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Should you buy National Presto Industries stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares National Presto Industries with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with National Presto Industries include Astronics (ATRO), Sypris Solutions (SYPR), GE Aerospace (GE), Boeing (BA), and Honeywell International (HON). These companies are all part of the "aerospace & defense" industry.

How does National Presto Industries compare to Astronics?

National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) and Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) are both aerospace & defense companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

58.6% of National Presto Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.7% of Astronics shares are held by institutional investors. 26.0% of National Presto Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Astronics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Astronics had 12 more articles in the media than National Presto Industries. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Astronics and 5 mentions for National Presto Industries. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat National Presto Industries' score of 0.46 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
National Presto Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Astronics	3 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

National Presto Industries has a net margin of 6.57% compared to Astronics' net margin of 5.12%. Astronics' return on equity of 49.34% beat National Presto Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
National Presto Industries	6.57%	8.72%	6.85%
Astronics	5.12%	49.34%	12.10%

National Presto Industries has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Astronics. National Presto Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Astronics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
National Presto Industries	$503.52M	2.06	$33.08M	$4.63	31.26
Astronics	$862.13M	3.33	$29.36M	$1.18	68.09

National Presto Industries has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astronics has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Astronics has a consensus target price of $77.33, suggesting a potential downside of 3.75%. Given Astronics' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Astronics is more favorable than National Presto Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
National Presto Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Astronics	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Summary

Astronics beats National Presto Industries on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Presto Industries compare to Sypris Solutions?

National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) and Sypris Solutions (NASDAQ:SYPR) are both small-cap aerospace & defense companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
National Presto Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Sypris Solutions	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

National Presto Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Sypris Solutions. Sypris Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Presto Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
National Presto Industries	$503.52M	2.06	$33.08M	$4.63	31.26
Sypris Solutions	$119.89M	0.54	-$6.34M	-$0.28	N/A

In the previous week, National Presto Industries had 4 more articles in the media than Sypris Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for National Presto Industries and 1 mentions for Sypris Solutions. Sypris Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat National Presto Industries' score of 0.46 indicating that Sypris Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
National Presto Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Sypris Solutions	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

58.6% of National Presto Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.7% of Sypris Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.0% of National Presto Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 48.2% of Sypris Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

National Presto Industries has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sypris Solutions has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

National Presto Industries has a net margin of 6.57% compared to Sypris Solutions' net margin of -5.29%. National Presto Industries' return on equity of 8.72% beat Sypris Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
National Presto Industries	6.57%	8.72%	6.85%
Sypris Solutions	-5.29%	-33.62%	-5.81%

Summary

National Presto Industries beats Sypris Solutions on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Presto Industries compare to GE Aerospace?

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) are both aerospace & defense companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

GE Aerospace has higher revenue and earnings than National Presto Industries. National Presto Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GE Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
GE Aerospace	$45.86B	6.50	$8.70B	$8.12	35.20
National Presto Industries	$503.52M	2.06	$33.08M	$4.63	31.26

In the previous week, GE Aerospace had 51 more articles in the media than National Presto Industries. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for GE Aerospace and 5 mentions for National Presto Industries. GE Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat National Presto Industries' score of 0.46 indicating that GE Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
GE Aerospace	32 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	3 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
National Presto Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

74.8% of GE Aerospace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of National Presto Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of GE Aerospace shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.0% of National Presto Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

GE Aerospace has a net margin of 17.86% compared to National Presto Industries' net margin of 6.57%. GE Aerospace's return on equity of 37.99% beat National Presto Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
GE Aerospace	17.86%	37.99%	5.61%
National Presto Industries	6.57%	8.72%	6.85%

GE Aerospace currently has a consensus price target of $348.22, suggesting a potential upside of 21.84%. Given GE Aerospace's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe GE Aerospace is more favorable than National Presto Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
GE Aerospace	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81
National Presto Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

GE Aerospace has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Presto Industries has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

GE Aerospace beats National Presto Industries on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Presto Industries compare to Boeing?

Boeing (NYSE:BA) and National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) are both aerospace & defense companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

Boeing has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Presto Industries has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

National Presto Industries has a net margin of 6.57% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. National Presto Industries' return on equity of 8.72% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Boeing	2.27%	N/A	-5.26%
National Presto Industries	6.57%	8.72%	6.85%

Boeing currently has a consensus price target of $259.80, suggesting a potential upside of 17.80%. Given Boeing's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than National Presto Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Boeing	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
National Presto Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Boeing has higher revenue and earnings than National Presto Industries. National Presto Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Boeing	$89.46B	1.94	$2.24B	$2.06	107.06
National Presto Industries	$503.52M	2.06	$33.08M	$4.63	31.26

64.8% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of National Presto Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.0% of National Presto Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Boeing had 113 more articles in the media than National Presto Industries. MarketBeat recorded 118 mentions for Boeing and 5 mentions for National Presto Industries. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat National Presto Industries' score of 0.46 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Boeing	51 Very Positive mention(s)	27 Positive mention(s)	19 Neutral mention(s)	13 Negative mention(s)	7 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
National Presto Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Boeing beats National Presto Industries on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Presto Industries compare to Honeywell International?

National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) and Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Honeywell International had 35 more articles in the media than National Presto Industries. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Honeywell International and 5 mentions for National Presto Industries. Honeywell International's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat National Presto Industries' score of 0.46 indicating that Honeywell International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
National Presto Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Honeywell International	33 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

National Presto Industries has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Honeywell International has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Honeywell International has higher revenue and earnings than National Presto Industries. Honeywell International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Presto Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
National Presto Industries	$503.52M	2.06	$33.08M	$4.63	31.26
Honeywell International	$37.44B	3.68	$4.73B	$7.06	30.77

Honeywell International has a net margin of 11.37% compared to National Presto Industries' net margin of 6.57%. Honeywell International's return on equity of 42.29% beat National Presto Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
National Presto Industries	6.57%	8.72%	6.85%
Honeywell International	11.37%	42.29%	8.83%

Honeywell International has a consensus target price of $248.25, indicating a potential upside of 14.28%. Given Honeywell International's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Honeywell International is more favorable than National Presto Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
National Presto Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Honeywell International	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55

58.6% of National Presto Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.9% of Honeywell International shares are held by institutional investors. 26.0% of National Presto Industries shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Honeywell International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Honeywell International beats National Presto Industries on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	National Presto Industries	DIVERSIFIED OPS Industry	Multi-Sector Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$988.42M	$20.47B	$18.67B	$22.75B
Dividend Yield	N/A	3.65%	3.47%	4.13%
P/E Ratio	31.26	28.80	24.12	29.86
Price / Sales	2.06	13.61	11.46	24.05
Price / Cash	25.82	48.02	45.99	18.80
Price / Book	2.62	4.41	3.90	4.59
Net Income	$33.08M	$952.31M	$939.12M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	2.92%	1.65%	0.73%	-1.35%
1 Month Performance	0.56%	3.22%	1.33%	-1.29%
1 Year Performance	66.10%	28.45%	23.61%	21.88%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NPK National Presto Industries	1.6572 of 5 stars	$144.71 +4.9%	N/A	+58.0%	$988.42M	$503.52M	31.26	1,200	Earnings Report
ATRO Astronics	2.3227 of 5 stars	$78.26 +3.3%	$77.33 -1.2%	+160.5%	$2.79B	$862.13M	101.64	2,700	Earnings Report
SYPR Sypris Solutions	0.9172 of 5 stars	$3.15 -4.0%	N/A	+78.6%	$72.54M	$119.89M	N/A	680	Positive News Short Interest Decrease
GE GE Aerospace	4.8229 of 5 stars	$297.51 -1.1%	$349.89 +17.6%	+21.6%	$310.40B	$45.86B	36.64	57,000	Trending News Options Volume
BA Boeing	3.5164 of 5 stars	$237.02 -0.5%	$259.60 +9.5%	+7.2%	$186.84B	$89.46B	115.06	182,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast

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National Presto Industries (NPK) Competitors

NPK vs. ATRO, SYPR, GE, BA, and HON

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National Presto Industries (NPK) Competitors

NPK vs. ATRO, SYPR, GE, BA, and HON

How does National Presto Industries compare to Astronics?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in NPK or ATRO?

Does the media refer more to NPK or ATRO?

Is NPK or ATRO more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, NPK or ATRO?

Which has more risk and volatility, NPK or ATRO?

Do analysts recommend NPK or ATRO?

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How does National Presto Industries compare to Sypris Solutions?

Do analysts recommend NPK or SYPR?

Which has better valuation and earnings, NPK or SYPR?

Does the media favor NPK or SYPR?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in NPK or SYPR?

Which has more volatility and risk, NPK or SYPR?

Is NPK or SYPR more profitable?

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How does National Presto Industries compare to GE Aerospace?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, GE or NPK?

Does the media prefer GE or NPK?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in GE or NPK?

Is GE or NPK more profitable?

Do analysts prefer GE or NPK?

Which has more risk & volatility, GE or NPK?

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How does National Presto Industries compare to Boeing?

Which has more risk & volatility, BA or NPK?

Is BA or NPK more profitable?

Do analysts prefer BA or NPK?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, BA or NPK?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in BA or NPK?

Does the media prefer BA or NPK?

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How does National Presto Industries compare to Honeywell International?

Does the media favor NPK or HON?

Which has more risk & volatility, NPK or HON?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, NPK or HON?

Is NPK or HON more profitable?

Do analysts recommend NPK or HON?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in NPK or HON?

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