National Presto Industries's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.88.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.62.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of National Presto Industries was -16.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -6.00% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for National Presto Industries's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
NPK'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.7 Med: 2.5 Max: 47.5
Current: 15.8
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of National Presto Industries was 47.50% per year. The lowest was -29.70% per year. And the median was 2.50% per year.
NPK's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 50.56% of 269
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 15.9
vs NPK: 15.80
National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
National Presto Industries EBIT per Share Related Terms
National Presto Industries EBIT per Share Historical Data
* 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.
EBIT per Share 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 $5.62
* 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 (NPK) has a EBIT per Share of $5.62 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #136 out of 269 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is National Presto Industries' EBIT per Share too high?
National Presto Industries' current EBIT per Share is $5.62. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EBIT per Share is 15.90. National Presto Industries' value of $5.62 is 64.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #136 out of 269 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Presto Industries has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Presto Industries' EBIT per Share compare to EVEX and AVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #136 out of 269 companies for EBIT per Share. This places National Presto Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 15.90. National Presto Industries' value of $5.62 is 64.7% 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 EBIT per Share for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EBIT per Share among Aerospace & Defense companies is 15.90, based on 269 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Presto Industries's current EBIT per Share of $5.62 is 64.7% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EBIT per Share is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Presto Industries's current EBIT per Share is $5.62. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.39, compared to a current price of $123.28 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $5.62 and 64.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 15.90. National Presto Industries' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current EBIT per Share is $5.62 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 $123.28 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $122.39.
GuruFocus considers National Presto Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NPK:
EBIT per Share: $5.62
GF Value™: $122.39 vs. price of $123.28 (0.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#136 of 269)
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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