National Presto IndustriesNPK -0.70%76 ROE % is 6.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 11.18. 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. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, National Presto Industries ranks better than 56.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Presto Industries's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
NPK'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.87 Med: 11.18 Max: 14.78
Current: 8.39
During the past 13 years, National Presto Industries's highest ROE % was 14.78%. The lowest was 5.87%. And the median was 11.18%.
NPK's ROE % is ranked better than 56.77% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 5.91
vs NPK: 8.39
National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, National Presto Industries's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Presto Industries's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
National Presto Industries (NPK) has a ROE % of 6.71% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 11.18. Over the past decade, National Presto Industries' ROE % has ranged from 5.87 to 14.78. According to the industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #150 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is National Presto Industries' ROE % too high?
National Presto Industries' current ROE % of 6.71% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 11.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.87 to a high of 14.78. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROE % is 5.91. National Presto Industries' value of 6.71% is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #150 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' ROE % compare to MRLN and EH?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #150 out of 347 companies for ROE %. This puts National Presto Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.91. National Presto Industries' value of 6.71% is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, National Presto Industries' own ROE % has ranged from 5.87 to 14.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.18 vs. the industry median of 5.91, National Presto Industries 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 ROE % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.91, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Presto Industries's current ROE % of 6.71% is 13.5% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROE % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Presto Industries's current ROE % is 6.71%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 11.18. 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 ROE % is 6.71%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 11.18 and 13.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.91. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current ROE % is 6.71% 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:
ROE %: 6.71% (40% below median its 10-year median of 11.18)
GF Value™: $121.65 vs. price of $125.99 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#150 of 347)
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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