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NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC (NPK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NPK - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6372151042 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

100  +0.91 (+0.92%)

After market: 100 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NPK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NPK was compared to 67 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. NPK is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. NPK is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NPK was profitable.
NPK had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NPK has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years NPK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
NPK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNPK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M -60M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.33%, NPK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.54% of the companies in the same industry.
NPK's Return On Equity of 11.53% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPK outperforms 76.12% of its industry peers.
NPK has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPK outperforms 88.06% of its industry peers.
NPK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.92%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.32%) for NPK is above the 3 year average (7.92%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.33%
ROE 11.53%
ROIC 10.32%
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)7.8%
ROE(3y)8.97%
ROE(5y)9.33%
ROIC(3y)7.92%
ROIC(5y)8.51%
NPK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNPK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.24%, NPK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.60% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NPK has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.56%, NPK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPK has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.95%, NPK is not doing good in the industry: 62.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NPK has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.56%
PM (TTM) 10.24%
GM 19.95%
OM growth 3Y11.37%
OM growth 5Y-4.99%
PM growth 3Y13.92%
PM growth 5Y-4.83%
GM growth 3Y3.79%
GM growth 5Y-2.78%
NPK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNPK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NPK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NPK has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NPK has more shares outstanding
NPK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
NPK Yearly Shares OutstandingNPK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
NPK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNPK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.97 indicates that NPK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 7.97, NPK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
NPK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 7.97
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC9.96%
NPK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNPK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

NPK has a Current Ratio of 4.60. This indicates that NPK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NPK (4.60) is better than 92.54% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that NPK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NPK has a worse Quick ratio (0.79) than 76.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.6
Quick Ratio 0.79
NPK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNPK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 31.44% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.69% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, NPK shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.18%.
NPK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.44%
EPS 3Y17.02%
EPS 5Y-0.69%
EPS Q2Q%15.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.18%
Revenue growth 3Y2.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.7%
Sales Q2Q%35.21%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
NPK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNPK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.78 indicates a correct valuation of NPK.
NPK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NPK is cheaper than 95.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. NPK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.78
Fwd PE N/A
NPK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNPK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

NPK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NPK is cheaper than 91.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.23
NPK Per share dataNPK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of NPK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.04%, NPK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, NPK pays a better dividend. On top of this NPK pays more dividend than 85.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, NPK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.04%

5.2 History

The dividend of NPK decreases each year by -5.57%.
NPK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NPK has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.57%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
NPK Yearly Dividends per shareNPK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

NPK pays out 16.80% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NPK's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP16.8%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NPK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNPK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M -60M
NPK Dividend Payout.NPK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NPK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC

NYSE:NPK (8/6/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 100 0 (0%)

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+0.91 (+0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23
Inst Owners58.25%
Inst Owner Change-0.83%
Ins Owners27.97%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap715.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.04%
Short Ratio1.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.04%
Yearly Dividend4.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.57%
DP16.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-04 2025-03-04 (1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.78
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.72
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.94
P/tB 2.07
EV/EBITDA 13.23
EPS(TTM)5.96
EY5.96%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-10.72
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-6.51
OCFYN/A
SpS58.07
BVpS51.55
TBVpS48.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.33%
ROE 11.53%
ROCE 12.64%
ROIC 10.32%
ROICexc 10.47%
ROICexgc 11.15%
OM 11.56%
PM (TTM) 10.24%
GM 19.95%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)7.8%
ROE(3y)8.97%
ROE(5y)9.33%
ROIC(3y)7.92%
ROIC(5y)8.51%
ROICexc(3y)10.04%
ROICexc(5y)12.33%
ROICexgc(3y)10.99%
ROICexgc(5y)13.46%
ROCE(3y)9.7%
ROCE(5y)10.42%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.43%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.27%
OM growth 3Y11.37%
OM growth 5Y-4.99%
PM growth 3Y13.92%
PM growth 5Y-4.83%
GM growth 3Y3.79%
GM growth 5Y-2.78%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 628.65%
Cap/Sales 7.26%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.6
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 7.97
F-Score6
WACC9.96%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)70.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.44%
EPS 3Y17.02%
EPS 5Y-0.69%
EPS Q2Q%15.54%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.18%
Revenue growth 3Y2.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.7%
Sales Q2Q%35.21%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y50.15%
EBIT growth 3Y14.65%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.52%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-294.34%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-214.02%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A