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NPK InternationalNPKI -0.07%63 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates NPKI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Construction companies, NPK International ranks worse than 98522.07% on this metric.
NPK International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for NPK International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NPKI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 3.43 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
NPK International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NPKI vs ROCK, ARLO, APOG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, NPK International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NPK International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPK International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
NPK International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
NPK International (NPKI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #999999 out of 1015 companies in the Construction industry.
Is NPK International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
NPK International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, NPK International ranks #999999 out of 1015 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ROCK and ARLO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NPK International ranks #999999 out of 1015 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places NPK International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.43, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on NPK International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NPK International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 $10.93, compared to a current price of $14.50 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. NPK International's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NPK International (NPKI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 $14.50 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.93.
GuruFocus considers NPK International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $10.93 vs. price of $14.50 (32.7% above fair value)
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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