National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) has net assets worth $395.13 Million USD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($504.66 Million) and total liabilities ($109.52 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check National Presto Industries Inc tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $395.13 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 78.3% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.22% |
| 5-Year Change | 10.49% |
| 10-Year Change | 12.82% |
| Growth Volatility | 4.63 |
National Presto Industries Inc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how National Presto Industries Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See National Presto Industries Inc defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for National Presto Industries Inc (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of National Presto Industries Inc from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see NPK market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $395.13 Million | +7.48% |
| 2024-12-31 | $367.63 Million | +3.19% |
| 2023-12-31 | $356.26 Million | +2.36% |
| 2022-12-31 | $348.05 Million | -2.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | $357.62 Million | -4.47% |
| 2020-12-31 | $374.35 Million | +1.74% |
| 2019-12-31 | $367.96 Million | +0.50% |
| 2018-12-31 | $366.12 Million | -0.07% |
| 2017-12-31 | $366.38 Million | +4.61% |
| 2016-12-31 | $350.24 Million | +3.24% |
| 2015-12-31 | $339.25 Million | +4.24% |
| 2014-12-31 | $325.44 Million | -2.14% |
| 2013-12-31 | $332.55 Million | +14.45% |
| 2012-12-31 | $290.57 Million | -13.60% |
| 2011-12-31 | $336.29 Million | -2.22% |
| 2010-12-31 | $343.94 Million | +2.40% |
| 2009-12-31 | $335.87 Million | +8.13% |
| 2008-12-31 | $310.61 Million | +5.43% |
| 2007-12-31 | $294.61 Million | +5.09% |
| 2006-12-31 | $280.34 Million | +6.58% |
| 2005-12-31 | $263.05 Million | +2.96% |
| 2004-12-31 | $255.47 Million | +3.74% |
| 2003-12-31 | $246.27 Million | +3.36% |
| 2002-12-31 | $238.26 Million | +0.70% |
| 2001-12-31 | $236.60 Million | -3.49% |
| 2000-12-31 | $245.16 Million | -3.97% |
| 1999-12-31 | $255.30 Million | +0.35% |
| 1998-12-31 | $254.40 Million | +2.09% |
| 1997-12-31 | $249.20 Million | +0.97% |
| 1996-12-31 | $246.80 Million | +0.04% |
| 1995-12-31 | $246.70 Million | +1.56% |
| 1994-12-31 | $242.90 Million | +3.23% |
| 1993-12-31 | $235.30 Million | +8.63% |
| 1992-12-31 | $216.60 Million | -0.82% |
| 1991-12-31 | $218.40 Million | +8.39% |
| 1990-12-31 | $201.50 Million | -0.64% |
| 1989-12-31 | $202.80 Million | +6.46% |
| 1988-12-31 | $190.50 Million | +5.95% |
| 1987-12-31 | $179.80 Million | +4.23% |
| 1986-12-31 | $172.50 Million | +5.25% |
| 1985-12-31 | $163.90 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to National Presto Industries Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 140.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $379.60 Million | 96.07% |
| Common Stock | $7.44 Million | 1.88% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $6.00K | 0.00% |
| Other Components | $8.09 Million | 2.05% |
| Total Equity | $395.13 Million | 100.00% |
National Presto Industries Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of National Presto Industries Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Azorim Investment Development and Construction Co Ltd
TA:AZRM
|
$944.73 Million |
|
Piraeus Port Authority S.A
AT:PPA
|
$945.00 Million |
|
Jiangsu Tongxingbao Intelligent Transportation Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHE:301339
|
$945.17 Million |
|
Unilumin Group Co Ltd
SHE:300232
|
$945.22 Million |
|
Guilin Seamild Foods Co Ltd
SHE:002956
|
$944.43 Million |
|
LightPath Technologies Inc
NASDAQ:LPTH
|
$944.35 Million |
|
Shanghai Anoky Group
SHE:300067
|
$944.27 Million |
|
LegalZoom.com Inc
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|
$944.06 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in National Presto Industries Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 367,627,000 to 395,135,000, a change of 27,508,000 (7.5%).
- Net income of 33,084,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 7,142,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 120,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 120,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 29,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $33.08 Million | +8.37% |
| Dividends Paid | $7.14 Million | -1.81% |
| Share Repurchases | $120.00K | -0.03% |
| Share Issuances | $120.00K | +0.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-29.00K | -0.01% |
| Other Changes | $1.59 Million | +0.4% |
| Total Change | $- | 7.48% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares National Presto Industries Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.38x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 5.95x to 2.38x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $22.15 | $131.84 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $23.31 | $131.84 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $24.26 | $131.84 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $25.71 | $131.84 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $27.49 | $131.84 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $27.28 | $131.84 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $29.64 | $131.84 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $29.52 | $131.84 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $32.09 | $131.84 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $32.57 | $131.84 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $33.59 | $131.84 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $33.57 | $131.84 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $33.88 | $131.84 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $34.57 | $131.84 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $34.76 | $131.84 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $34.73 | $131.84 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $34.48 | $131.84 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $34.83 | $131.84 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $36.10 | $131.84 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $37.39 | $131.84 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $38.53 | $131.84 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $41.04 | $131.84 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $43.10 | $131.84 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $45.38 | $131.84 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $49.00 | $131.84 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $50.11 | $131.84 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $48.91 | $131.84 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $42.18 | $131.84 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $48.15 | $131.84 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $46.96 | $131.84 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $48.81 | $131.84 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $50.25 | $131.84 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $52.42 | $131.84 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $52.27 | $131.84 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $52.43 | $131.84 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $53.19 | $131.84 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $50.65 | $131.84 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $49.15 | $131.84 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $50.13 | $131.84 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $51.58 | $131.84 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $55.29 | $131.84 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently National Presto Industries Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 8.37%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.57%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.28x
- Recent ROE (8.37%) is below the historical average (10.28%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 10.07% | 17.12% | 0.49x | 1.21x | $110.00K |
| 1986 | 9.74% | 15.48% | 0.52x | 1.21x | $-450.00K |
| 1987 | 9.40% | 16.62% | 0.48x | 1.18x | $-1.08 Million |
| 1988 | 10.66% | 18.80% | 0.47x | 1.21x | $1.25 Million |
| 1989 | 14.15% | 22.51% | 0.52x | 1.20x | $8.42 Million |
| 1990 | 14.44% | 22.91% | 0.52x | 1.20x | $8.95 Million |
| 1991 | 16.80% | 22.72% | 0.61x | 1.22x | $14.86 Million |
| 1992 | 11.96% | 20.19% | 0.49x | 1.20x | $4.24 Million |
| 1993 | 7.95% | 15.77% | 0.42x | 1.20x | $-4.83 Million |
| 1994 | 8.85% | 16.78% | 0.44x | 1.20x | $-2.79 Million |
| 1995 | 7.70% | 15.81% | 0.42x | 1.15x | $-5.67 Million |
| 1996 | 5.96% | 13.87% | 0.37x | 1.16x | $-9.98 Million |
| 1997 | 6.82% | 15.53% | 0.38x | 1.17x | $-7.92 Million |
| 1998 | 7.74% | 18.39% | 0.36x | 1.16x | $-5.74 Million |
| 1999 | 8.15% | 18.13% | 0.38x | 1.17x | $-4.73 Million |
| 2000 | 6.18% | 13.00% | 0.40x | 1.18x | $-9.36 Million |
| 2001 | 2.66% | 5.25% | 0.42x | 1.20x | $-17.37 Million |
| 2002 | 3.65% | 6.50% | 0.46x | 1.22x | $-15.14 Million |
| 2003 | 6.28% | 11.56% | 0.44x | 1.22x | $-9.15 Million |
| 2004 | 6.04% | 9.71% | 0.52x | 1.20x | $-10.11 Million |
| 2005 | 7.21% | 10.28% | 0.58x | 1.20x | $-7.34 Million |
| 2006 | 9.97% | 9.18% | 0.88x | 1.23x | $-74.20K |
| 2007 | 13.11% | 9.18% | 1.12x | 1.27x | $9.16 Million |
| 2008 | 14.22% | 9.86% | 1.23x | 1.18x | $13.12 Million |
| 2009 | 18.63% | 13.08% | 1.19x | 1.20x | $28.99 Million |
| 2010 | 18.47% | 13.26% | 1.15x | 1.21x | $29.14 Million |
| 2011 | 14.26% | 11.13% | 1.05x | 1.22x | $14.34 Million |
| 2012 | 13.38% | 8.23% | 1.34x | 1.22x | $9.82 Million |
| 2013 | 12.40% | 9.82% | 1.07x | 1.18x | $8.00 Million |
| 2014 | 8.14% | 6.42% | 1.09x | 1.16x | $-6.07 Million |
| 2015 | 11.94% | 9.47% | 1.10x | 1.14x | $6.57 Million |
| 2016 | 12.72% | 13.03% | 0.82x | 1.19x | $9.54 Million |
| 2017 | 14.45% | 15.87% | 0.81x | 1.12x | $16.32 Million |
| 2018 | 10.91% | 12.35% | 0.78x | 1.13x | $3.33 Million |
| 2019 | 11.47% | 13.69% | 0.75x | 1.12x | $5.42 Million |
| 2020 | 12.54% | 13.32% | 0.81x | 1.16x | $9.52 Million |
| 2021 | 7.17% | 7.21% | 0.84x | 1.18x | $-10.11 Million |
| 2022 | 5.95% | 6.44% | 0.78x | 1.19x | $-14.11 Million |
| 2023 | 9.70% | 10.14% | 0.77x | 1.24x | $-1.07 Million |
| 2024 | 11.28% | 10.68% | 0.86x | 1.23x | $4.70 Million |
| 2025 | 8.37% | 6.57% | 1.00x | 1.28x | $-6.43 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares National Presto Industries Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense
- Average net assets among peers: $334,969,845
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -9.14%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) | $395.13 Million | 10.07% | 0.28x | $944.44 Million |
| Archer Aviation Inc (ACHR) | $367.10 Million | -124.73% | 0.51x | $4.25 Billion |
| AAR Corp (AIR) | $835.29 Million | 8.36% | 1.04x | $4.68 Billion |
| Air Industries Group (AIRI) | $21.61 Million | 17.30% | 1.32x | $14.65 Million |
| AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (AIRO) | $-85.59 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $219.09 Million |
| Arxis, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ARXS) | $4.20 Billion | -1.19% | 0.64x | $3.04 Billion |
| Astronics Corporation (ATRO) | $22.94 Million | 4.85% | 0.98x | $2.42 Billion |
| AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) | $263.47 Million | 9.83% | 0.26x | $8.52 Billion |
| AEVEX Corp. (AVEX) | $590.07 Million | -0.14% | 0.37x | $928.62 Million |
| Axon Enterprise Inc. (AXON) | $1.05 Billion | -5.73% | 0.61x | $34.13 Billion |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $-3.91 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $174.71 Billion |
About National Presto Industries Inc
National Presto Industries, Inc. provides houseware and small appliance, defense, and safety products in North America. The company's Housewares/Small Appliance segment designs, markets, and distributes housewares and small electrical appliances, including pressure cookers and canners; kitchen electrics, and comfort appliances; heat control line of skillets, griddles, woks, and multipurpose cooke… Read more