National Presto IndustriesNPK.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, National Presto Industries (NPK.N) trades at a P/E of 24.80x, P/B of 2.59x, P/S of 1.95x, and a dividend yield of 0.68%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 89th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 80th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 97th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 96th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 63rd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 93rd percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 51st percentile within its industry and the 62nd percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 0.68%, ranking at the 6th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 8.2 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. The P/E percentile sits lower within its industry than across the market as a whole — relatively cheaper next to direct peers. Shareholder returns here are driven almost entirely by cash dividends, with minimal contribution from buybacks. National Presto Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: NPK · NPK
Want the full picture on whether National Presto Industries (NPK.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 24.80 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 2.59 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 1.95 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 0.68% |