NWPX InfrastructureFRA:NW7 +0.77%75 Gross Margin % is 19.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 17.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:NW7 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, NWPX Infrastructure ranks better than 72.18% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
NWPX Infrastructure had a gross margin of 19.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
NWPX Infrastructure Gross Margin % Related Terms
NWPX Infrastructure Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NWPX Infrastructure's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:NW7 vs WS, MTUS, MSB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, NWPX Infrastructure's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
NWPX Infrastructure Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NWPX Infrastructure's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NWPX Infrastructure's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7) has a Gross Margin % of 19.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NWPX Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 17.18. Over the past decade, NWPX Infrastructure's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.04 to 20.24. According to the industry distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #165 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is NWPX Infrastructure's Gross Margin % too high?
NWPX Infrastructure's current Gross Margin % of 19.29% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 17.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 20.24. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. NWPX Infrastructure's value of 19.29% is 53.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #165 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NWPX Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NWPX Infrastructure's Gross Margin % compare to WS and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #165 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts NWPX Infrastructure in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. NWPX Infrastructure's value of 19.29% is 53.1% above this benchmark. Historically, NWPX Infrastructure's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.04 to 20.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.18 vs. the industry median of 12.60, NWPX Infrastructure has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NWPX Infrastructure's current Gross Margin % of 19.29% is 53.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NWPX Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NWPX Infrastructure's current Gross Margin % is 19.29%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 17.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NWPX Infrastructure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.28, compared to a current price of €131.00 — trading 209.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.29%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 17.18 and 53.1% above the Steel industry median of 12.60. NWPX Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7), the current Gross Margin % is 19.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NWPX Infrastructure stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €131.00 is trading 209.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.28.
GuruFocus considers NWPX Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NW7:
Gross Margin %: 19.29% (12% above median its 10-year median of 17.18)
GF Value™: €42.28 vs. price of €131.00 (209.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.1% above the Steel median (#165 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NW7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NWPX Infrastructure Inc is a manufacturer of water-related infrastructure products, and operates in two segments, Water Transmission Systems (WTS), operating as the Northwest Pipe Company brand, and Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems (Precast), which includes the brands NWPX Geneva and NWPX Park. WTS manufactures large-diameter, high-pressure steel pipeline systems for use in water infrastructure applications, which are related to drinking water systems. Precast manufactures stormwater and wastewater technology products, high-quality precast and reinforced concrete products, including reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), manholes, box culverts, vaults, and catch basins, pump lift stations, oil water separators, biofiltration units, and other environmental and engineered solutions.
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