NPK InternationalNPKI -0.32%60 Gross Margin % is 36.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 18.84. GuruFocus rates NPKI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, NPK International ranks better than 77.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for NPK International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NPKI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.93 Med: 18.84 Max: 36.37
Current: 35.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NPK International was 36.37%. The lowest was 3.93%. And the median was 18.84%.
NPKI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.03% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs NPKI: 35.74
NPK International had a gross margin of 36.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NPK International was 49.40% per year.
NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
NPK International had a gross margin of 36.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
NPK International Gross Margin % Related Terms
NPK International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NPK International's Gross Margin % 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, LMB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, NPK International's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
NPK International Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NPK International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPK International's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
NPK International (NPKI) has a Gross Margin % of 36.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 18.84. Over the past decade, NPK International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.93 to 36.37. According to the industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #396 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is NPK International's Gross Margin % too high?
NPK International's current Gross Margin % of 36.21% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 18.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.93 to a high of 36.37. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. NPK International's value of 36.21% is 74.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NPK International ranks #396 out of 1724 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 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NPK International's Gross Margin % compare to ROCK and ARLO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #396 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NPK International in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. NPK International's value of 36.21% is 74.9% above this benchmark. Historically, NPK International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.93 to 36.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.84 vs. the industry median of 20.71, NPK International 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 Gross Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NPK International's current Gross Margin % of 36.21% is 74.9% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NPK International's current Gross Margin % is 36.21%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 18.84. 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 $10.85, compared to a current price of $15.47 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.21%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 18.84 and 74.9% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. NPK International's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NPK International (NPKI), the current Gross Margin % is 36.21% 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 $15.47 is trading 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.85.
GuruFocus considers NPK International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKI:
Gross Margin %: 36.21% (92% above median its 10-year median of 18.84)
GF Value™: $10.85 vs. price of $15.47 (42.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% above the Construction median (#396 of 1724)
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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