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NWPX InfrastructureFRA:NW7 +3.42%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 9.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:NW7 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, NWPX Infrastructure ranks better than 84.72% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. NWPX Infrastructure's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €36.4 Mil. NWPX Infrastructure's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €275.5 Mil. Therefore, NWPX Infrastructure's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NWPX Infrastructure's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NW7'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.02 Med: 9.25 Max: 14.91
Current: 13.6
During the past 13 years, NWPX Infrastructure's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.91%. The lowest was -5.02%. And the median was 9.25%.
FRA:NW7's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 84.72% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.05
vs FRA:NW7: 13.60
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
NWPX Infrastructure Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
NWPX Infrastructure Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NWPX Infrastructure's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, NWPX Infrastructure's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NWPX Infrastructure's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NWPX Infrastructure's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.23% mean?
NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.23% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on NWPX Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 9.25. According to the industry distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #94 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is NWPX Infrastructure's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
NWPX Infrastructure's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.23% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 9.25. The Steel industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.05. NWPX Infrastructure's value of 13.23% is 226.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #94 out of 615 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 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NWPX Infrastructure's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to WS and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #94 out of 615 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places NWPX Infrastructure in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.05. NWPX Infrastructure's value of 13.23% is 226.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.25 vs. the industry median of 4.05, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Steel company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Steel companies is 4.05, based on 615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NWPX Infrastructure's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.23% is 226.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on NWPX Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NWPX Infrastructure's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.23%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 9.25. 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 €42.97, compared to a current price of €121.00 — trading 181.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.23%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 9.25 and 226.7% above the Steel industry median of 4.05. NWPX Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.23% 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 €121.00 is trading 181.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.97.
GuruFocus considers NWPX Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NW7:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 13.23% (43% above median its 10-year median of 9.25)
GF Value™: €42.97 vs. price of €121.00 (181.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 226.7% above the Steel median (#94 of 615)
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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