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During the past 12 months, National Presto Industries's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -22.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, National Presto Industries's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 42.60% per year. The lowest was -24.20% per year. And the median was 2.50% per year.
National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
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National Presto Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
National Presto Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Presto Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
National Presto Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
NPK vs AVEX, EVEX, PKE: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, National Presto Industries's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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.
National Presto Industries PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, National Presto Industries's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Presto Industries's PE Ratio falls into.
National Presto Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
National Presto Industries's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.49
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.49 mean?
National Presto Industries (NPK) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.49 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #140 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is National Presto Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
National Presto Industries' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.49. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.85. National Presto Industries' value of $4.49 is 71.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #140 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Presto Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Presto Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AVEX and EVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #140 out of 256 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places National Presto Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.85. National Presto Industries' value of $4.49 is 71.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Aerospace & Defense companies is 15.85, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Presto Industries's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.49 is 71.7% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Presto Industries's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Presto Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Presto Industries (NPK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $124.24, compared to a current price of $139.86 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.49 and 71.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 15.85. National Presto Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.49 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 National Presto Industries (NPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Presto Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $139.86 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $124.24.
GuruFocus considers National Presto Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPK:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $4.49
GF Value™: $124.24 vs. price of $139.86 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#140 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Presto Industries Inc has an electric product portfolio consisting of household appliances, ammunition, and diapers. The company operates in three segments, namely Defense, Housewares/Small Appliance, and Safety. The defense segment, which is engaged in manufacturing 40mm ammunition, precision mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, and medium caliber cartridge cases, performs Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) operations on ordnance-related products for the U.S. Government and prime contractor. While the Housewares/Small Appliance segment designs, markets, and distributes housewares and small electrical appliances, the safety segment provides safety technology empowering organizations and individuals to protect what is more important.
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