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NATIONAL PRESTO INDS INC (NPK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NPK - US6372151042 - Common Stock

111.43 USD
-0.95 (-0.85%)
Last: 10/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM
111.43 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NPK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NPK was compared to 68 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. NPK has an average financial health and profitability rating. NPK does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NPK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NPK has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
NPK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NPK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of NPK (8.81%) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
NPK has a better Return On Equity (11.11%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
NPK has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NPK outperforms 86.76% 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 8.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.92%) for NPK is below the current ROIC(10.35%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

NPK has a better Profit Margin (9.23%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
NPK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.19%, NPK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
NPK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NPK has a Gross Margin of 19.23%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NPK underperforms 66.18% of its industry peers.
NPK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NPK is still creating some value.
NPK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NPK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 8.01 indicates that NPK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NPK's Altman-Z score of 8.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPK outperforms 75.00% 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 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 8.01
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC9.62%
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 4.21. This indicates that NPK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.21, NPK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that NPK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.76, NPK is not doing good in the industry: 79.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.21
Quick Ratio 0.76
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

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.
NPK shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.69% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NPK shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 31.28%.
NPK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.70% yearly.
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.
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 19.11 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NPK.
NPK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NPK is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
NPK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.02, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.11
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

92.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NPK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.4
NPK Per share dataNPK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NPK has a very decent profitability rating, which 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 of 0.87%, NPK is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, NPK pays a better dividend. On top of this NPK pays more dividend than 85.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NPK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%

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 17.18% of its income as dividend. This is a 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
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 (10/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 111.43 0 (0%)

111.43

-0.95 (-0.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)07-25 2025-07-25
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23
Inst Owners59.77%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners27.96%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap796.72M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.65%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%
Yearly Dividend4.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.57%
DP17.18%
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 19.11
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.77
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.13
P/tB 2.27
EV/EBITDA 14.4
EPS(TTM)5.83
EY5.23%
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 8.01
F-Score5
WACC9.62%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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