NPK
National Presto Industries
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NYSE: NPK
- PE Ratio
The current P/E ratio for National Presto Industries stock as of Jul 2, 2026 is 27.44. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.49 and the stock price of $123.21 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 20% from its last 4 quarters average of 22.8.
NPK PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of National Presto Industries for the last ten years is 17.98. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 27.44 is 53% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, NPK's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2026 quarter at 30.53, when the price was $137.06 and the EPS was $4.49. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 10.6 with a price of $67.09 and an EPS of $6.33.
National Presto Industries PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 70.44% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -29.55% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.06 | 36.37% | $106.76 | $4.63 |
| 2024 | 16.91 | 2.36% | $98.42 | $5.82 |
| 2023 | 16.52 | -29.55% | $80.28 | $4.86 |
| 2022 | 23.45 | 3.76% | $68.46 | $2.92 |
| 2021 | 22.6 | 70.44% | $82.03 | $3.63 |
| 2020 | 13.26 | -9.67% | $88.43 | $6.67 |
| 2019 | 14.68 | -28.43% | $88.39 | $6.02 |
| 2018 | 20.51 | 56.33% | $116.92 | $5.7 |
| 2017 | 13.12 | -21.2% | $99.45 | $7.58 |
| 2016 | 16.65 | 17.17% | $106.4 | $6.39 |
| 2015 | 14.21 | -6.45% | $82.86 | $5.83 |
| 2014 | 15.19 | 12.69% | $58.04 | $3.82 |
| 2013 | 13.48 | 10.04% | $80.5 | $5.97 |
| 2012 | 12.25 | -8.65% | $69.1 | $5.64 |
| 2011 | 13.41 | -4.49% | $93.6 | $6.98 |
National Presto Industries PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 30.53 | 32.39% | $137.06 | $4.49 |
| Dec 2025 | 23.06 | 11.4% | $106.76 | $4.63 |
| Sep 2025 | 20.7 | 23.21% | $112.63 | $5.44 |
| Jun 2025 | 16.8 | 13.98% | $97.92 | $5.83 |
| Mar 2025 | 14.74 | -12.83% | $87.85 | $5.96 |
| Dec 2024 | 16.91 | 7.91% | $98.42 | $5.82 |
| Sep 2024 | 15.67 | -3.87% | $74.43 | $4.75 |
| Jun 2024 | 16.3 | -11.89% | $75.13 | $4.61 |
| Mar 2024 | 18.5 | 11.99% | $83.8 | $4.53 |
| Dec 2023 | 16.52 | -24.53% | $80.28 | $4.86 |
| Oct 2023 | 21.89 | 7.04% | $72.46 | $3.31 |
| Jul 2023 | 20.45 | 6.4% | $73.2 | $3.58 |
| Apr 2023 | 19.22 | -18.04% | $72.09 | $3.75 |
| Dec 2022 | 23.45 | 10.3% | $68.46 | $2.92 |
| Oct 2022 | 21.26 | -23.47% | $65.05 | $3.06 |
NPK Price vs fair value
NPK average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
NPK's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 27.44, NPK stands lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. Looking at the Industrials sector average of 29.79, National Presto Industries's price to earnings (P/E) is 8% lower.
NPK PE vs peers
NPK's PE ratio is above its peer stocks KMB and TRS.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TRS Trimas Corp | 1.75 | $1.51B |
| ENR Energizer Holdings Inc | 7.8 | $1.49B |
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 18.01 | $38.08B |
| NPK National Presto Industries Inc | 27.44 | $882.93M |
| RGR Sturm Ruger & Co Inc | N/A | $600.3M |
Frequently asked questions
What is National Presto Industries's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NPK stock is 27.44 as of Jul 2, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for National Presto Industries (NPK)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for NPK stock is 19.24.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for National Presto Industries (NPK)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for NPK stock is 20.57.
What is the highest PE ratio for NPK?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 30.53 and it was in the Mar 2026 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for NPK compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of NPK is 53% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is NPK's PE ratio calculated (National Presto Industries PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Jul 2, 2026), National Presto Industries's share price is $123.21. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $4.49. Therefore, National Presto Industries's price to earnings ratio for today is 27.44. PE RATIO(27.44) = STOCK PRICE($123.21) / TTM EPS($4.49)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.