NWPX:NGS-Northwest Pipe Company (USD)

EQUITY | Steel | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 40.47

Change

+0.64 (+1.59)%

Market Cap

USD 0.17B

Volume

0.04M

Analyst Target

USD 34.00
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About

Northwest Pipe Co is a North American manufacturer of large-diameter, high-pressure steel pipeline systems for use in water infrastructure applications, related to drinking water systems. It also manufactures other welded steel pipe products.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -16.14% 60% D- 34% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -16.14% 60% D- 34% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 16.23% 80% B- 74% C
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 16.23% 80% B- 73% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 62.46% 40% F 70% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 62.46% 40% F 65% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.32% 60% D- 72% C
Dividend Return 13.32% 60% D- 70% C-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 27.45% 70% C- 64% D
Risk Adjusted Return 48.53% 80% B- 79% B-
Market Capitalization 0.17B 70% C- 59% D-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 11.73 100% 66%
Price/Book Ratio 1.01 60% 69%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.92 50% 36%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.88 78% 41%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.13% 91% 75%
Return on Invested Capital 9.79% 91% 76%
Return on Assets 4.69% 91% 83%
Debt to Equity Ratio 9.67% 75% 68%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.