National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks National Presto Industries Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
National Presto Industries Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.05B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 5 Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NPK is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
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National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.05B | 2/5 |
| P/E Ratio | 24.47x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 2.65x | 3/5 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% | – |
| Book Value/Share | $55.37 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $76.33 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.70 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | NPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 16.6% | 1/5 |
| ROA | 13.1% | 1/5 |
| ROIC | 12.4% | 1/5 |
| Gross Margin | 16.4% | 5/5 |
| Operating Margin | 8.4% | 1/5 |
| Net Margin | 10.5% | 1/5 |
| EBT Margin | 8.7% | 1/5 |
| Tax Rate | 21.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | NPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.22x | 2/5 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.97x | 5/5 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.27x | 3/5 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.27x | 3/5 |
| Interest Coverage | 441.2x | 2/5 |
| Working Capital | $325M | 2/5 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $33M | 4/5 |
| Free Cash Flow | $26M | 4/5 |
| Capital Spending | -$7M | 2/5 |
| FCF/Sales | 4.8% | 3/5 |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.3% | 5/5 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | NPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.09x | 2/5 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.4x | 4/5 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 8.4x | 3/5 |
| Days Inventory | 262 days | 2/5 |
| Payables Period | 34 days | 3/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | NPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $544M | 4/5 |
| Operating Income | $52M | 1/5 |
| Net Income | $65M | 2/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $37M | 4/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $455M | 3/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | NPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $5.01 | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 7M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $402M | 80.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $16M | 3.2% of assets |
| Inventory | $327M | 65.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $106M | 21.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $34M | 6.8% of assets |
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National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as National Presto Industries Inc (Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles)): 5 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) stock forecast FAQ
What is the National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks National Presto Industries Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are National Presto Industries Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NPK is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are National Presto Industries Inc forecasts updated?
National Presto Industries Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are National Presto Industries Inc's industry peers?
5 issuers in our coverage, NPK included, share the SEC industry code Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles). The largest are: Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON), Sturm Ruger & Co Inc (RGR), Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI), Wrap Technologies, Inc. (WRAP).
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