
National Presto Industries, Inc.
IndustrialsNYSE:NPK · New York Stock Exchange
-$0.15 today
Vol 0.11M · Avg 0.11M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
8.4%
avg 10.6%
ROIC
7.8%
avg 9.3%
ROA
6.6%
avg 9.0%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 8.4% versus its period average of 10.6%. 1 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maryjo J. Cohen | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer | $656,133.00 | — | 73 | $231,079.00 | 3.22% |
Douglas J. Frederick | Chief Operating Officer, Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel & Director | $438,128.00 | — | 55 | $9,106.00 | 0.13% |
John Roderick MacKenzie Jr. | Vice President of Sales | $312,890.00 | — | 55 | $1,813.00 | 0.03% |
David J. Peuse | Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | $242,769.00 | — | 56 | $308.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
2
$418,052.99
Net Sentiment
$418,052.99
Net selling
Most Active
Peuse David J
1 transactions
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Peuse David J Indirect | Sell | 500 | $140.16 | $70,077.50 | |
| Mar 11, 2026 | LIEBLE RANDY F Direct | Sell | 2.4K | $143.97 | $347,975.49 |
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 2 sells worth $418,052.99 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $418,052.99. Peuse David J was the most active insider with 1 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +1.1% | N/A0 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -3.3% | +52.9% (9yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +1.4% | N/A1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +0.4% | +46.2% (9yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Net Income at +1.4% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at +52.9% (9yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages NPK?
National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) lists 4 active executives. The top listed executive is Maryjo J. Cohen, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer.
Are NPK insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $392,275.96.
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