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NPK

National Presto Industries, Inc.

Industrials · $1.1B market cap

Verdict

Share price

$150.73

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$53.22

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$21.29

buy price

Overpriced

NPK is Overpriced: at $150.73 it trades 183% above its fair value of $53.22. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $21.29, 86% below today's price. Business quality is limited: none of the 5 key numbers clears the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Justified P/B (Financials). It has earned a steady return on its equity for years, and its tangible assets are worth 35% of its share price. For a business like that, book value and the return on it are a sturdier guide than an earnings forecast.

Business quality

0 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth-1.3% a year✗
Equity per share growth0.9% a year✗
Sales growth-1.4% a year✗
Free cash flow growth-1.7% a year✗
Return on invested capital8.4%✗

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About National Presto Industries, Inc.

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK), a company established in 1905 and headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, primarily serves the North American market through its diverse operations. The company is structured into three main divisions: Housewares/Small Appliances, Defense, and Safety. The Housewares/Small Appliance segment is dedicated to the design, marketing, and distribution of a wide array of kitchenware…

Aerospace & Defense

Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works