National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) — Stock Score Summary

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 60/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. National Presto operates in defense (ammunition) and housewares. The defense segment is experiencing strong tailwinds due to global ammunition shortages and geopolitical friction, but the housewares segment is a low-growth drag on the business.

National Presto Industries, Inc. is a diversified manufacturing company with three primary segments: defense, housewares/small appliances, and safety products. Its defense segment holds a significant market position as a supplier of ordnance to the U.S. government, while its housewares segment benefits from established consumer brands and a wide distribution network.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$131.02
Market Cap$946M
P/E (TTM)29.18
P/E (Forward)150.62
Price/Book2.36
Return on Equity8.4%
Return on Invested Capital10.6%
Debt/Equity2.35
Gross Margin15.4%
Operating Margin5.3%
Revenue Growth14.5%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$-12M

National Presto Industries, Inc. operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Presto Industries, Inc.’s (NPK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) is 60/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (31), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does National Presto Industries, Inc. have an economic moat?
National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is National Presto Industries, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 60/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is National Presto Industries, Inc. in?
National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).
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