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National Presto IndustriesNPK +1.49%78 Equity-to-Asset is 0.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates NPK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Aerospace & Defense companies, National Presto Industries ranks better than 91.14% on this metric.
National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
National Presto Industries Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
National Presto Industries Equity-to-Asset 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.
NPK vs AVEX, EVEX, PKE: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, National Presto Industries's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, National Presto Industries's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Presto Industries's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
National Presto Industries Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
National Presto Industries's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.84 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, National Presto Industries' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.75 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #32 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is National Presto Industries' Equity-to-Asset too high?
National Presto Industries' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.84 is near median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 0.90. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. National Presto Industries' value of 0.84 is 64.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #32 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Equity-to-Asset compare to AVEX and EVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #32 out of 361 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places National Presto Industries in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. National Presto Industries' value of 0.84 is 64.7% above this benchmark. Historically, National Presto Industries' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.75 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 0.51, National Presto Industries has consistently been above 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.51, based on 361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Presto Industries's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.84 is 64.7% above 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Presto Industries's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.85. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 64.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.51. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.84 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.84 (near median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: $124.24 vs. price of $139.86 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#32 of 361)
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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