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NOA

North American Construction Group Ltd

NYSE: NOA · ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

$14.58
+4.58% today

Updated 2026-06-04

Market cap
$379.71M
P/E ratio
17.51
P/S ratio
0.30x
EPS (TTM)
$0.80
Dividend yield
3.49%
52W range
$12 – $18
Volume
0.1M

North American Construction Group Ltd (NOA) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for NOA.

WallStSmart Verdict
Overvalued

Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.

Smart Value Score: 49 / 100
P/E (TTM)
17.5x
vs 5Y median of 16.4x
PEG
0.38
Under 1.0 = undervalued
Margin of Safety
+13.83%
Fair value $18.51 vs $14.58
EV / EBITDA
4.3x

NOA historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in NOA's own 5Y range.

NOW
7.3x
5Y Low
12.6x
25th
16.4x
Median
17.5x
75th
20.9x
5Y High
NOA is trading more expensive than 77% of the last 5Y.
77th percentile · Historically expensive

NOA intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$14.58
Market value
Intrinsic value
$18.51
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
+13.83%
+27.0% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

NOA valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

PEG ratio under 1.0
PEG of 0.38 indicates growth is outpacing the multiple. Traditionally a buy signal for quality compounders.
P/E near 5Y high
Current P/E sits in the 77th percentile of its 5Y range. Historically expensive relative to its own history.
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Near fair value
+13.83% margin of safety. Price is close to DCF estimate.
Weak financial quality
Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 suggests deteriorating fundamentals. Valuation requires closer scrutiny.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 17.51x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 0.30x

Is NOA overvalued in 2026?

North American Construction Group Ltd (NOA) currently trades at $14.58 per share with a market capitalization of $379,707,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 49/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 17.5x, above its 5-year median of 16.4x. The PEG ratio of 0.38 suggests earnings growth is outpacing the multiple, a classic sign of undervaluation.

Looking at its own history, NOA is currently trading more expensive than 77% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 77th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates NOA's intrinsic value at $18.51 per share, against the current market price of $14.58. This implies a margin of safety of +13.83%. The stock is priced close to its estimated fair value, offering limited upside without further operational improvement.

Financial quality is a concern. The Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 flags weakening fundamentals that deserve closer scrutiny before the valuation case can be fully trusted.

Bottom line: NOA appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 49/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.

Frequently asked questions

Is NOA overvalued?

NOA scores 49/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade C), a weak overall profile. The DCF also shows a positive margin of safety, so price and fundamentals line up reasonably well.

What is NOA's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates NOA's intrinsic value at $18.51 per share, versus the current price of $14.58, a margin of safety of +13.83%. Fair value is the present value of the cash flows we project the business to produce, so a price below it means the market is pricing the stock below that conservative estimate.

What P/E ratio does NOA trade at?

NOA trades at a P/E of 17.5x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 16.4x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting above its own median means the stock is pricier than usual relative to its earnings.

Is NOA a buy based on valuation?

Our Smart Value rating for NOA is Sell, from a Smart Value Score of 49/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The profile skews cautious, and a better price or clearer operating improvement would strengthen the case. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.

How does NOA's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, NOA sits in the 77th percentile of its own 5Y range, historically expensive relative to where it has traded. A high percentile means today's multiple is near the top of its historical band.

What is NOA's Smart Value Score?

NOA's Smart Value Score is 49/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.