NWPX Northwest Pipe PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current price-to-earnings ratio for Northwest Pipe stock as of Feb 21, 2025 is 16.1. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.97 and the stock price of $47.81 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 12% 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 16.1 is 26% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.34 | 33.64% | $30.26 | $2.11 |
| 2022 | 10.73 | -60.52% | $33.7 | $3.14 |
| 2021 | 27.18 | 87.32% | $31.8 | $1.17 |
| 2020 | 14.51 | 24.55% | $28.3 | $1.95 |
| 2019 | 11.65 | 4.58% | $33.31 | $2.86 |
| 2018 | 11.14 | N/A | $23.29 | $2.09 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $19.14 | -$1.06 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $17.22 | -$0.97 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $11.19 | -$3.07 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $30.12 | -$1.88 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $37.76 | -$0.1 |
| 2012 | 13.79 | -17.97% | $23.86 | $1.73 |
| 2011 | 16.81 | N/A | $22.86 | $1.36 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $24.03 | -$0.59 |
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | $26.86 | -$1.2 |
Northwest Pipe PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 15.2 | 12.76% | $45.13 | $2.97 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.48 | -7.1% | $33.97 | $2.52 |
| Mar 2024 | 14.51 | 1.19% | $34.68 | $2.39 |
| Dec 2023 | 14.34 | 12.21% | $30.26 | $2.11 |
| Sep 2023 | 12.78 | 17.46% | $30.17 | $2.36 |
| Jun 2023 | 10.88 | 5.22% | $30.24 | $2.78 |
| Mar 2023 | 10.34 | -3.63% | $31.23 | $3.02 |
| Dec 2022 | 10.73 | -1.83% | $33.7 | $3.14 |
| Sep 2022 | 10.93 | -24.41% | $28.1 | $2.57 |
| Jun 2022 | 14.46 | -25.58% | $29.94 | $2.07 |
| Mar 2022 | 19.43 | -28.51% | $25.45 | $1.31 |
| Dec 2021 | 27.18 | 69.77% | $31.8 | $1.17 |
| Sep 2021 | 16.01 | -2.5% | $23.7 | $1.48 |
| Jun 2021 | 16.42 | 3.66% | $28.25 | $1.72 |
| Mar 2021 | 15.84 | 9.17% | $33.42 | $2.11 |
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 and ROCK's. Northwest Pipe is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (16.1) than its peer group average of 21.01.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NOV National Oilwell Varco Inc | 9.33 | $5.75B |
| ROCK Gibraltar Industries Inc | 14.42 | $1.97B |
| NWPX Northwest Pipe Co | 16.1 | $474.21M |
| OFLX Omega Flex Inc | 19.92 | $365.92M |
| X United States Steel Corp | 21.61 | $8.32B |
| VMI Valmont Industries Inc | 23.55 | $6.99B |
| MWA Mueller Water Products Inc | 29.09 | $3.96B |
| IIIN Insteel Industries Inc | 29.17 | $566.79M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Pipe's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NWPX stock is 16.1 as of Feb 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 26% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Northwest Pipe's stock price is $47.81. 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 16.1. PE RATIO(16.1) = STOCK PRICE($47.81) / TTM EPS($2.97)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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