National Presto IndustriesNPK -0.76%77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 688% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates NPK with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, National Presto Industries ranks better than 74.03% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. National Presto Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Presto Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NPK'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of National Presto Industries was 0.28. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.17.
NPK's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 74.03% of 154
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs NPK: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of National Presto Industries was 1.61%. The lowest was 0.70%. And the median was 1.11%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Presto Industries was 38.90% per year. The lowest was -22.80% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
National Presto Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
National Presto Industries Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
National Presto Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
NPK vs EVEX, AVEX, PKE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, National Presto Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, National Presto Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Presto Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
National Presto Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
National Presto Industries's Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.34 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. This is 688% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, National Presto Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #40 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is National Presto Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
National Presto Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.34 is 688% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.28. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. National Presto Industries' value of 1.34 is 306.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #40 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EVEX and AVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #40 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts National Presto Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. National Presto Industries' value of 1.34 is 306.1% above this benchmark. Historically, National Presto Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.33, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Presto Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.34 is 306.1% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Presto Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.34, which is 688% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 $122.34, compared to a current price of $123.28 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.34, which is 688% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 306.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.34 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 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $122.34.
GuruFocus considers National Presto Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NPK:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.34 (688% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: $122.34 vs. price of $123.28 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 306.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#40 of 154)
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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