NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC (NPK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:NPK - US6372151042 - Common Stock
108.53 USD
-0.24 (-0.22%)
NPK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. NPK has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. NPK has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NPK was profitable.
NPK had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NPK has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years NPK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NPK has a Return On Assets of 8.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPK outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NPK (11.11%) is better than 75.36% of its industry peers.
NPK's Return On Invested Capital of 10.35% is amongst the best of the industry. NPK outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NPK is in line with the industry average of 8.22%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.35%) for NPK is above the 3 year average (7.92%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.81% | ||
| ROE | 11.11% | ||
| ROIC | 10.35% |
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)7.8%
ROE(3y)8.97%
ROE(5y)9.33%
ROIC(3y)7.92%
ROIC(5y)8.51%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of NPK (9.23%) is better than 76.81% of its industry peers.
NPK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of NPK (11.19%) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
NPK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NPK (19.23%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
NPK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.23% | ||
| GM | 19.23% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NPK is creating some value.
NPK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NPK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for NPK. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
NPK has an Altman-Z score of 7.85. This indicates that NPK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NPK has a Altman-Z score of 7.85. This is in the better half of the industry: NPK outperforms 79.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that NPK is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, NPK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC9.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.21 indicates that NPK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NPK has a Current ratio of 4.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPK outperforms 88.41% of its industry peers.
NPK has a Quick Ratio of 4.21. This is a bad value and indicates that NPK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.76, NPK is not doing good in the industry: 78.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NPK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.24%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.69% on average over the past years.
NPK shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 31.28%.
Measured over the past years, NPK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.24%
EPS 3Y17.02%
EPS 5Y-0.69%
EPS Q2Q%-15.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.28%
Revenue growth 3Y2.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.7%
Sales Q2Q%41.6%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.62, NPK is valued on the expensive side.
92.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
NPK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
91.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.93 |
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
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NPK has a yearly dividend return of 0.94%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.64, NPK pays a better dividend. On top of this NPK pays more dividend than 84.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, NPK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NPK decreases each year by -5.57%.
NPK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NPK has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.57%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
17.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NPK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of NPK has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP17.18%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:NPK (9/5/2025, 2:00:43 PM)
108.53
-0.24 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners58.66%
Inst Owner Change0.77%
Ins Owners27.97%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap775.99M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.93%
Short Ratio1.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
Yearly Dividend4.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.57%
DP17.18%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.72 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | 2.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.93 |
EPS(TTM)5.83
EY5.37%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-7.76
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-3.29
OCFYN/A
SpS63.02
BVpS52.32
TBVpS49.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.81% | ||
| ROE | 11.11% | ||
| ROCE | 13.1% | ||
| ROIC | 10.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.11% | ||
| OM | 11.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.23% | ||
| GM | 19.23% | ||
| 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 662.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.85 |
F-Score5
WACC9.71%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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)26.24%
EPS 3Y17.02%
EPS 5Y-0.69%
EPS Q2Q%-15.45%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.28%
Revenue growth 3Y2.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.7%
Sales Q2Q%41.6%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y52.7%
EBIT growth 3Y14.65%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.52%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-231.43%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-153.68%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A