National Presto Industries Inc (NPK)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 35,033 22,421 25,851 28,460 22,127 24,565 18,702 22,173 30,029 44,060 53,877 57,876 56,196 53,501 47,686 40,994 37,779 38,603 36,808 40,569
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 340,912 356,544 343,086 341,278 321,623 307,982 325,524 335,504 355,777 361,292 368,004 368,018 352,627 341,614 325,683 310,296 308,510 299,212 302,859 310,341
Operating profit margin 10.28% 6.29% 7.53% 8.34% 6.88% 7.98% 5.75% 6.61% 8.44% 12.20% 14.64% 15.73% 15.94% 15.66% 14.64% 13.21% 12.25% 12.90% 12.15% 13.07%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $35,033K ÷ $340,912K
= 10.28%

The operating profit margin of National Presto Industries Inc has fluctuated over the past few quarters. In the most recent quarter ending December 31, 2023, the operating profit margin stood at 10.28%, showing an improvement compared to the previous quarter. However, it is lower than the levels observed in earlier quarters in 2021 where the operating profit margin was above 12%, with peaks reaching over 15%.

The declining trend in operating profit margin from the high levels of 2021 to the current levels indicates that the company may be facing challenges in managing its operating expenses or maintaining profitability in a competitive environment. It is important for National Presto Industries Inc to closely monitor its operational efficiency and cost management strategies to sustain or improve its operating profit margin over time.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
National Presto Industries Inc
NPK
10.28%
Axon Enterprise Inc.
AXON
9.86%
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc
RGR
9.58%
Vista Outdoor Inc
VSTO
1.83%