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NPK International (NPKI)
NYSE:NPKI
NPKI Stock Chart & Stats
$13.82
-$0.08(-1.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$13.82
-$0.08(-1.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.76 - $15.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume53.88K
Average Volume (3M)799.61K
Market Cap
$1.17B
Enterprise Value$1.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$36.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.5
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
May 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding84,527,930
10 Day Avg. Volume1,043,829
30 Day Avg. Volume799,610
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.22
Price to Book (P/B)2.88
Price to Sales (P/S)3.65
P/FCF Ratio38.42
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.69
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$19.00Price Target Upside37.48% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$315.06M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Very Low LeverageExtremely low leverage and a sizable equity base provide durable financial flexibility to fund fleet investment, weather cyclical downturns, and support opportunistic buybacks. That capital structure materially reduces refinancing risk and preserves strategic optionality over months to years.
Market Position / Differentiated Product And Large FleetA proprietary, recyclable DURA-BASE product plus a ~215k-unit rental fleet and integrated manufacturing/logistics create high switching costs and scale advantages. This combination supports pricing power, high utilization and long-term barriers to entry in infrastructure and utility markets.
Improving Margins And Cash Generation2025 showed a notable rebound: positive operating cash flow, meaningful free cash flow, improving gross/net margins and raised revenue/EBITDA guidance. Sustained cash generation supports reinvestment, fleet growth and shareholder returns if demand remains stable across quarters.
Bears Say
Earnings And Cash-flow Volatility HistoryA prior sharp loss and multi-year swings in operating cash flow signal earnings sensitivity to project timing, working capital and one-offs. That volatility undermines predictability of free cash flow and makes capital allocation and guidance less reliable over the medium term.
High Ongoing Capex / Fleet Reinvestment NeedsMaterial recurring capex guidance and disclosed fleet investments (eg. $12M expansion) imply heavy reinvestment to sustain growth and utilization. High capex requirements can compress free cash flow and increase reliance on continued strong demand to justify returns on incremental fleet spending.
Structural Margin Pressure From Logistics And SG&ARising SG&A (incentives, ERP) and recurring transportation inefficiencies can be persistent cost drivers as the business scales. If these structural expense items continue, they could limit margin expansion and make operating leverage less reliable across the business cycle.
NPK International News
NPKI FAQ
What was NPK International’s price range in the past 12 months?
NPK International lowest stock price was $4.76 and its highest was $15.96 in the past 12 months.
What is NPK International’s market cap?
NPK International’s market cap is $1.17B.
When is NPK International’s upcoming earnings report date?
NPK International’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were NPK International’s earnings last quarter?
NPK International released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.106 by $0.024.
Is NPK International overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts NPK International’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does NPK International pay dividends?
NPK International does not currently pay dividends.
What is NPK International’s EPS estimate?
NPK International’s EPS estimate is 0.11.
How many shares outstanding does NPK International have?
NPK International has 84,527,930 shares outstanding.
What happened to NPK International’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NPK International reported an EPS of $0.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.106. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.126%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NPK International?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NPKI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
NPK International Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$19.00 (37.48% Upside)
$19.00 (37.48% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NPKI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 990.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
149.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
NPK International
NPK International Inc. provides products, rentals, and services primarily to the oil and natural gas exploration and production (E&P) industry. It operates through two segments, Fluids Systems and Industrial Solutions. The Fluids Systems segment provides drilling, completion, and stimulation fluids products and related technical services to customers primarily in the North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as other countries in the Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Industrial Solutions segment offers composite matting system rentals utilized for temporary worksite access; related site construction and services to customers in various markets, including power transmission, E&P, pipeline, renewable energy, petrochemical, construction, and other industries primarily in the United States and Europe; recyclable composite mats to customers worldwide; and access road construction, site planning and preparation, environmental protection, erosion control, and site restoration services. The company was formerly known as Newpark Resources, Inc. and changed its name to NPK International Inc. in December 2024. The company was incorporated in 1932 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
NPKI Company Deck
NPKI Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant year-over-year revenue growth, record fleet utilization, and strong cash flow and product sales. However, the company faced challenges with elevated transportation costs and increased SG&A expenses. Despite these issues, overall sentiment leans positive due to increased forecasts and strategic expansions.View all NPKI earnings summariesNPKI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$19.00
▲(37.48% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.96% Insiders
23.50% Mutual Funds
26.40% Other Institutional Investors
28.46% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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