NWPX
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NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) closed at $70.74 as of 2026-03-20, trading 76.6% above its 200-week moving average of $40.06. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 78.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 3.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1533 weeks of data, NWPX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 32 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NWPX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +16.4%.
With a market cap of $680 million, NWPX is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.7%. Return on equity stands at 9.2%. The stock trades at 1.7x book value.
Over the past 29.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NWPX would have grown to $456, compared to $1419 for the S&P 500. NWPX has returned 5.3% annualized vs 9.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NWPX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NWPX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 32 historical episodes, buying NWPX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.7% after 12 months (median +19.0%), compared to +14.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 66% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +34.2% vs +32.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NWPX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NWPX has crossed below its 200-week MA 32 times with an average 1-year return of +16.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 | 1 | 1.3% | +40.3% | +356.4% |
| Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 | 1 | 1.5% | -8.6% | +287.6% |
| Sep 1998 | Jul 2001 | 147 | 58.3% | -12.0% | +298.5% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 7 | 16.8% | +29.8% | +420.1% |
| Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 | 1 | 3.1% | -8.0% | +373.2% |
| Feb 2002 | Mar 2002 | 2 | 1.7% | -10.4% | +369.7% |
| Oct 2002 | Dec 2002 | 7 | 6.5% | -7.2% | +389.6% |
| Jan 2003 | Jan 2003 | 1 | 1.4% | -3.2% | +387.9% |
| Feb 2003 | Jun 2003 | 20 | 37.8% | +3.3% | +421.3% |
| Sep 2003 | Nov 2003 | 11 | 7.5% | +22.3% | +405.6% |
| Dec 2003 | Mar 2004 | 12 | 12.5% | +45.2% | +414.5% |
| Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 | 1 | 0.7% | +85.1% | +397.8% |
| May 2004 | May 2004 | 2 | 3.0% | +57.0% | +407.5% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | 7 | 31.5% | +34.6% | +182.7% |
| Dec 2008 | Dec 2008 | 1 | 0.9% | -14.5% | +112.6% |
| Feb 2009 | Apr 2009 | 11 | 29.9% | -31.6% | +115.0% |
| Jul 2009 | Sep 2012 | 162 | 55.0% | -47.8% | +103.4% |
| Sep 2012 | Mar 2013 | 24 | 17.9% | +21.7% | +183.2% |
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 | 1 | 3.4% | -60.7% | +160.1% |
| Jan 2015 | Jan 2018 | 157 | 67.3% | -65.2% | +166.3% |
| Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | 5 | 8.1% | +20.2% | +268.8% |
| Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 | 1 | 8.6% | +38.7% | +308.9% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 3.2% | +57.6% | +248.8% |
| Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | 1 | 0.3% | +33.3% | +179.7% |
| Sep 2021 | Nov 2021 | 9 | 9.0% | +35.6% | +182.1% |
| Mar 2022 | May 2022 | 6 | 7.2% | +19.8% | +178.7% |
| Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 4.8% | +15.4% | +165.2% |
| Apr 2023 | Jun 2023 | 9 | 10.3% | +21.3% | +149.0% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 1 | 2.9% | +15.4% | +145.4% |
| Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | 10 | 11.4% | +53.5% | +142.3% |
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | 3 | 3.6% | +64.9% | +147.9% |
| Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | 2 | 2.2% | +79.8% | +141.8% |
| Average | 20 | — | +16.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NWPX below its 200-week moving average?
No. NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) is currently 76.6% above its 200-week moving average of $40.06. It would need to fall to $40.06 to cross below the line.
What is NWPX's 200-week moving average price?
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $40.06 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NWPX drops below its 200-week moving average?
NWPX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 32 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +16.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is NWPX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NWPX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 64. Free cash flow yield is 4.7%. Return on equity is 9.2%. Price-to-book is 1.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NWPX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.4 years, $100 invested in NWPX would have grown to $456, compared to $1419 for the S&P 500. That's 5.3% annualized vs 9.4% for the index. NWPX has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20