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Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX)

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$41.01
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: NWPX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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2 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $53.33

1 Year Target Price $53.33

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$53.33Target price
Low$32.29
Current$41.01
high$57.76

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -3.81%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 412.41M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.77
1Y Target Price 53.33
Price to earnings Ratio 12.77
1Y Target Price 53.33
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 0.91
52 Weeks Range 32.29 - 57.76
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 32.29 - 57.76
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.27

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin 6.65%
Operating Margin (TTM) 4.8%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.69%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.13%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.77
Forward PE 13.87
Enterprise Value 535931547
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.83
Enterprise Value 535931547
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.83
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.08
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.38
Shares Outstanding 9878070
Shares Floating 9554270
Shares Outstanding 9878070
Shares Floating 9554270
Percent Insiders 3.11
Percent Institutions 84.01

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 53.33
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Strong Buy 1
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Strong Buy 1
Hold 1
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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Northwest Pipe Company

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Northwest Pipe Company was founded in 1966. It has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions, becoming a leading manufacturer of engineered steel pipe products.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Water Transmission: Manufactures engineered steel pipe for water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP): Production of PCCP for water transmission and infrastructure projects.
  • Energy: Steel pipe for energy projects.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Scott Montross is the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing its operations. The organizational structure is functional, with departments for manufacturing, sales, engineering, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Water Transmission Pipe: Engineered steel pipe for water and wastewater transmission. Market share data is variable and depends on the specific region and project, but Northwest Pipe is a major player. Competitors include American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO), Thompson Pipe Group, and Stupp Corporation.
  • PCCP: Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe is used for large water transmission projects. Market share data is variable and depends on the specific region and project. Competitors include Thompson Pipe Group.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The engineered steel pipe industry is driven by infrastructure spending, population growth, and the need for water and wastewater management. Demand is generally stable but can be affected by economic cycles and government funding availability.

Positioning

Northwest Pipe is a leading manufacturer in North America, known for its engineering expertise and product quality. Its competitive advantage lies in its manufacturing capabilities, project management skills, and established relationships with contractors and municipalities.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The US water and wastewater infrastructure market is estimated to be worth billions of dollars annually. Northwest Pipe Company is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its product offerings and geographical reach.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong market position
  • Engineering expertise
  • Established customer relationships
  • Diverse product portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on infrastructure spending
  • Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
  • Concentration of sales in certain regions
  • Relatively small compared to overall industry spend (lots of competitors)

Opportunities

  • Increased infrastructure investment
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new products and services
  • Strategic acquisitions

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition
  • Regulatory changes
  • Raw material price volatility

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ACIP
  • TPG
  • STUP

Competitive Landscape

Northwest Pipe Company competes with other manufacturers of engineered steel pipe and PCCP. Its advantages include its engineering expertise, product quality, and established customer relationships. Disadvantages include its relatively smaller size compared to some competitors.

Major Acquisitions

Geneva Pipe and Precast

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 85.9
  • Strategic Rationale: Expansion of product offering into precast concrete and geographical presence into Intermountain West area.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Northwest Pipe Company has experienced growth through organic expansion and acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by infrastructure spending and demand for water and wastewater solutions. Analyst estimates are subject to change.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include expanding production capacity, developing new products, and pursuing strategic acquisitions.

Summary

Northwest Pipe Company is a significant player in the engineered steel pipe industry, benefiting from strong market positioning and engineering expertise. While dependent on infrastructure spending and raw material prices, its diverse product portfolio and strategic acquisitions support growth. The company faces competition and regulatory challenges, requiring continuous innovation and efficient operations to maintain its market position.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • SEC Filings
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

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About Northwest Pipe Company

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Vancouver, WA, United States
IPO Launch date 1995-11-30
President, CEO & Director Mr. Scott J. Montross
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Steel
Full time employees 1358
Full time employees 1358

NWPX Infrastructure, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of water-related infrastructure products in North America and Canada. It operates through two segments, Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe (SPP) and Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems (Precast). The SPP segment provides large-diameter and high-pressure steel pipeline systems for use in water infrastructure applications, which are primarily related to drinking water systems. Its products are also used for hydroelectric power systems, wastewater systems, seismic resiliency, and other applications. In addition, this segment makes products for industrial plant piping systems and certain structural applications. The Precast segment offers stormwater and wastewater technology products, precast, and reinforced concrete products, including reinforced concrete pipe, manholes, box culverts, vaults and catch basins, pump lift stations, oil water separators, biofiltration units, steel casing pipes, and bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipes, as well as pipeline system joints, fittings, specialized components, and other environmental and engineered solutions. The company sells its water infrastructure products under the ParkUSA, Geneva Pipe and Precast, Permalok, and Northwest Pipe Company brands primarily to installation contractors. The company was formerly known as Northwest Pipe Company and changed its name to NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. in June 2025. NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.