National Presto IndustriesNPK -0.70%76 Dividend Yield % is 0.79% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 1.11. 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 170 Aerospace & Defense companies, National Presto Industries ranks worse than 53.53% on this metric.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Presto Industries was 38.90% per year. The lowest was -22.80% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
* 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.
NPK vs MRLN, EH, SWBI: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, National Presto Industries's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, National Presto Industries's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Presto Industries's Dividend Yield % falls into.
National Presto Industries Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
National Presto Industries Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 1.000000
2026-03-09
2026-03-09
2026-03-20
Cash Dividend
annually
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* 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.
National Presto Industries (NPK) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.79% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, National Presto Industries' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.70 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #91 out of 170 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is National Presto Industries' Dividend Yield % too high?
National Presto Industries' current Dividend Yield % of 0.79% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 1.61. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Yield % is 0.87. National Presto Industries' value of 0.79% is 8.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #91 out of 170 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below 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' Dividend Yield % compare to MRLN and EH?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, National Presto Industries ranks #91 out of 170 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places National Presto Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 0.87. National Presto Industries' value of 0.79% is 8.7% below this benchmark. Historically, National Presto Industries' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.70 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 0.87, National Presto Industries has consistently been below 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 Dividend Yield % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.87, based on 170 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Presto Industries's current Dividend Yield % of 0.79% is 8.7% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on National Presto Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Presto Industries's current Dividend Yield % is 0.79%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 1.11. 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 Dividend Yield % is 0.79%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 8.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.87. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Presto Industries (NPK), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.79% as of Jun. 24, 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:
Dividend Yield %: 0.79% (29% below median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: $121.65 vs. price of $125.99 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#91 of 170)
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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