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NPK INTERNATIONAL INC (NPKI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NPKI - US6517185046 - Common Stock

10.92 USD
-0.12 (-1.09%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:04:01 PM
10.92 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:04:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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NPKI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 49 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. NPKI has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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

In the past year NPKI was profitable.
NPKI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NPKI reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: NPKI reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -37.32%, NPKI is doing worse than 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NPKI has a worse Return On Equity (-44.68%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NPKI (7.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NPKI is significantly below the industry average of 10.06%.
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

With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.20%, NPKI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NPKI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NPKI has a Gross Margin of 36.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: NPKI outperforms 68.00% 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

NPKI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NPKI has more shares outstanding
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

An Altman-Z score of 9.19 indicates that NPKI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NPKI has a better Altman-Z score (9.19) than 96.00% of its industry peers.
NPKI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NPKI (0.02) is better than 82.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 9.19
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC9.93%
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

NPKI has a Current Ratio of 2.34. This indicates that NPKI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NPKI has a Current ratio of 2.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NPKI outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.08 indicates that NPKI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.08, NPKI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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

NPKI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.43%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 34.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for NPKI has decreased by -63.95% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, NPKI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -23.31% on average per year.
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.
NPKI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.83% yearly.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 35.23, the valuation of NPKI can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NPKI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, NPKI is valued a bit more expensive.
NPKI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.24.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NPKI is on the same level as its industry peers.
NPKI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.86.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.23
Fwd PE 21.24
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NPKI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.44
NPKI Per share dataNPKI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NPKI's 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)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 (9/19/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 10.92 0 (0%)

10.92

-0.12 (-1.09%)

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 Change18.04%
Market Cap921.98M
Analysts81.82
Price Target12.95 (18.59%)
Short Float %1.55%
Short Ratio1.49
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)11.4%
PT rev (3m)12.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.23
Fwd PE 21.24
P/S 3.93
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 31.9
P/B 2.8
P/tB 3.39
EV/EBITDA 14.44
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY2.84%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY4.71%
FCF(TTM)-0.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.34
OCFY3.14%
SpS2.78
BVpS3.89
TBVpS3.22
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 9.19
F-Score5
WACC9.93%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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%