National Presto Industries(Npk) Financials: Net Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Company Report for NPK

Report - net profit margin

This chart shows the historical trend of net profit margin for NPK compared to its industry average over the recent years.

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

Name: Net Profit Margin

Definition: Net profit margin shows how much profit remains after paying all costs — including operating expenses, interest, and taxes — for every dollar of sales. A higher margin means the business is efficient and keeps more of its sales as bottom-line profit. Falling margins may signal rising costs or pricing pressure.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', NPK's net profit margin was 7.2%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. Industry average for Ordnance And Accessories in '2021' stood at -42.3%.
• In '2022', NPK's net profit margin was 6.4%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Ordnance And Accessories in '2022' stood at -19.3%. Industry average increased by 23.0% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', NPK's net profit margin was 10.1%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Ordnance And Accessories in '2023' stood at -65.7%. Industry average declined by 46.4% from previous year.
• In '2024', NPK's net profit margin was 10.7%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Ordnance And Accessories in '2024' stood at -15.7%. Industry average increased by 49.9% compared to previous year.
Overall, NPK's net profit margin has been volatile but showed an upward trend over the past 4 years.

Formula: Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue

Good Range: Ranges 5%-20% for many industries.