) than 98.18% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NWPX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.46% on average per year.
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.30, the valuation of NWPX can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWPX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NWPX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.27, the valuation of NWPX can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NWPX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.98. NWPX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.27 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWPX is valued cheaper than 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.21 |
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)3.76
EPS Next 2Y7.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for NWPX!.
| 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 18.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.68.