National Presto IndustriesNPK -0.70%76 FCF Margin % is 24.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 262% above its 10-year median of 6.85. GuruFocus rates NPK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $121.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, National Presto Industries ranks better than 50.43% on this metric.
* 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, National Presto Industries's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, National Presto Industries's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Presto Industries's FCF Margin % 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.
National Presto Industries (NPK) has a FCF Margin % of 24.78% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. This is 262% above median its historical median of 6.85. According to the industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #172 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is National Presto Industries' FCF Margin % too high?
National Presto Industries' current FCF Margin % of 24.78% is 262% above median its 10-year median of 6.85. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. National Presto Industries' value of 24.78% is 3771.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #172 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Presto Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Presto Industries' FCF Margin % compare to MRLN and EH?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #172 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts National Presto Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. National Presto Industries' value of 24.78% is 3771.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.85 vs. the industry median of 0.64, 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 FCF Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.64, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Presto Industries's current FCF Margin % of 24.78% is 3771.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Presto Industries's current FCF Margin % is 24.78%, which is 262% above median its own 10-year median of 6.85. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $121.65, compared to a current price of $125.99 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 24.78%, which is 262% above median its 10-year median of 6.85 and 3771.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.64. National Presto Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current FCF Margin % is 24.78% 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 $125.99 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $121.65.
GuruFocus considers National Presto Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NPK:
FCF Margin %: 24.78% (262% above median its 10-year median of 6.85)
GF Value™: $121.65 vs. price of $125.99 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3771.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#172 of 347)
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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