What one share of National Presto Industries holds
The business of National Presto Industries, Inc. (the “Company" or “National Presto”) consists of three business segments. For a further discussion of the Company’s business, the segments in which it operates, and financial information about the segments, please refer to Note L to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
National Presto Industries’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-07-05; the balance sheet is as of 2026-07-05.
| Sales | $76.21 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $5.99 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.98 |
| Free cash flow | $3.70 |
| Dividends | $1.00 |
| Cash and investments | $2.28 |
| Book value | $57.63 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $69.81 | $9.13 | $0.49 | $8.58 | $5.55 | — |
| 2010 | $69.78 | $9.26 | $2.62 | $5.80 | $8.15 | $50.10 |
| 2011 | $62.68 | $6.98 | $2.18 | $6.35 | $8.25 | $48.91 |
| 2012 | $68.57 | $5.64 | $1.97 | $7.08 | — | $42.15 |
| 2013 | $60.84 | $5.97 | $5.25 | −$1.74 | — | $48.18 |
| 2014 | $50.10 | $3.82 | $1.63 | $8.94 | — | $47.05 |
| 2015 | $51.17 | $5.83 | $0.93 | $5.73 | — | $48.92 |
| 2016 | $49.05 | $6.39 | $1.00 | $8.53 | — | $50.39 |
| 2017 | $47.74 | $7.58 | $1.06 | $2.42 | — | $52.58 |
| 2018 | $46.16 | $5.70 | $1.24 | $9.64 | — | $52.45 |
| 2019 | $43.96 | $6.02 | $0.45 | $0.92 | — | $52.52 |
| 2020 | $50.10 | $6.67 | $0.37 | $5.45 | — | $53.28 |
| 2021 | $50.39 | $3.63 | $0.41 | $4.51 | — | $50.78 |
| 2022 | $45.42 | $2.92 | $0.15 | $1.09 | — | $49.28 |
| 2023 | $47.98 | $4.86 | $0.26 | $6.13 | — | $50.29 |
| 2024 | $54.47 | $5.82 | $1.06 | −$8.55 | — | $51.74 |
| 2025 | $70.45 | $4.63 | $3.78 | −$5.06 | — | $55.47 |
Common questions about National Presto Industries
How much does one share of National Presto Industries earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of National Presto Industries earned $5.99 of profit on $76.21 of sales, keeping about 8¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does National Presto Industries pay a dividend?
Yes. National Presto Industries paid $1.00 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 17¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is National Presto Industries’s book value per share?
National Presto Industries’s book value is $57.63 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of July 5, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of National Presto Industries have?
Each share of National Presto Industries has $2.28 of cash and investments, as of July 5, 2026.
What is National Presto Industries’s free cash flow per share?
$3.70 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has National Presto Industries’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $9.13 in 2009 to $4.63 in 2025, shrinking about 4.2% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has National Presto Industries bought back shares?
National Presto Industries’s share count rose about 4% from 2009 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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