National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
National Presto Industries Inc stock (NPK) is currently trading at $136.73. National Presto Industries Inc PE ratio is 28.89. National Presto Industries Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.90. Analyst consensus price target for NPK is $18.93. WallStSmart rates NPK as Underperform.
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- NPK fair value vs current price
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- Is NPK undervalued or overvalued?
- National Presto Industries Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- NPK Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- NPK analyst price target and Smart Rating
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NPK Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · National Presto Industries Inc (NPK)
NPK trades 285% above its Graham fair value of $31.48, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) Key Strengths (3)
Paying $1.90 for every $1 of annual revenue
Strong revenue growth at 21.70% annually
62.81% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Supporting Valuation Data
National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -27.80%, profits shrinking
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Fairly priced relative to book value
Supporting Valuation Data
National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.90) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 21.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.35) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -27.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.68%, Operating Margin at 11.40%, Profit Margin at 6.57%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.68% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 21.70% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
NPK Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
NPK's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.90x trades at a 21% premium to its historical average of 1.57x (75th percentile). The current valuation is 33% below its historical high of 2.84x set in Aug 2018, and 124% above its historical low of 0.85x in Jan 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) · INDUSTRIALS › AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
The Big Picture
National Presto Industries Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 504M with 22% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.6%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 12M in free cash flow and 14M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can National Presto Industries Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can National Presto Industries Inc maintain 22%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact National Presto Industries Inc.
Bottom Line
National Presto Industries Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (22% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About National Presto Industries Inc(NPK)
NYSE
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.