NPK InternationalNPKI +0.58%60 Pretax Margin % is 18.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1115% above its 10-year median of 1.53. 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 1,763 Construction companies, NPK International ranks better than 85.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for NPK International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NPKI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.79 Med: 1.53 Max: 17.2
Current: 16.61
NPKI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.93% of 1763
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs NPKI: 16.61
NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
NPK International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
NPK International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NPK International's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, NPK International's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NPK International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPK International's Pretax 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.
NPK International (NPKI) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.59% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. This is 1115% above median its historical median of 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #248 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is NPK International's Pretax Margin % too high?
NPK International's current Pretax Margin % of 18.59% is 1115% above median its 10-year median of 1.53. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. NPK International's value of 18.59% is 234.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NPK International ranks #248 out of 1763 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 Pretax Margin % compare to ROCK and ARLO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #248 out of 1763 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places NPK International in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. NPK International's value of 18.59% is 234.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 5.56, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.56, based on 1,763 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NPK International's current Pretax Margin % of 18.59% is 234.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NPK International's current Pretax Margin % is 18.59%, which is 1115% above median its own 10-year median of 1.53. 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 $15.61 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.59%, which is 1115% above median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 234.4% above the Construction industry median of 5.56. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NPK International (NPKI), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.59% 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 $15.61 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.85.
GuruFocus considers NPK International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKI:
Pretax Margin %: 18.59% (1115% above median its 10-year median of 1.53)
GF Value™: $10.85 vs. price of $15.61 (43.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 234.4% above the Construction median (#248 of 1763)
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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