NPK National Presto Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for National Presto Industries stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 19.67. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.75 and the stock price of $93.45 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 17% from its last 4 quarters average of 16.7.
NPK PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of National Presto Industries for the last ten years is 17.13. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 19.67 is 15% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, NPK's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Apr 2022 quarter at 28.33, when the price was $78.2 and the EPS was $2.76. 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.52 | -29.55% |
| 2022 | 23.45 | 3.76% |
| 2021 | 22.6 | 70.44% |
| 2020 | 13.26 | -9.67% |
| 2019 | 14.68 | -28.43% |
| 2018 | 20.51 | 56.33% |
| 2017 | 13.12 | -21.2% |
| 2016 | 16.65 | 17.17% |
| 2015 | 14.21 | -6.45% |
| 2014 | 15.19 | 12.69% |
NPK average PE ratio chart
NPK's current PE ratio is higher than the 5 and 10-year averages, but it is under its 3-year average.
NPK PE vs peers
NPK's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks ENR and TRS, but it is above KMB's. National Presto Industries's current PE ratio of 19.67 is less than the average of its peers, which is 35.31.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 16.97 | $43.79B |
| NPK National Presto Industries Inc | 19.67 | $663.53M |
| RGR Sturm Ruger & Co Inc | 19.85 | $586.5M |
| TRS Trimas Corp | 37.72 | $994.82M |
| ENR Energizer Holdings Inc | 66.68 | $2.54B |
Frequently asked questions
What is National Presto Industries's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NPK stock is 19.67 as of Dec 20, 2024.
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 21.0.
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 18.16.
What is the highest PE ratio for NPK?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 28.33 and it was in the Apr 2022 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for NPK compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of NPK is 15% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), National Presto Industries's share price is $93.45. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.75. Therefore, National Presto Industries's price to earnings ratio for today is 19.67. PE RATIO(19.67) = STOCK PRICE($93.45) / TTM EPS($4.75)
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