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NPK InternationalNPKI -0.97%63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates NPKI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,403 Construction companies, NPK International ranks better than 87.46% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for NPK International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NPKI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.23 Med: 1.41 Max: 4.18
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of NPK International was 4.18. The lowest was -9.23. And the median was 1.41.
NPKI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 87.46% of 1403
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs NPKI: 0.26
NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
NPK International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
NPK International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NPK International's Debt-to-EBITDA 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: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, NPK International's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NPK International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPK International's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
NPK International (NPKI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on NPK International. This is 84% below median its historical median of 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #176 out of 1403 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is NPK International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
NPK International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 1.41. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. NPK International's value of 0.22 is 89.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NPK International ranks #176 out of 1403 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ROCK and ARLO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #176 out of 1403 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places NPK International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. NPK International's value of 0.22 is 89.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 2.15, NPK International has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.15, based on 1,403 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NPK International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 is 89.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on NPK International. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NPK International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 1.41. 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 $10.97, compared to a current price of $14.35 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 89.8% below the Construction industry median of 2.15. NPK International's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NPK International (NPKI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22 as of Mar. 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 $14.35 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.97.
GuruFocus considers NPK International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.22 (84% below median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: $10.97 vs. price of $14.35 (30.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.8% below the Construction median (#176 of 1403)
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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