National Presto IndustriesNPK -0.76%77 PS Ratio is 1.70 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.82. 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 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, National Presto Industries ranks better than 75.07% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, National Presto Industries's share price is $123.28.
National Presto Industries's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $72.51. Hence, National Presto Industries's PS Ratio for today is 1.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Presto Industries's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NPK'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.31 Med: 1.82 Max: 2.84
Current: 1.67
During the past 13 years, National Presto Industries's highest PS Ratio was 2.84. The lowest was 1.31. And the median was 1.82.
NPK's PS Ratio is ranked better than 75.07% of 345
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.67
vs NPK: 1.67
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of National Presto Industries was 24.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, National Presto Industries's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 38.30% per year. The lowest was -9.30% per year. And the median was 1.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
National Presto Industries PS Ratio Related Terms
National Presto Industries PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, National Presto Industries's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Presto Industries's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
National Presto Industries's Share Price of today is $123.28. National Presto Industries's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $72.51.
* 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:
National Presto Industries (NPK) has a PS Ratio of 1.70 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, National Presto Industries' PS Ratio has ranged from 1.31 to 2.84. According to the industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #86 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is National Presto Industries' PS Ratio too high?
National Presto Industries' current PS Ratio of 1.70 is near median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.31 to a high of 2.84. The Aerospace & Defense industry median PS Ratio is 3.67. National Presto Industries' value of 1.70 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #86 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' PS Ratio compare to EVEX and AVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #86 out of 345 companies for PS Ratio. This places National Presto Industries in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 3.67. National Presto Industries' value of 1.70 is 53.7% below this benchmark. Historically, National Presto Industries' own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.31 to 2.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 3.67, National Presto Industries has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.67, based on 345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Presto Industries's current PS Ratio of 1.70 is 53.7% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median PS Ratio is 3.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Presto Industries's current PS Ratio is 1.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.82. 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 PS Ratio is 1.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 53.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.67. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current PS Ratio is 1.70 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 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $122.34.
GuruFocus considers National Presto Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NPK:
PS Ratio: 1.70 (near median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: $122.34 vs. price of $123.28 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#86 of 345)
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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