NWPX Infrastructure (NASDAQ:NWPX – Get Free Report) and Jewett-Cameron Trading (NASDAQ:JCTC – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability and institutional ownership.
Risk and Volatility
NWPX Infrastructure has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Jewett-Cameron Trading has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations for NWPX Infrastructure and Jewett-Cameron Trading, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| NWPX Infrastructure | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2.25 |
| Jewett-Cameron Trading | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
NWPX Infrastructure currently has a consensus price target of $105.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.57%. Given NWPX Infrastructure’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe NWPX Infrastructure is more favorable than Jewett-Cameron Trading.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares NWPX Infrastructure and Jewett-Cameron Trading”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| NWPX Infrastructure | $526.00 million | 1.68 | $35.41 million | $5.47 | 16.76 |
| Jewett-Cameron Trading | $41.30 million | 0.24 | -$4.13 million | ($2.35) | -1.21 |
NWPX Infrastructure has higher revenue and earnings than Jewett-Cameron Trading. Jewett-Cameron Trading is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NWPX Infrastructure, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares NWPX Infrastructure and Jewett-Cameron Trading’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| NWPX Infrastructure | 8.87% | 12.99% | 8.39% |
| Jewett-Cameron Trading | -20.94% | -38.35% | -29.29% |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
80.6% of NWPX Infrastructure shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.1% of Jewett-Cameron Trading shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of NWPX Infrastructure shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Jewett-Cameron Trading shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Summary
NWPX Infrastructure beats Jewett-Cameron Trading on 14 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About NWPX Infrastructure
NWPX Infrastructure, formerly known as Northwest Pipe Company, manufactures products used in water and infrastructure projects. Its offerings include large-diameter steel pressure pipe for water transmission and precast concrete products for stormwater, wastewater and other infrastructure applications. The company serves municipal water and wastewater utilities, contractors and other customers involved in infrastructure construction. Its operations primarily serve markets in the United States. Founded in 1966, the company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
About Jewett-Cameron Trading
Jewett-Cameron Trading Company, Ltd. (NASDAQ: JCTC) develops, manufactures and distributes specialty products for agricultural, industrial, pet and outdoor applications. The company sells products through retail, wholesale and e-commerce channels, serving customers primarily in the United States and Canada. Its product portfolio includes fencing and containment systems, kennel and pet products, garden and landscaping supplies, tree supports, stakes, industrial wood products and related outdoor products.
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