NPK
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National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) closed at $129.65 as of 2026-03-20, trading 61.8% above its 200-week moving average of $80.13. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 63.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 74, NPK is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.87 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, NPK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NPK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.3%.
With a market cap of $929 million, NPK is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 8.7%. The stock trades at 2.3x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NPK would have grown to $1368, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. NPK has returned 8.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NPK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NPK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 28 historical episodes, buying NPK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +8.7% after 12 months (median +5.0%), compared to +16.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 64% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +16.7% vs +24.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NPK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NPK has crossed below its 200-week MA 33 times with an average 1-year return of +14.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1987 | Feb 1988 | 16 | 7.9% | +11.5% | +3284.1% |
| Apr 1988 | Apr 1988 | 1 | 0.8% | +41.0% | +3126.0% |
| May 1988 | May 1988 | 2 | 2.4% | +44.2% | +3084.1% |
| Jun 1988 | Jun 1988 | 2 | 1.8% | +45.6% | +3126.0% |
| Jul 1988 | Aug 1988 | 6 | 3.1% | +46.5% | +3154.5% |
| Dec 1993 | Jun 1997 | 184 | 22.1% | -12.8% | +1443.7% |
| Jul 1997 | Jul 1997 | 2 | 1.9% | +6.6% | +1567.0% |
| Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 | 1 | 1.0% | +12.8% | +1565.6% |
| Oct 1998 | Oct 1998 | 1 | 0.9% | +8.8% | +1559.8% |
| Feb 1999 | Mar 1999 | 1 | 0.7% | -9.2% | +1537.4% |
| Mar 1999 | Apr 1999 | 2 | 2.2% | -0.5% | +1539.6% |
| Apr 1999 | May 1999 | 1 | 0.9% | +5.4% | +1542.5% |
| Nov 1999 | Apr 2000 | 22 | 10.7% | -11.1% | +1516.5% |
| May 2000 | Apr 2002 | 98 | 15.2% | -3.0% | +1696.4% |
| Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 | 1 | 0.7% | +11.3% | +1573.0% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 4.7% | +20.3% | +1632.3% |
| Sep 2002 | Nov 2002 | 8 | 7.0% | +26.6% | +1593.8% |
| Dec 2002 | Apr 2003 | 15 | 7.0% | +26.0% | +1584.5% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2013 | 55 | 18.6% | +9.9% | +265.4% |
| Apr 2013 | Dec 2013 | 37 | 15.1% | +4.1% | +224.0% |
| Jan 2014 | Mar 2014 | 8 | 6.1% | -19.4% | +217.2% |
| Apr 2014 | Apr 2015 | 51 | 21.7% | -6.6% | +218.6% |
| Apr 2015 | May 2015 | 1 | 2.9% | +48.0% | +254.9% |
| Jul 2019 | May 2020 | 45 | 24.7% | +3.1% | +95.3% |
| Jun 2020 | Aug 2020 | 9 | 7.7% | +23.7% | +90.0% |
| Aug 2020 | Jan 2021 | 19 | 12.1% | +1.4% | +86.5% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 2.2% | -2.8% | +84.7% |
| Aug 2021 | Mar 2023 | 81 | 24.7% | -6.6% | +81.7% |
| Mar 2023 | May 2023 | 8 | 7.1% | +19.0% | +97.5% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 2 | 0.9% | +7.1% | +92.3% |
| Aug 2023 | Oct 2023 | 10 | 2.6% | +8.2% | +92.0% |
| Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 | 1 | 1.4% | +55.4% | +87.4% |
| Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 | 1 | 1.1% | +58.3% | +85.6% |
| Average | 21 | — | +14.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NPK below its 200-week moving average?
No. National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) is currently 61.8% above its 200-week moving average of $80.13. It would need to fall to $80.13 to cross below the line.
What is NPK's 200-week moving average price?
National Presto Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $80.13 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NPK drops below its 200-week moving average?
NPK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +14.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is NPK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NPK as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 74 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 8.7%. Price-to-book is 2.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NPK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in NPK would have grown to $1368, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 8.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. NPK has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NPK pay a dividend?
Yes. National Presto Industries, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 77.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20