National Presto (NPK)
NYSE:NPK
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National Presto
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$156.00
▲(30.88% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/22/26
The score is driven primarily by a solid financial foundation (especially low leverage) but meaningfully held back by weak/volatile cash conversion. Technicals are supportive with the stock above major moving averages, while valuation is a headwind due to a high P/E and low yield; corporate events are mixed but modestly supportive thanks to the sizable defense order.
Positive Factors
Very low leverage
Extremely low debt provides durable financial flexibility to fund defense backlog, invest in product development, and absorb cyclical shocks without needing external financing. This balance-sheet strength supports sustained capital allocation to dividends, capex, and strategic initiatives.
Negative Factors
Weak cash conversion
Operating cash and free cash flow materially trail reported earnings and have been volatile, indicating working-capital swings and inconsistent cash realization. This undermines sustainable self-funding of inventory buildup for defense orders, dividends beyond the regular payout, and discretionary investment.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very low leverage
Extremely low debt provides durable financial flexibility to fund defense backlog, invest in product development, and absorb cyclical shocks without needing external financing. This balance-sheet strength supports sustained capital allocation to dividends, capex, and strategic initiatives.
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National Presto (NPK) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$945.92M
Dividend Yield0.92%
Average Volume (3M)65.32K
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.2
Beta (1Y)0.75
Revenue Growth24.88%
EPS Growth-24.68%
CountryUS
Employees1,126
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.50
Shares Outstanding7,166,043
10 Day Avg. Volume82,849
30 Day Avg. Volume65,320
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.93
Price to Sales (P/S)1.52
P/FCF Ratio-21.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.83
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.71
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
National Presto Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
National Presto Industries Inc. provides housewares and small electric appliance, and defense products primarily in North America. It operates through three segments: Housewares/Small Appliance, Defense, and Safety. The company's Housewares/Small ...
How the Company Makes Money
National Presto makes money mainly through two operating segments:
1) Defense segment (primary profit driver in many periods): The company generates revenue by manufacturing defense products—most notably ammunition and related items—for the U.S. ...
National Presto Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
45
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 518.53M | 503.52M | 388.23M | 340.91M | 321.62M | 355.78M |
| Gross Profit | 79.69M | 80.33M | 78.57M | 67.45M | 55.13M | 64.40M |
| EBITDA | 45.82M | 48.08M | 50.26M | 41.04M | 30.28M | 33.01M |
| Net Income | 32.10M | 33.08M | 41.46M | 34.56M | 20.70M | 25.65M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 469.31M | 504.66M | 453.40M | 440.54M | 414.54M | 422.38M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.99M | 3.75M | 22.67M | 114.11M | 95.57M | 144.00M |
| Total Debt | 9.31M | 33.06M | 9.96M | 10.66M | 10.73M | 10.16M |
| Total Liabilities | 74.14M | 109.52M | 85.77M | 84.28M | 66.48M | 64.75M |
| Stockholders Equity | 395.17M | 395.13M | 367.63M | 356.26M | 348.05M | 357.62M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.75M | -36.17M | -60.96M | 43.55M | 7.74M | 31.82M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 9.75M | -9.14M | -53.43M | 45.39M | 8.77M | 34.69M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 2.77M | -21.88M | 14.96M | -447.00K | -16.44M | 32.55M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -7.05M | 16.60M | -31.53M | -28.00M | -31.43M | -43.47M |
National Presto Technical Analysis
Negative
119.19
Price Trends
138.49
Negative
132.73
Negative
119.16
Positive
Market Momentum
-2.38
Positive
39.23
Neutral
21.46
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NPK, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 119.19 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 136.98, below the 50-day MA of 138.49, and above the 200-day MA of 119.16, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -2.38 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 39.23 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 21.46 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for NPK.
National Presto Risk Analysis
National Presto disclosed 18 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. National Presto reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
National Presto Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $945.92M | 28.23 | 8.32% | 0.92% | 24.88% | -24.68% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | $677.19M | 56.32 | 3.28% | 5.10% | -1.05% | -58.70% | |
58 Neutral | $631.55M | ― | -4.24% | 1.92% | 3.20% | -139.32% | |
57 Neutral | $245.13M | -3.01 | -35.04% | ― | ― | ― | |
51 Neutral | $138.84M | 16.82 | 13.82% | ― | 26.96% | -39.19% | |
46 Neutral | $686.46M | 15.89 | 16.15% | ― | 70.87% | ― |
* Industrials Sector Average
NPK
National Presto
126.57
41.54
48.86%
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15.22
6.17
68.14%
RGR
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39.09
3.28
9.16%
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2.06
0.61
42.07%
SKYH
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9.39
-0.91
-8.83%
BYRN
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6.24
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-76.59%
National Presto Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesProduct-Related AnnouncementsRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
National Presto updates governance and appoints new engineering VP
Positive
May 21, 2026
On May 19, 2026, National Presto’s board amended its by-laws to enhance shareholder proposal disclosure, align with SEC universal proxy rules, permit remote meetings, and formalize stockholder meeting procedures, while also updating its insi...
Business Operations and Strategy
National Presto Wins Major U.S. Army Ammunition Order
Positive
Mar 27, 2026
On March 26, 2026, the U.S. Army issued AMTEC Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary within National Presto’s Defense segment, a third delivery order under its existing five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract for producti...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsFinancial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
National Presto Announces Executive Retirement Amid Dividend Declaration
Negative
Mar 4, 2026
On February 27, 2026, National Presto reported that 2025 net sales rose 29.7% to $503.5 million, driven by a 42.9% surge in Defense segment revenue from higher shipments, even as net earnings fell 20.2% to $33.1 million, or $4.63 per share, due to...
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