NPK (National Presto Industries) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.42 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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NPK National Presto Industries Inc NPK
76 GF Score
Price $152.62
GF Value $127.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is National Presto Industries Shares Buyback Ratio %?

National Presto Industries NPK -0.53% 76 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.42 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates NPK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $127.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. National Presto Industries's current shares buyback ratio was -0.42%.

National Presto Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

National Presto Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Presto Industries's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

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* 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.

National Presto Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

National Presto Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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National Presto Industries Quarterly Data
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National Presto Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

National Presto Industries's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(7.106 - 7.124) / 7.106
=-0.25%

National Presto Industries's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(7.133 - 7.133) / 7.133
=0.00%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.42 mean?
National Presto Industries (NPK) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.42 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors.
Is National Presto Industries' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
National Presto Industries' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.42. Overall, National Presto Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Presto Industries' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to AVEX and EVEX?
National Presto Industries' Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.42 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. National Presto Industries's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.42. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $127.73, compared to a current price of $152.62 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.42. National Presto Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.42 as of Aug. 30, 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 $152.62 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $127.73. GuruFocus considers National Presto Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NPK:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.42
  • GF Value™: $127.73 vs. price of $152.62 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

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