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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
NWPX Infrastructure's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.58%.
The industry rank for NWPX Infrastructure's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NW7's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 67.28% of 596
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -0.09
vs FRA:NW7: 16.58
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
NWPX Infrastructure 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
NWPX Infrastructure 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NWPX Infrastructure's 3-Year RORE % 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: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, NWPX Infrastructure's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NWPX Infrastructure's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NWPX Infrastructure's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7) has a 3-Year RORE % of 16.58 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on NWPX Infrastructure and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #195 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is NWPX Infrastructure's 3-Year RORE % too high?
NWPX Infrastructure's current 3-Year RORE % is 16.58. Based on the distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #195 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to WS and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NWPX Infrastructure ranks #195 out of 596 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts NWPX Infrastructure in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Steel company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Steel industry context. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on NWPX Infrastructure and its competitors. NWPX Infrastructure's current 3-Year RORE % is 16.58. 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 €42.82, compared to a current price of €118.00 — trading 175.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 16.58. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NWPX Infrastructure (FRA:NW7), the current 3-Year RORE % is 16.58 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 €118.00 is trading 175.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.82.
GuruFocus considers NWPX Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NW7:
3-Year RORE %: 16.58
GF Value™: €42.82 vs. price of €118.00 (175.6% above fair value)
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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