National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in National Presto Industries, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) has returned 29.32% so far this year and 57.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NPK has returned 9.28% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 30, 1987, NPK's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Dec 2024 with a return of +23.5%, while the worst month was Jun 1992 at -19.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, NPK closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst single day was May 17, 2000 at -13.1%.

National Presto Industries, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.18%, beta of 0.64, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1987.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (64.79%) than losses (53.98%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.64 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.19 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

NPK ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

National Presto Industries, Inc. provided a 0.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for National Presto Industries, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the National Presto Industries, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the National Presto Industries, Inc. was 53.91%, occurring on Sep 25, 2001. Recovery took 1137 trading sessions.

The current National Presto Industries, Inc. drawdown is 4.80%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of National Presto Industries, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how National Presto Industries, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.