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National Presto Industries Inc(NPK)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NPK
09/28/2026: NPK (3-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 37 days. Simulated Profits (6.20%). Updated daily EoD!
National Presto Industries is a unique, debt-free conglomerate that operates across the consumer housewares and government defense sectors. The company is primarily known for its consistent profitability and strong balance sheet, which provide a foundation for paying irregular but significant annual dividends. Its defense segment serves as a major growth and stability driver, offsetting the mature, highly competitive housewares market. While the company faces risks related to contract concentration and appliance market saturation, its conservative financial management remains a key appeal. It is well-suited for value-oriented and dividend-focused investors, provided they monitor government defense spending levels and the competitiveness of its consumer product portfolio.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company focuses on stability and dividends rather than aggressive, high-growth expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum fits only if government defense spending cycles trigger an upturn in contract awards. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company is often viewed as a value play due to its cash-heavy balance sheet and consistent, albeit irregular, dividends. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company is known for its history of paying out significant annual dividends to shareholders. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Its lack of long-term debt and stable, diversified business lines appeal to conservative investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The stock can be sensitive to government spending announcements and market sentiment regarding dividend payouts. |
| Valuation risk | Low | The company's strong cash position generally provides a floor for its valuation. |
| Competition risk (Defense/Appliance) | Medium / high | Defense faces pressure from major contractors, while appliances face intense global competition. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company's debt-free balance sheet reflects high-quality financial management. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends can be irregular based on capital allocation decisions. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Managing complex defense contracts requires high levels of precision and regulatory compliance. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 34.81% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.04B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 24.5 | 1Y Target Price 18.93 |
Price to earnings Ratio 24.5 | 1Y Target Price 18.93 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 108.7K shares | Beta 0.49 | 52 Weeks Range 90.62 - 158.17 | Updated Date 09/29/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 90.62 - 158.17 | Updated Date 09/29/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.69% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.97 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Products | Ammunition and precision metal parts for the U.S. military. | The largest and most volatile revenue driver, tied directly to government contracts. |
| Housewares | Small kitchen appliances sold through major retailers. | Steady, consumer-driven revenue that provides balance to the defense segment. |
| Safety Products | Fire extinguishers and safety monitors. | A stable, mature category that contributes supplemental revenue. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 24.5 | Forward PE 9.83 | Enterprise Value 1.04B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.92 |
Enterprise Value 1.04B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.92 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.9 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.33 | Shares Outstanding 7.14M | Shares Floating 4.81M |
Shares Outstanding 7.14M | Shares Floating 4.81M | ||
Percent Insiders 26.06 | Percent Institutions 67.22 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About National Presto Industries Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Eau Claire, WI, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-12-30 | Chairman, President & CEO Ms. Maryjo J. Cohen | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 1200 | Website https://www.gopresto.com |
Full time employees 1200 | Website https://www.gopresto.com | ||
National Presto Industries, Inc. provides houseware and small appliance, defense, and safety products in North America. The company's Housewares/Small Appliance segment designs, markets, and distributes housewares and small electrical appliances, including pressure cookers and canners; kitchen electrics, and comfort appliances; heat control line of skillets, griddles, woks, and multipurpose cookers; slow cookers; deep fryers; air fryers; waffle makers; pizza ovens; slicer/shredders; electric heaters; corn poppers; dehydrators; vacuum sealers; microwave bacon cookers; coffee makers and coffee maker accessories; electric knife sharpeners; and timers under the Presto Control Master brand. This segment sells its products directly to retailers, as well as through independent distributors. Its Defense segment manufactures and sells 40mm ammunition, precision mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, medium-caliber cartridge cases, and metal parts; and performs Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) operations on ordnance-related products primarily for the United States Government and prime contractors; and manufactures detonators, booster pellets, release cartridges, lead azide, other military energetic devices and materials, and assemblies. This segment primarily serves the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and DOD prime contractors; and niche market ordnance products, such as training ammunition, fuzes, firing devices, and initiators. The Safety segment provides safety technology products, including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, combo smoke/carbon monoxide alarms with an array of voice messages in English and Spanish, digital displays, and a PFAS-free foam commercial fire extinguisher. National Presto Industries, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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