NPK InternationalNPKI +0.07%63 Buyback Yield % is 1.21 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates NPKI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Construction companies, NPK International ranks better than 77.23% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for NPK International's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NPKI vs ROCK, ARLO, APOG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, NPK International's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
NPK International Buyback Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NPK International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPK International's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NPK International (NPKI) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.21 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, NPK International's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 20.78. According to the industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #120 out of 527 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is NPK International's Buyback Yield % too high?
NPK International's current Buyback Yield % of 1.21 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 20.78. Based on the distribution chart, NPK International ranks #120 out of 527 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NPK International has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NPK International's Buyback Yield % compare to ROCK and ARLO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #120 out of 527 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places NPK International in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, NPK International's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 20.78 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Construction company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Construction industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. NPK International's current Buyback Yield % is 1.21, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NPK International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NPK International (NPKI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.88, compared to a current price of $14.31 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.21, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.99. NPK International's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NPK International (NPKI), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.21 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is NPK International (NPKI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NPK International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.31 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.88.
GuruFocus considers NPK International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKI:
Buyback Yield %: 1.21 (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: $10.88 vs. price of $14.31 (31.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPKI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NPK International Inc is a temporary worksite access solutions company that manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable composite matting products, along with a full suite of services, including planning, logistics, and site restoration. The company generates majority of revenue from the rental of recyclable composite matting systems, along with related site construction and services to customers in various markets including power transmission, oil and natural gas exploration and production, pipeline, renewable energy, petrochemical, construction and other industries within the United States and United Kingdom. It generates maximum revenue from United States.
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