What is NPK's Intrinsic value?

National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 27, 2025, National Presto Industries Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $59.18 to $98.46 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $98.46 +15.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $81.75 -3.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $70.03 -17.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $59.18 -30.3%
Earnings Power Value $71.18 -16.2%

Is National Presto Industries Inc (NPK) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $84.95, the stock appears to be fairly valued.

Understanding Intrinsic Value

Intrinsic value represents the "true" worth of a company based on its fundamentals rather than market sentiment. We've employed multiple methodologies to triangulate National Presto Industries Inc's intrinsic value, including:

  1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Values the company based on projected future cash flows
  2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM): Values the company based on expected future dividend payments
  3. Earnings Power Value (EPV): Values the company based on its current earnings power, assuming no growth

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

The cost of capital is a critical factor in valuation models, representing the required return for investors.

WACC Component Low High
Long-term bond rate 3.9% 4.4%
Equity market risk premium 4.6% 5.6%
Adjusted beta 0.83 0.93
Cost of equity 7.7% 10.1%
Cost of debt 4.5% 4.5%
Tax rate 19.5% 20.4%
Debt/Equity ratio 1 1
After-tax WACC 5.6% 6.8%

Valuation Methods

1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation

Our DCF model projects cash flows over 5-year and 10-year horizons, with the following key assumptions:

  • Forecast Period: 5-year DCF and 10-year DCF
  • Terminal Growth Rate: 0.0% (range: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Discount Rate: 6.2% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $388 (FY12-2024) to $674 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 11% to 10%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $82 $566M 69.7%
10-Year Growth $98 $685M 57.2%
5-Year EBITDA $99 $689M 75.1%
10-Year EBITDA $116 $809M 63.7%

2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM)

The DDM values a company based on its expected future dividend payments. We used two approaches:

Multi-Stage DDM:

  • Current payout ratio: 77.3%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.9%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $70.03 (-17.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.1% (Low) to 7.7% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $40 to $78
  • Selected fair value: $59.18 (-30.3% from current price)

3. Earnings Power Value (EPV)

EPV assesses a company's value based on its current normalized earnings power, assuming no growth.

EPV Component Value
Normalized Earnings $30M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.8% - 5.6%
Enterprise Value $443M - $538M
Net Debt $(18)M
Equity Value $461M - $555M
Outstanding Shares 7M
Fair Value $65 - $78
Selected Fair Value $71.18

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $607M
Enterprise Value $589M
Trailing P/E 14.63
Forward P/E 14.24
Trailing EV/EBITDA 10.65
Current Dividend Yield 528.06%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -6.65%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.95

Investment Decision Framework

To determine the most reliable intrinsic value estimate, we weigh each valuation method based on:

  1. Forecast Certainty: DCF methods rely on long-term projections, while earnings power value focuses on current normalized earnings
  2. Business Model Alignment: Dividend models are more appropriate for mature companies with established dividend policies
  3. Historical Accuracy: How well each method has predicted fair value historically

Valuation Weight Matrix

Valuation Method Weight Weighted Value
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) 30% $29.54
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $20.44
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $14.01
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $8.88
Earnings Power Value 10% $7.12
Weighted Average 100% $79.98

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, National Presto Industries Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $79.98, which is approximately 5.9% below the current market price of $84.95.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (11% to 10% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

Given these factors, we believe National Presto Industries Inc is currently fairly valued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.