National Presto Industries Inc (NPK)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 19.79% | 16.86% | 18.01% | 18.59% | 17.14% | 19.14% | 16.31% | 16.62% | 18.10% | 20.37% | 22.58% | 23.69% | 24.08% | 23.27% | 25.37% | 24.35% | 23.31% | 23.89% | 20.91% | 21.94% |
| 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% |
| Pretax margin | 12.45% | 8.19% | 9.31% | 9.80% | 8.07% | 8.97% | 6.55% | 7.32% | 9.12% | 12.93% | 15.41% | 16.60% | 17.01% | 16.92% | 19.29% | 18.32% | 17.50% | 18.33% | 14.09% | 14.76% |
| Net profit margin | 10.14% | 6.61% | 7.43% | 7.81% | 6.44% | 7.07% | 5.21% | 5.83% | 7.21% | 10.06% | 12.06% | 12.97% | 13.32% | 13.10% | 15.04% | 14.34% | 13.69% | 14.14% | 10.66% | 11.25% |
National Presto Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has ranged from 16.31% to 25.37%, with a noticeable decrease in recent quarters. The operating profit margin has also varied, ranging from 5.75% to 15.66%, showing a similar decrease in the most recent quarter.
Similarly, the pretax margin and net profit margin have fluctuated, with the pretax margin ranging from 6.55% to 19.29% and the net profit margin ranging from 5.21% to 15.04%. Both margins have displayed a slight downward trend in the latest quarter.
Overall, while National Presto Industries has maintained positive profitability margins, there is a clear trend of decreasing margins in recent quarters, indicating potential challenges in managing costs and sustaining profitability. This suggests the company may need to focus on improving operational efficiency and cost management to enhance profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.95% | 5.39% | 6.43% | 7.19% | 5.37% | 6.03% | 4.75% | 5.71% | 7.14% | 10.34% | 13.25% | 14.64% | 12.97% | 13.03% | 11.74% | 10.69% | 9.21% | 9.55% | 9.57% | 10.77% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.84% | 5.67% | 6.34% | 6.73% | 5.03% | 5.34% | 4.31% | 5.04% | 6.10% | 8.54% | 10.91% | 12.08% | 10.84% | 10.89% | 12.06% | 11.60% | 10.29% | 10.46% | 8.40% | 9.27% |
| Return on total capital | 9.83% | 6.54% | 7.71% | 8.64% | 6.36% | 7.11% | 5.56% | 6.73% | 8.40% | 12.44% | 15.41% | 17.02% | 15.01% | 14.86% | 16.19% | 14.82% | 12.60% | 13.26% | 10.85% | 12.27% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.70% | 6.88% | 7.60% | 8.09% | 5.95% | 6.30% | 5.04% | 5.94% | 7.17% | 10.27% | 12.69% | 14.03% | 12.54% | 12.43% | 14.09% | 13.29% | 11.47% | 11.89% | 9.52% | 10.56% |
National Presto Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 4.75% to 10.34% over the last five quarters, with a current value of 7.95%. This ratio indicates that the company is generating operating income efficiently relative to its total assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has varied between 4.31% and 12.08% during the same period, with the latest figure standing at 7.84%. This metric demonstrates the overall profitability of the company's assets.
3. Return on total capital has fluctuated between 5.56% and 17.02% in the last five quarters, currently at 9.83%. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt capital employed.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has shown a range of 5.04% to 14.09% over the same period, with the most recent value at 9.70%. ROE indicates the profitability of the company for its shareholders.
Overall, National Presto Industries Inc's profitability ratios have exhibited some variability, but the company has generally been able to maintain positive returns for its assets, capital, and equity. Further analysis of trends and industry benchmarks could provide additional insights into the company's financial performance.