National Presto IndustriesNPK -0.76%77 PEG Ratio is 22.33 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 245% above its 10-year median of 6.47. GuruFocus rates NPK with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 124 Aerospace & Defense companies, National Presto Industries ranks worse than 94.35% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Presto Industries's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NPK'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 6.47 Max: 683
Current: 22.33
During the past 13 years, National Presto Industries's highest PEG Ratio was 683.00. The lowest was 4.00. And the median was 6.47.
NPK's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 94.35% of 124
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.525
vs NPK: 22.33
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
National Presto Industries PEG Ratio Related Terms
National Presto Industries PEG 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, National Presto Industries's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, National Presto Industries's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Presto Industries's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
National Presto Industries (NPK) has a PEG Ratio of 22.33 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. This is 245% above median its historical median of 6.47. Over the past decade, National Presto Industries' PEG Ratio has ranged from 4.00 to 683.00. According to the industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #117 out of 124 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is National Presto Industries' PEG Ratio too high?
National Presto Industries' current PEG Ratio of 22.33 is 245% above median its 10-year median of 6.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 683.00. The Aerospace & Defense industry median PEG Ratio is 2.53. National Presto Industries' value of 22.33 is 784.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #117 out of 124 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' PEG Ratio compare to EVEX and AVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #117 out of 124 companies for PEG Ratio. This places National Presto Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.53. National Presto Industries' value of 22.33 is 784.4% above this benchmark. Historically, National Presto Industries' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 4.00 to 683.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.47 vs. the industry median of 2.53, 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 PEG Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median PEG Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.53, based on 124 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Presto Industries's current PEG Ratio of 22.33 is 784.4% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Presto Industries's current PEG Ratio is 22.33, which is 245% above median its own 10-year median of 6.47. 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 $122.39, compared to a current price of $123.28 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 22.33, which is 245% above median its 10-year median of 6.47 and 784.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.53. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current PEG Ratio is 22.33 as of Jul. 09, 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 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $122.39.
GuruFocus considers National Presto Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NPK:
PEG Ratio: 22.33 (245% above median its 10-year median of 6.47)
GF Value™: $122.39 vs. price of $123.28 (0.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 784.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#117 of 124)
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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