NPK (National Presto Industries) Inventories, Work In Process: $261.5 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


NPK National Presto Industries Inc NPK
76 GF Score
Price $125.99
GF Value $121.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is National Presto Industries Inventories, Work In Process?

National Presto Industries NPK -0.70% 76 Inventories, Work In Process is $261.5 Mil 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.

Work in process is the part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. National Presto Industries's work in process for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $261.5 Mil.

National Presto Industries Inventories, Work In Process Historical Data

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National Presto Industries Inventories, Work In Process Chart

National Presto Industries Annual Data
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Inventories, Work In Process
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National Presto Industries Quarterly Data
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National Presto Industries Inventories, Work In Process Calculation

That part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. This account contains the cost of the direct material, direct labor, and factory overhead placed into the products on the factory floor. A manufacturer must disclose in its financial statements the cost of its work-in-process as well as the cost of finished goods and materials on hand.

What does a Inventories, Work In Process of $261.5 Mil mean?
National Presto Industries (NPK) has a Inventories, Work In Process of $261.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors.
Is National Presto Industries' Inventories, Work In Process too high?
National Presto Industries' current Inventories, Work In Process is $261.5 Mil. 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' Inventories, Work In Process compare to MRLN and EH?
National Presto Industries' Inventories, Work In Process of $261.5 Mil 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 Inventories, Work In Process for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Inventories, Work In Process depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Inventories, Work In Process 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 Inventories, Work In Process mean?
A high Inventories, Work In Process can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. National Presto Industries's current Inventories, Work In Process is $261.5 Mil. 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 Inventories, Work In Process is $261.5 Mil. 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 Inventories, Work In Process calculated?
Inventories, Work In Process is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current Inventories, Work In Process is $261.5 Mil 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:

  • Inventories, Work In Process: $261.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $121.65 vs. price of $125.99 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 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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