NWPX Northwest Pipe PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current price-to-earnings ratio for Northwest Pipe stock as of Mar 14, 2025 is 12.12. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.45 and the stock price of $41.81 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 15% from the past four quarters average of 14.3.
NWPX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Northwest Pipe for the last eight years is 21.39. The current P/E ratio of 12.12 is 43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.99 | -2.44% | $48.26 | $3.45 |
| 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 |
Northwest Pipe PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 13.99 | -7.96% | $48.26 | $3.45 |
| 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 |
NWPX average PE ratio chart
Currently, NWPX's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
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 (12.12) than its peer group average of 20.91.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NOV National Oilwell Varco Inc | 8.83 | $5.45B |
| NWPX Northwest Pipe Co | 12.12 | $415.39M |
| ROCK Gibraltar Industries Inc | 14.54 | $1.99B |
| VMI Valmont Industries Inc | 18.93 | $6.57B |
| X United States Steel Corp | 22.81 | $8.78B |
| OFLX Omega Flex Inc | 22.9 | $411.55M |
| IIIN Insteel Industries Inc | 27.03 | $525.21M |
| MWA Mueller Water Products Inc | 31.32 | $4.27B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Pipe's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NWPX stock is 12.12 as of Mar 14, 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 13.42.
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 43% 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 (Mar 14, 2025), Northwest Pipe's stock price is $41.81. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.45. Therefore, Northwest Pipe's PE ratio for today is 12.12. PE RATIO(12.12) = STOCK PRICE($41.81) / TTM EPS($3.45)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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