NPK InternationalNPKI +0.07%63 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NPKI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, NPK International ranks better than 68.96% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. NPK International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $41.8 Mil. NPK International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $259.1 Mil. Therefore, NPK International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NPK International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NPKI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.12 Med: -4.12 Max: 14.91
Current: 14.73
During the past 13 years, NPK International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.91%. The lowest was -48.12%. And the median was -4.12%.
NPKI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 68.96% of 1704
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.245
vs NPKI: 14.73
NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
NPK International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
NPK International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NPK International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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, APOG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, NPK International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NPK International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPK International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 16.15% mean?
NPK International (NPKI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 16.15% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #529 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is NPK International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
NPK International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.15%. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.25. NPK International's value of 16.15% is 95.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NPK International ranks #529 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ROCK and ARLO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #529 out of 1704 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts NPK International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.25. NPK International's value of 16.15% is 95.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.25, based on 1,704 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NPK International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 16.15% is 95.9% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NPK International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.15%. 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 $10.88, compared to a current price of $14.31 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.15% and 95.9% above the Construction industry median of 8.25. NPK International's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NPK International (NPKI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.15% 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 $14.31 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.88.
GuruFocus considers NPK International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKI:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 16.15%
GF Value™: $10.88 vs. price of $14.31 (31.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.9% above the Construction median (#529 of 1704)
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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