NWPX InfrastructureFRA:NW7 +2.40%74 ROE % is 10.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 8.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:NW7 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Steel companies, NWPX Infrastructure ranks better than 79.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for NWPX Infrastructure's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NW7'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.96 Med: 8.29 Max: 11.96
Current: 10.8
During the past 13 years, NWPX Infrastructure's highest ROE % was 11.96%. The lowest was -4.96%. And the median was 8.29%.
FRA:NW7's ROE % is ranked better than 79.19% of 620
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.68
vs FRA:NW7: 10.80
NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
NWPX Infrastructure ROE % Related Terms
NWPX Infrastructure ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NWPX Infrastructure's ROE % 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.
For the Steel subindustry, NWPX Infrastructure's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NWPX Infrastructure's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NWPX Infrastructure's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7) has a ROE % of 10.62% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on NWPX Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 8.29. According to the industry distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #129 out of 620 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is NWPX Infrastructure's ROE % too high?
NWPX Infrastructure's current ROE % of 10.62% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 8.29. The Steel industry median ROE % is 3.68. NWPX Infrastructure's value of 10.62% is 188.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #129 out of 620 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 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NWPX Infrastructure's ROE % compare to MTUS and MSB?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #129 out of 620 companies for ROE %. This places NWPX Infrastructure in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 3.68. NWPX Infrastructure's value of 10.62% is 188.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.29 vs. the industry median of 3.68, 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 ROE % for a Steel company?
The median ROE % among Steel companies is 3.68, based on 620 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NWPX Infrastructure's current ROE % of 10.62% is 188.6% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on NWPX Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROE % is 3.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NWPX Infrastructure's current ROE % is 10.62%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 8.29. 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 €42.31, compared to a current price of €128.00 — trading 202.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 10.62%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 8.29 and 188.6% above the Steel industry median of 3.68. NWPX Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7), the current ROE % is 10.62% 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 €128.00 is trading 202.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.31.
GuruFocus considers NWPX Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NW7:
ROE %: 10.62% (28% above median its 10-year median of 8.29)
GF Value™: €42.31 vs. price of €128.00 (202.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.6% above the Steel median (#129 of 620)
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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