Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
NWPX
Northwest Pipe Company
$117.76
-3.96%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.17B
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$48.02
-4.19%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ternium SA ADR generates 2748% more annual revenue ($15.61B vs $548.14M). NWPX leads profitability with a 7.7% profit margin vs 3.7%. TX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. TX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
NWPX
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
TX
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-78.6%
Fair Value
$42.13
Current Price
$117.76
$75.63 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 176.9% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.1% revenue growth
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 218.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.7% margin — thin
0.0% revenue growth
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NWPX
The strongest argument for NWPX centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 19.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NWPX
The primary concerns for NWPX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NWPX profiles as a growth stock while TX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
NWPX is growing revenue faster at 19.1% — sustainability is the question.
NWPX generates stronger free cash flow (26M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TX scores higher overall (60/100 vs 57/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Northwest Pipe Company
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Northwest Pipe Company manufactures and supplies engineered welded steel pipe systems in North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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