NPK (National Presto Industries) ROCE %: 6.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is National Presto Industries ROCE %?

National Presto Industries NPK -0.70% 76 ROCE % is 6.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NPK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $121.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. National Presto Industries's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.24%.

National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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National Presto Industries ROCE % Historical Data

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National Presto Industries ROCE % Calculation

National Presto Industries's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	42.942	/	( ( (453.397 - 74.436)	+	(500.729 - 94.951) )	/ 2 )
	=	42.942	/	( (378.961	+	405.778)	/ 2 )
	=	42.942	/	392.3695
	=	10.94 %

National Presto Industries's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	25.3	/	( ( (500.729 - 94.951)	+	(469.312 - 63.626) )	/ 2 )
	=	25.3	/	( ( 405.778	+	405.686 )	/ 2 )
	=	25.3	/	405.732
	=	6.24 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 6.24% mean?

National Presto Industries (NPK) has a ROCE % of 6.24% as of Mar. 2026.

Is National Presto Industries' ROCE % too high?

National Presto Industries' current ROCE % is 6.24%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROCE % is 6.29. National Presto Industries' value of 6.24% is 0.8% below this industry median. Overall, National Presto Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does National Presto Industries' ROCE % compare to MRLN and EH?

National Presto Industries' ROCE % of 6.24% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.29. National Presto Industries' value of 6.24% is 0.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for an Aerospace & Defense company?

The median ROCE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.29, based on 350 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Presto Industries's current ROCE % of 6.24% is 0.8% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROCE % is 6.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Presto Industries's current ROCE % is 6.24%. 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 $121.65, compared to a current price of $125.99 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.24% and 0.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.29. National Presto Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current ROCE % is 6.24% 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 National Presto Industries (NPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Presto Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $125.99 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $121.65. GuruFocus considers National Presto Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NPK:

ROCE %: 6.24%
GF Value™: $121.65 vs. price of $125.99 (3.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 0.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median

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National Presto Industries Business Description

Industry Industrials Aerospace & Defense

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Address 3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI, USA, 54703-3703

Website https://www.gopresto.com

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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