NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) — Stock Score Summary

NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Northwest Pipe Company is a key beneficiary of US water infrastructure localization and modernization. However, its heavy reliance on steel as a raw material makes it vulnerable to the commodity supercycle, which could squeeze margins if steel prices spike rapidly.

NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. provides essential infrastructure materials, specializing in aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete for construction and public works projects in the United States. Its competitive moat derives from strategically located quarries and production facilities, offering cost advantages and strong relationships with local contractors and government agencies. The company functions as a regional leader in construction raw materials, benefiting from high barriers to entry due to permitting, land acquisition, and capital requirements for resource extraction and processing.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$121.65
Market Cap$1.2B
P/E (TTM)28.85
P/E (Forward)25.15
Price/Book2.93
Return on Equity10.7%
Return on Invested Capital9.6%
Debt/Equity27.38
Gross Margin20.2%
Operating Margin9.2%
Revenue Growth19.1%
Free Cash Flow$54M

NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. operates in the Steel industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.’s (NWPX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (36), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. have an economic moat?
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. in?
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Steel industry (United States).
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