NWPX Northwest Pipe PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current price-to-earnings ratio for Northwest Pipe stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 17.14. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.97 and the stock price of $50.92 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 19% from the past four quarters average of 14.4.
NWPX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Northwest Pipe for the last eight years is 21.68. The current P/E ratio of 17.14 is 21% lower than the historical average. In the past eight years, NWPX's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2017 quarter at 232.29, when the stock price was $16.26 and the EPS was $0.07. The lowest point was in the Jun 2019 quarter, when it reached 7.56 with a price of $25.78 and an EPS of $3.41.
Northwest Pipe PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 87.32% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -60.52% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.34 | 33.64% |
| 2022 | 10.73 | -60.52% |
| 2021 | 27.18 | 87.32% |
| 2020 | 14.51 | 24.55% |
| 2019 | 11.65 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 11.14 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
NWPX average PE ratio chart
Currently, NWPX's PE ratio is higher than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
NWPX PE vs peers
NWPX's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks X and VMI, but it is higher than NOV's. Northwest Pipe is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (17.14) than its peer group average of 21.35.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NOV National Oilwell Varco Inc | 5.71 | $6.04B |
| NWPX Northwest Pipe Co | 17.14 | $505.06M |
| ROCK Gibraltar Industries Inc | 17.41 | $1.91B |
| X United States Steel Corp | 20.78 | $8.24B |
| OFLX Omega Flex Inc | 22.88 | $420.33M |
| VMI Valmont Industries Inc | 23.13 | $6.87B |
| IIIN Insteel Industries Inc | 27.71 | $538.42M |
| MWA Mueller Water Products Inc | 31.86 | $3.68B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Pipe's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NWPX stock is 17.14 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Northwest Pipe (NWPX)?
As an average over the last 3 years, NWPX stock has a PE ratio of 13.37.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Northwest Pipe (NWPX)?
As an average over the last 5 years, NWPX stock has a PE ratio of 13.88.
What is the highest PE ratio for NWPX?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last eight years has been 232.29 and it was in the Jun 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for NWPX compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of NWPX is 21% lower than the 8-year historical average.
How is NWPX's PE ratio calculated (Northwest Pipe PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Northwest Pipe's stock price is $50.92. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.97. Therefore, Northwest Pipe's PE ratio for today is 17.14. PE RATIO(17.14) = STOCK PRICE($50.92) / TTM EPS($2.97)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
and Sharadar.