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NPKI

NEUTRAL
$16.35 Live
NPK International Inc. · NYSE
Target $18.75 (+14.7%)
$7.17 52W Range $16.49
Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated May 01, 2026
Market cap
$1.38B
P/E
38.93
ROE
10.6%
Profit margin
14.1%
Debt/Equity
0.08
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
NPKI exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 and an exceptionally low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. However, the stock is currently trading at a significant premium, with a price of $16.35 well above both its Graham Number ($6.27) and Intrinsic Value ($12.39). While explosive revenue and earnings growth justify some premium, the combination of a bearish technical trend (10/100) and aggressive insider selling by the CFO and General Counsel suggests the stock may be overextended in the short term.

Key Strengths

Strong financial health indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9
Exceptional balance sheet with very low leverage (Debt/Equity 0.08)
Explosive growth metrics with YoY earnings growth of 77.50%
Strong profitability margins (14.06% profit margin) exceeding sector averages
Consistent earnings beat track record (3 of last 4 quarters)

Key Risks

Significant valuation gap between current price and defensive fair value
Bearish insider sentiment with $2.70M in recent sales by key executives
Very weak technical trend (10/100) suggesting a potential reversal or peak
High P/E ratio (38.93) makes the stock sensitive to any growth deceleration
Lack of dividend support for long-term holders
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$13.25
-19.0% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
62
Strong
Value
35
Future
92
Past
95
Health
88
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Strong growth and health offset by poor valuation and insider signals.
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Earnings Growth, Insider Selling, Price-to-Intrinsic Gap
Confidence
90%
Value
35/100

Ref P/E 38.93, Graham Number $6.27

Positives
  • Forward P/E is lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
  • Price is 161% above Graham Number
  • Price is 32% above Intrinsic Value
  • High P/S ratio of 4.99
Future
92/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives
  • YoY Revenue Growth 30.70%
  • Q/Q Revenue Growth 70.10%
  • YoY Earnings Growth 77.50%
Watchpoints
  • Sustainability of triple-digit Q/Q growth is uncertain
Past
95/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives
  • 1Y Change +182.9%
  • 5Y Change +452.4%
  • Consistent earnings surprises
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
88/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
  • Debt/Equity 0.08
  • Current Ratio 1.43
Watchpoints
  • Altman Z-Score not provided
Dividend
0/100

Ref Yield, Payout

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend paid
  • 0/100 Dividend Strength

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$16.35
Analyst Target
$18.75
Upside/Downside
+14.7%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for NPKI and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-30
NPK
NPK International Inc.
Primary
5Y
+452.4%
3Y
+308.8%
1Y
+182.9%
6M
+21.6%
1M
+12.8%
1W
+11.2%
BOR
Borr Drilling Limited
Peer
5Y
+165.0%
3Y
-14.8%
1Y
+34.9%
6M
+102.3%
1M
+12.9%
1W
+4.9%
NVG
Navigator Holdings Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+105.7%
3Y
+65.4%
1Y
+74.3%
6M
+36.1%
1M
+12.8%
1W
+4.5%
HLX
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+124.2%
3Y
+37.0%
1Y
+61.5%
6M
+48.4%
1M
-1.7%
1W
+8.8%
APC
ARKO Petroleum Corp.
Peer
5Y
+4.3%
3Y
+4.3%
1Y
+4.3%
6M
+4.3%
1M
-4.1%
1W
+2.3%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
38.93
Forward P/E
25.85
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.94
P/S Ratio
4.99
EV/Revenue
5.08
EV/EBITDA
19.13
Market Cap
$1.38B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 14.06%
Operating Margin 16.71%
Gross Margin 36.37%
ROE 10.61%
ROA 7.18%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +30.7%
Earnings Growth +77.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +70.1%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +67.8%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.08
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.43
Good
Quick Ratio
1.14
Good
Cash/Share
$0.06

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
37.7%
Op. Margin
16.7%
Net Margin
19.4%
Total Assets
$0.4B
Liabilities
$0.1B
Equity
$0.4B
Debt/Equity
0.26x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
32%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-02-25
$0.13
+23.8% surprise
2025-10-30
$0.07
-0.8% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.11
+25.7% surprise
2025-05-01
$0.12
+54.8% surprise

Energy Sector Comparison

Comparing NPKI against 143 companies in the Energy sector (14 bullish, 55 neutral, 74 bearish)
P/E Ratio
38.93
This Stock
vs
30.05
Sector Avg
+29.6% (Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.61%
This Stock
vs
10.66%
Sector Avg
-0.5% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
14.06%
This Stock
vs
7.83%
Sector Avg
+79.5% (Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.08
This Stock
vs
1.24
Sector Avg
-93.3% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
30.7%
This Stock
vs
18.31%
Sector Avg
+67.6% (Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
1.43
This Stock
vs
2.21
Sector Avg
-35.6% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

NPKI NPK International Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.4B
P/E
38.9
ROE
10.6%
Price
$16.35
BORR Borr Drilling Limited
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.4B
P/E
16.0
ROE
6.8%
Price
$4.47
 Compare with NPKI
NVGS Navigator Holdings Ltd.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.4B
P/E
14.8
ROE
8.5%
Price
$21.8
 Compare with NPKI
HLX Helix Energy...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.5B
P/E
99.3
ROE
0.9%
Price
$9.93
 Compare with NPKI
APC ARKO Petroleum Corp.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.5B
P/E
25.8
ROE
64.4%
Price
$18.3
 Compare with NPKI

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

PIONTEK GREGG S
Chief Financial Officer
Sell
2026-04-09
15,000 shares · $225,675
PIONTEK GREGG S
Chief Financial Officer
Sell
2026-04-01
35,000 shares · $507,864
PIONTEK GREGG S
Chief Financial Officer
Sell
2026-03-25
15,000 shares · $225,384
FRUGE MARY CELESTE
General Counsel
Sell
2026-03-16
1,000 shares · $13,560
FRUGE MARY CELESTE
General Counsel
Option Exercise
2026-03-16
1,000 shares · $4,320
FRUGE MARY CELESTE
General Counsel
Sell
2026-03-06
11,193 shares · $149,303
FRUGE MARY CELESTE
General Counsel
Option Exercise
2026-03-06
11,193 shares · $48,354
PIONTEK GREGG S
Chief Financial Officer
Sell
2026-03-04
108,590 shares · $1,528,056
PIONTEK GREGG S
Chief Financial Officer
Option Exercise
2026-03-04
73,590 shares · $317,909
LEWIS MICHAEL A.
Director
Sell
2026-02-23
2,013 shares · $28,796
LEWIS MICHAEL A.
Director
Sell
2025-11-24
2,013 shares · $24,156
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
8-K
2026-04-30

NPKI filed an 8-K on April 30, 2026, likely to announce its first-quarter financial results.

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2026-04-09

NPKI filed a Definitive Proxy Statement on April 9, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on corporate matters at the upcoming annual meeting.

10-K
10-K
2026-02-27

NPKI filed its annual 10-K report on February 27, 2026. The provided excerpts do not contain specific financial highlights or detailed risk factors for analysis.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-26

NPKI likely filed this 8-K to report its fourth quarter and full-year financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-25

NPKI filed an 8-K on February 25, 2026, likely to announce its annual financial results for the preceding fiscal year.

8-K
8-K
2025-11-24
8-K
8-K
2025-11-12
8-K
8-K
2025-10-31

NPKI filed an 8-K on October 31, 2025, likely to report its third-quarter financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-10-31

NPKI filed its quarterly 10-Q report on October 31, 2025. While specific financial highlights were not provided in the excerpt, the filing includes a dedicated section for risk factors under Item 1A.

8-K
8-K
2025-10-30

NPKI filed an 8-K on October 30, 2025, likely to announce its third-quarter financial results.

8-K
8-K
2025-08-20
10-Q
10-Q
2025-08-06
8-K
8-K
2025-08-06
8-K
8-K
2025-08-05
8-K
8-K
2025-06-23
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
NONE
4 analysts
HC Wainwright & Co.
2025-11-03
Maintains
Buy Buy

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