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NPK INTERNATIONAL INC (NPKI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NPKI - US6517185046 - Common Stock

10.39 USD
+0.39 (+3.9%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:27:28 PM
10.39 USD
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After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:27:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, NPKI scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NPKI was compared to 48 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of NPKI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. NPKI does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NPKI had positive earnings in the past year.
NPKI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NPKI reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years NPKI reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
NPKI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNPKI 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 50M -50M 100M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

NPKI's Return On Assets of -37.32% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NPKI is outperformed by 95.83% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -44.68%, NPKI is not doing good in the industry: 93.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of NPKI (7.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NPKI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.53%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.53%) for NPKI is below the current ROIC(7.80%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -37.32%
ROE -44.68%
ROIC 7.8%
ROA(3y)-12.94%
ROA(5y)-10.72%
ROE(3y)-15.82%
ROE(5y)-13.9%
ROIC(3y)4.53%
ROIC(5y)N/A
NPKI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNPKI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of NPKI (16.20%) is better than 77.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NPKI has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of NPKI (36.25%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NPKI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.2%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 36.25%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y41.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y36.78%
GM growth 5Y16.52%
NPKI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNPKI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NPKI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NPKI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NPKI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NPKI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
NPKI Yearly Shares OutstandingNPKI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
NPKI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNPKI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

NPKI has an Altman-Z score of 8.78. This indicates that NPKI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NPKI (8.78) is better than 95.83% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that NPKI is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NPKI (0.02) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 8.78
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC9.67%
NPKI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNPKI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.34 indicates that NPKI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.34, NPKI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
NPKI has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that NPKI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NPKI's Quick ratio of 2.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NPKI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.34
Quick Ratio 2.08
NPKI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNPKI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NPKI have decreased strongly by -11.43% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 34.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, NPKI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -63.95% in the last year.
The Revenue for NPKI have been decreasing by -23.31% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y34.96%
EPS Q2Q%-8.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-63.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-29.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-23.31%
Sales Q2Q%-61.88%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NPKI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.90% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NPKI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y36.85%
EPS Next 2Y30.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
NPKI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNPKI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
NPKI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNPKI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 -0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

NPKI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.52.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NPKI is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
NPKI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.24.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.21, the valuation of NPKI can be described as rather expensive.
NPKI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.82, NPKI is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.52
Fwd PE 20.21
NPKI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNPKI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

NPKI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.72
NPKI Per share dataNPKI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NPKI's earnings are expected to grow with 30.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y30.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for NPKI!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

NPK INTERNATIONAL INC

NYSE:NPKI (8/22/2025, 8:27:28 PM)

After market: 10.39 0 (0%)

10.39

+0.39 (+3.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners91.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.92%
Ins Owner Change18.34%
Market Cap877.23M
Analysts81.82
Price Target12.55 (20.79%)
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio1.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.64%
Min EPS beat(2)19.83%
Max EPS beat(2)53.45%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)53.45%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)13.41%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)12.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.99%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.99%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.25%
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)9.33%
PT rev (3m)9.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.52
Fwd PE 20.21
P/S 3.74
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 30.35
P/B 2.67
P/tB 3.23
EV/EBITDA 13.72
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY2.98%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY4.95%
FCF(TTM)-0.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.34
OCFY3.3%
SpS2.78
BVpS3.89
TBVpS3.22
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)0.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -37.32%
ROE -44.68%
ROCE 10.87%
ROIC 7.8%
ROICexc 8.43%
ROICexgc 10.22%
OM 16.2%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 36.25%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-12.94%
ROA(5y)-10.72%
ROE(3y)-15.82%
ROE(5y)-13.9%
ROIC(3y)4.53%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.65%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.31%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y28.67%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y26.48%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y41.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y36.78%
GM growth 5Y16.52%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.09
Cap/Depr 181.48%
Cap/Sales 19.07%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 46.1%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.34
Quick Ratio 2.08
Altman-Z 8.78
F-Score5
WACC9.67%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)108.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.86%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y34.96%
EPS Q2Q%-8.33%
EPS Next Y36.85%
EPS Next 2Y30.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-63.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-29.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-23.31%
Sales Q2Q%-61.88%
Revenue Next Year-13.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-26.6%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y8.21%
EBIT Next Year112.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2366%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.94%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-11.99%