National Presto Industries Inc (NPK)vsParker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)
NPK
National Presto Industries Inc
$139.84
-0.29%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.04B
PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
$909.42
-4.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $119.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Parker-Hannifin Corporation generates 3964% more annual revenue ($20.46B vs $503.52M). PH leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 6.6%. NPK trades at a lower P/E of 31.4x. PH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
NPK
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
PH
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-0.1%
Fair Value
$121.15
Current Price
$139.84
$18.69 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PH.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.6% margin — thin
Earnings declined 27.8%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 9.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NPK
The strongest argument for NPK centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PH
The strongest argument for PH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 21.7%.
Bear Case : NPK
The primary concerns for NPK are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : PH
The primary concerns for PH are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NPK profiles as a growth stock while PH is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
NPK is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
PH generates stronger free cash flow (768M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PH scores higher overall (54/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
National Presto Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
National Presto Industries Inc. provides household goods and small appliances, and defense and security products primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Parker-Hannifin Corporation, originally Parker Appliance Company, usually referred to as just Parker, is an American corporation specializing in motion and control technologies. Its corporate headquarters are in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, in Greater Cleveland.
Compare with Other AEROSPACE & DEFENSE Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?