NWPX InfrastructureFRA:NW7 +0.78%75 Interest Coverage is 36.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 173% above its 10-year median of 13.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:NW7 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 456 Steel companies, NWPX Infrastructure ranks better than 78.95% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. NWPX Infrastructure's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.9 Mil. NWPX Infrastructure's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.3 Mil.
NWPX Infrastructure's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.37.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for NWPX Infrastructure's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NW7'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.97 Med: 13.34 Max: 60.78
Current: 24.96
FRA:NW7's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 78.95% of 456
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.445
vs FRA:NW7: 24.96
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
NWPX Infrastructure Interest Coverage Related Terms
NWPX Infrastructure Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NWPX Infrastructure's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
FRA:NW7 vs WS, MTUS, MSB: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, NWPX Infrastructure's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NWPX Infrastructure's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NWPX Infrastructure's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7) has a Interest Coverage of 36.37 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on NWPX Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 173% above median its historical median of 13.34. Over the past decade, NWPX Infrastructure's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.97 to 60.78. According to the industry distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #96 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is NWPX Infrastructure's Interest Coverage too high?
NWPX Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage of 36.37 is 173% above median its 10-year median of 13.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.97 to a high of 60.78. The Steel industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. NWPX Infrastructure's value of 36.37 is 718.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #96 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Interest Coverage compare to WS and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #96 out of 456 companies for Interest Coverage. This places NWPX Infrastructure in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. NWPX Infrastructure's value of 36.37 is 718.2% above this benchmark. Historically, NWPX Infrastructure's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.97 to 60.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.34 vs. the industry median of 4.45, 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 Interest Coverage for a Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.45, based on 456 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NWPX Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage of 36.37 is 718.2% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on NWPX Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NWPX Infrastructure's current Interest Coverage is 36.37, which is 173% above median its own 10-year median of 13.34. 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 €42.06, compared to a current price of €129.00 — trading 206.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 36.37, which is 173% above median its 10-year median of 13.34 and 718.2% above the Steel industry median of 4.45. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7), the current Interest Coverage is 36.37 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 €129.00 is trading 206.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.06.
GuruFocus considers NWPX Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NW7:
Interest Coverage: 36.37 (173% above median its 10-year median of 13.34)
GF Value™: €42.06 vs. price of €129.00 (206.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 718.2% above the Steel median (#96 of 456)
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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