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National Presto Industries, Inc.

NPK

National Presto Industries, Inc. NYSE
$93.85 0.13% (+0.12)

Market Cap $670.98 M
52w High $120.49
52w Low $77.63
Dividend Yield 1.00%
P/E 17.25
Volume 30.51K
Outstanding Shares 7.15M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $115.463M $9.6M $5.317M 4.605% $0.74 $6.86M
Q2-2025 $120.449M $12.45M $5.152M 4.277% $0.72 $10.037M
Q1-2025 $103.639M $9.041M $7.61M 7.343% $1.07 $10.29M
Q4-2024 $134.692M $9.439M $20.732M 15.392% $-2.91 $24.521M
Q3-2024 $91.823M $8M $8.083M 8.803% $1.13 $10.416M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $4.59M $503.829M $124.057M $379.772M
Q2-2025 $4.755M $471.858M $97.793M $374.065M
Q1-2025 $5.514M $455.299M $86.714M $368.585M
Q4-2024 $22.673M $453.397M $85.77M $367.627M
Q3-2024 $33.217M $428.902M $82.326M $346.576M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q2-2025 $5.152M $-10.918M $-979K $12.636M $739K $-13.384M
Q1-2025 $7.61M $12.46M $-22.083M $-7.022M $-16.645M $-10.523M
Q4-2024 $20.732M $-7.633M $8.984M $-17K $1.334M $-11.291M
Q3-2024 $8.083M $-17.465M $1.223M $0 $-16.242M $-20.29M
Q2-2024 $6.077M $-33.883M $2.89M $18K $-30.975M $-34.542M

Revenue by Products

Product Q4-2024Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025
Defense
Defense
$0 $1.24Bn $1.37Bn $1.42Bn
Housewares Small Appliances
Housewares Small Appliances
$0 $20.00M $20.00M $20.00M
Safety
Safety
$0 $0 $0 $0

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue has inched up over the past few years, and profitability has recovered after a weaker patch in 2022. Margins look healthy for an industrial business, though earnings can swing from year to year, reflecting the project‑driven nature of defense work and changes in consumer demand for housewares. Overall, the income statement shows a business that is profitable, with recent momentum moving in the right direction, but not immune to cycles and contract timing.


Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet is a clear strength. Assets and shareholder equity have been stable to slightly higher over time, and the company uses very little debt, keeping financial risk low. Cash holdings have come down recently but remain supported by a solid asset base. In simple terms, the company looks conservatively financed, with a cushion to handle bumps in demand or delays in defense orders.


Cash Flow

Cash Flow Cash generation has been a bit uneven. In most recent years, the business produced positive cash from operations and did not need to spend heavily on equipment. The latest year, however, shows a swing to negative operating and free cash flow, likely tied to working capital needs or timing of defense contracts rather than big new investments. This is something to watch: the pattern suggests a fundamentally cash‑generative business that can still face occasional cash flow strain when large contracts ramp up.


Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge National Presto benefits from a three‑legged business model: long‑standing branded housewares, specialized defense manufacturing, and differentiated safety products. In housewares, the Presto name carries decades of brand recognition and customer trust. In defense, deep relationships with the U.S. government and expertise in niche ammunition products create meaningful barriers for new entrants. In safety, patented products and proprietary technologies give it a unique story. Together, this diversification and specialization form a solid competitive moat, though the company still depends heavily on continued government contracts and ongoing product relevance.


Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation is visible across all segments. In the kitchen, the company continues to refresh its lineup and is putting focused effort into smart, connected appliances. In defense, advanced, highly automated production and strict quality controls provide a technological edge and support its reputation for reliability. In safety, the self‑service fire extinguisher and predictive monitoring systems are genuinely different from traditional offerings. Overall, the company appears willing to invest in new ideas, but on a disciplined, targeted scale rather than through aggressive, high‑risk research spending.


Summary

National Presto combines an old‑line, conservative financial profile with pockets of real innovation. Earnings and cash flow can be lumpy, especially around defense work, but profitability and the balance sheet look solid. The diversified mix of housewares, defense, and safety helps spread risk and creates multiple growth paths, with defense currently the strongest engine and safety offering long‑term optionality. The main things to monitor are cash flow swings, the durability of government contracts, and the company’s ability to keep its product lineup fresh in both consumer and safety markets.