NPK InternationalNPKI +4.17%63 PB Ratio is 3.61 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 187% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates NPKI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, NPK International ranks worse than 80.84% on this metric.
NPK International Inc stock PB Ratio (=3.46) is close to 10-year high of 3.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for NPK International's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NPKI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 1.26 Max: 3.73
Current: 3.61
During the past 13 years, NPK International's highest PB Ratio was 3.73. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.26.
NPKI's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 80.84% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs NPKI: 3.61
During the past 12 months, NPK International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of NPK International was 121.90% per year. The lowest was -14.00% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
NPK International PB Ratio Related Terms
NPK International PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NPK International's PB Ratio 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.
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, NPK International's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
NPK International PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NPK International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPK International's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
NPK International (NPKI) has a PB Ratio of 3.61 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. This is 187% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, NPK International's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #1392 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 80.8%.
Is NPK International's PB Ratio too high?
NPK International's current PB Ratio of 3.61 is 187% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 3.73. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. NPK International's value of 3.61 is 173.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NPK International ranks #1392 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NPK International has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NPK International's PB Ratio compare to ROCK and ARLO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #1392 out of 1722 companies for PB Ratio. This places NPK International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. NPK International's value of 3.61 is 173.5% above this benchmark. Historically, NPK International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 3.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.32, 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 PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.32, based on 1,722 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NPK International's current PB Ratio of 3.61 is 173.5% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NPK International's current PB Ratio is 3.61, which is 187% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. 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 $15.38 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.61, which is 187% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 173.5% above the Construction industry median of 1.32. NPK International's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NPK International (NPKI), the current PB Ratio is 3.61 as of Jun. 25, 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 $15.38 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.85.
GuruFocus considers NPK International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKI:
PB Ratio: 3.61 (187% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: $10.85 vs. price of $15.38 (41.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.5% above the Construction median (#1392 of 1722)
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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