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NPK International
(NYSE:NPKI)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$13.50
▲(4.33% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/31/26
The score is driven by strong underlying financial health (especially low leverage and improved profitability) and a constructive earnings update with raised guidance and a clear capacity expansion plan. These positives are tempered by weak technical positioning (trading below key moving averages), a relatively high P/E with no dividend support, and near-term cash flow/margin pressure risks tied to front-loaded capital spending and recent margin compression.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Very low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.05) and modest net debt provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure supports funding the company’s capacity and fleet investments, opportunistic M&A, and helps absorb cyclicality in construction markets without stressing liquidity or credit capacity.
Negative Factors
Front-loaded Capital Spending
Heavy, front-loaded capex materially increases near-term cash outflows and reduces free cash flow conversion. With FCF conversion already moderate (~0.38x) and FCF down versus prior period, sustained high reinvestment raises execution and liquidity risk and limits flexibility for buybacks or dividends.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Very low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.05) and modest net debt provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure supports funding the company’s capacity and fleet investments, opportunistic M&A, and helps absorb cyclicality in construction markets without stressing liquidity or credit capacity.
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NPK International (NPKI) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.06B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.3
Beta (1Y)1.19
Revenue Growth28.09%
EPS Growth-19.23%
CountryUS
Employees410
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConstruction Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.46
Shares Outstanding84,909,900
10 Day Avg. Volume660,285
30 Day Avg. Volume1,064,651
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.23
Price to Book (P/B)2.88
Price to Sales (P/S)3.65
P/FCF Ratio38.42
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.00Price Target Upside70.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$317.21M
NPK International Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
NPK International Inc. specializes in supplying products, rental equipment, and diverse services, primarily catering to the exploration and production (E&P) sector of the oil and natural gas industry. The company operates through two distinct divi...
How the Company Makes Money
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NPK International Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Feb 18, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized a solid operational quarter with record rental and service revenues, improved adjusted EBITDA, strong operating cash flow, a clear growth plan (including a board‑approved 50% manufacturing capacity expansion) and raised full‑year guidance. Key challenges include gross margin compression driven by lower early‑quarter utilization and cross‑rental costs, a modest YoY increase in SG&A, flat adjusted EPS, and sizeable, front‑loaded capital spending. Management expressed confidence in market demand, liquidity, and the long‑term benefits of the capacity investments while acknowledging timing and supply risks.Positive Updates
Record Rental & Service Revenues
Total rental and service revenues reached a quarterly record of $52.0M, up 4% sequentially and 20% year-over-year; rental revenues grew 27% YoY (including a $4M contribution from the Grassform acquisition).
Negative Updates
Gross Margin Compression
Q1 gross margin was 36.2%, down from 37.7% sequentially (a 1.5 percentage-point decline) and down from 39.0% YoY (a 2.8 percentage-point decline), driven by lower rental fleet utilization early in the quarter and ongoing cross-rental costs.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Rental & Service Revenues
Total rental and service revenues reached a quarterly record of $52.0M, up 4% sequentially and 20% year-over-year; rental revenues grew 27% YoY (including a $4M contribution from the Grassform acquisition).
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Company Guidance
Management raised full‑year 2026 guidance to revenues of $310–$325 million and adjusted EBITDA of $92–$102 million (midpoint implying ~15% revenue growth and ~28% EBITDA growth vs. 2025). They expect total net CapEx of $75–$90 million for 2026, including $30–$35 million of 2026 spend toward a $40–$45 million manufacturing expansion that should boost production capacity ~50% by mid‑2027, plus $35–$45 million targeted for rental fleet expansion to grow the DuraBase fleet by a low‑ to mid‑teens percentage. Near‑term, Q2 rental and service revenues are expected to rise ~20% year‑over‑year, product sales and Q2 gross margin should be roughly in line with prior Q2, SG&A is anticipated near ~$13 million per quarter, and the effective tax rate is expected to remain around the Q1 level (~26%) supported by roughly $40 million of NOLs and tax credits.NPK International Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
68
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 300.69M | 277.04M | 217.49M | 207.65M | 192.99M | 614.78M |
| Gross Profit | 106.08M | 98.75M | 77.13M | 72.55M | 59.99M | 85.23M |
| EBITDA | 82.24M | 73.20M | 59.01M | 55.20M | 43.87M | 32.80M |
| Net Income | 38.80M | 35.95M | -150.26M | 14.52M | -20.83M | -25.53M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 449.73M | 441.76M | 393.68M | 642.34M | 714.88M | 752.89M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 8.35M | 5.14M | 17.76M | 789.00K | 23.18M | 24.09M |
| Total Debt | 19.20M | 36.62M | 18.62M | 72.74M | 133.93M | 137.16M |
| Total Liabilities | 78.35M | 90.60M | 67.19M | 226.97M | 291.85M | 290.50M |
| Stockholders Equity | 371.38M | 351.16M | 326.50M | 415.36M | 423.03M | 462.39M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 28.36M | 26.32M | -5.36M | 70.77M | -53.29M | -24.81M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 86.54M | 72.99M | 38.17M | 100.00M | -25.02M | -3.01M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -91.21M | -65.32M | 8.26M | -5.69M | 46.23M | -17.48M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -13.02M | -20.95M | -66.88M | -81.05M | -24.93M | 21.41M |
NPK International Technical Analysis
Neutral
12.94
Price Trends
14.44
Negative
14.68
Negative
13.89
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.39
Negative
45.55
Neutral
60.62
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NPKI, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 12.94 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 13.85, below the 50-day MA of 14.44, and below the 200-day MA of 13.89, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.39 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 45.55 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 60.62 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for NPKI.
NPK International Risk Analysis
NPK International disclosed 29 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. NPK International reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
NPK International Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | $2.72B | 41.01 | 6.70% | ― | 8.99% | -19.14% | |
68 Neutral | $1.06B | 27.33 | 10.96% | ― | 28.09% | -19.23% | |
64 Neutral | $1.40B | 92.78 | 0.91% | ― | -2.91% | -82.51% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
59 Neutral | $1.13B | 113.40 | 1.95% | ― | 4.09% | -93.54% | |
55 Neutral | $1.24B | 56.38 | 1.91% | 2.93% | 25.36% | -59.73% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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NPK International Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
NPK International Highlights Strong Growth and Capacity Expansion
Positive
Jul 30, 2026
In its July 2026 investor presentation, NPK International reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $301 million from continuing operations and adjusted EBITDA of $85 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 28% in revenue and 35% in adjusted ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
NPK International appoints independent director to expanded board
Positive
Jul 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026, NPK International Inc. expanded its board of directors from seven to eight members and appointed Kristen J. Pederson as the new director, effective the same day. The board determined her to be independent, and she will receive pr...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
NPK International Shareholders Back Board, Pay and Auditor
Positive
May 20, 2026
At its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 20, 2026, NPK International Inc. shareholders elected seven director nominees, including Joseph A. Cutillo and Rose M. Robeson, to serve on the board until the 2027 annual meeting. The voting resul...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
NPK International Highlights Growth in May 2026 Presentation
Positive
May 1, 2026
NPK International Inc. operates as a specialty rental and services company focused on temporary worksite access solutions for power and infrastructure markets. It manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable composite matting products, led by its DUR...
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