ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. NPK International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $41.8 Mil.
NPK International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $439.8 Mil. Therefore, NPK International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NPK International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NPKI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.01 Med: -2.14 Max: 9.53
Current: 9.53
During the past 13 years, NPK International's highest ROA % was 9.53%. The lowest was -29.01%. And the median was -2.14%.
NPKI's ROA % is ranked better than 87.15% of 1782
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs NPKI: 9.53
NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
NPK International ROA % Related Terms
NPK International ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NPK International's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NPK International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPK International's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
NPK International (NPKI) has a ROA % of 9.51% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #229 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is NPK International's ROA % too high?
NPK International's current ROA % is 9.51%. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.79. NPK International's value of 9.51% is 240.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NPK International ranks #229 out of 1782 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 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NPK International's ROA % compare to ROCK and ARLO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #229 out of 1782 companies for ROA %. This places NPK International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.79. NPK International's value of 9.51% is 240.9% 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 ROA % for a Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.79, based on 1,782 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NPK International's current ROA % of 9.51% is 240.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NPK International's current ROA % is 9.51%. 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 $15.17 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.51% and 240.9% above the Construction industry median of 2.79. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NPK International (NPKI), the current ROA % is 9.51% 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 $15.17 is trading 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.85.
GuruFocus considers NPK International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKI:
ROA %: 9.51%
GF Value™: $10.85 vs. price of $15.17 (39.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 240.9% above the Construction median (#229 of 1782)
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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