Which has better earnings and valuation, WHD or NPKI?

Cactus has higher revenue and earnings than NPK International. NPK International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cactus, 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 Cactus $1.08B 3.93 $166.01M $1.06 49.96 NPK International $277.04M 4.43 $38.94M $0.46 31.58

Which has better valuation & earnings, HAYW or NPKI?

Hayward has higher revenue and earnings than NPK International. Hayward is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NPK International, 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 Hayward $1.12B 2.86 $151.57M $0.73 20.24 NPK International $277.04M 4.43 $38.94M $0.46 31.58

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ATS or NPKI?

ATS has higher revenue and earnings than NPK International. NPK International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATS, 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 ATS $2.15B 1.25 $51.85M $0.52 52.73 NPK International $277.04M 4.43 $38.94M $0.46 31.58

Is ATS or NPKI more profitable?

NPK International has a net margin of 13.71% compared to ATS's net margin of 2.40%. NPK International's return on equity of 10.56% beat ATS's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ATS 2.40% 9.40% 3.73% NPK International 13.71% 10.56% 8.65%

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NPKI vs. WHD, HAYW, CECO, EFXT, and ATS

Should you buy NPK International stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares NPK International 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 NPK International include Cactus (WHD), Hayward (HAYW), CECO Environmental (CECO), Enerflex (EFXT), and ATS (ATS). These companies are all part of the "machinery" industry.

How does NPK International compare to Cactus?

Cactus (NYSE:WHD) and NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) are both machinery companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

85.1% of Cactus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of NPK International shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.9% of Cactus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of NPK International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Cactus had 2 more articles in the media than NPK International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Cactus and 0 mentions for NPK International. Cactus' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat NPK International's score of 0.00 indicating that Cactus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cactus	Positive
NPK International	Neutral

Cactus has a beta of 1.38, suggesting that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NPK International has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

NPK International has a net margin of 13.71% compared to Cactus' net margin of 6.17%. Cactus' return on equity of 15.43% beat NPK International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cactus	6.17%	15.43%	10.74%
NPK International	13.71%	10.56%	8.65%

Cactus has higher revenue and earnings than NPK International. NPK International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cactus, 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
Cactus	$1.08B	3.93	$166.01M	$1.06	49.96
NPK International	$277.04M	4.43	$38.94M	$0.46	31.58

Cactus presently has a consensus price target of $63.60, indicating a potential upside of 20.10%. NPK International has a consensus price target of $14.17, indicating a potential downside of 2.47%. Given Cactus' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cactus is more favorable than NPK International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cactus	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
NPK International	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Summary

Cactus beats NPK International on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NPK International compare to Hayward?

Hayward (NYSE:HAYW) and NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Hayward currently has a consensus price target of $17.50, indicating a potential upside of 18.44%. NPK International has a consensus price target of $14.17, indicating a potential downside of 2.47%. Given Hayward's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Hayward is more favorable than NPK International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hayward	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
NPK International	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Hayward has a net margin of 13.98% compared to NPK International's net margin of 13.71%. Hayward's return on equity of 11.45% beat NPK International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hayward	13.98%	11.45%	5.77%
NPK International	13.71%	10.56%	8.65%

Hayward has higher revenue and earnings than NPK International. Hayward is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NPK International, 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
Hayward	$1.12B	2.86	$151.57M	$0.73	20.24
NPK International	$277.04M	4.43	$38.94M	$0.46	31.58

Hayward has a beta of 1.07, meaning that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NPK International has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

80.8% of NPK International shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Hayward shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of NPK International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Hayward had 5 more articles in the media than NPK International. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Hayward and 0 mentions for NPK International. Hayward's average media sentiment score of 0.29 beat NPK International's score of 0.00 indicating that Hayward is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Hayward	Neutral
NPK International	Neutral

Summary

Hayward beats NPK International on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NPK International compare to CECO Environmental?

CECO Environmental (NASDAQ:CECO) and NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) are both machinery companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

CECO Environmental presently has a consensus target price of $106.71, indicating a potential upside of 32.56%. NPK International has a consensus target price of $14.17, indicating a potential downside of 2.47%. Given CECO Environmental's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe CECO Environmental is more favorable than NPK International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CECO Environmental	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
NPK International	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

CECO Environmental has a beta of 1.47, indicating that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NPK International has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

68.1% of CECO Environmental shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of NPK International shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.4% of CECO Environmental shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of NPK International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, CECO Environmental had 11 more articles in the media than NPK International. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for CECO Environmental and 0 mentions for NPK International. CECO Environmental's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat NPK International's score of 0.00 indicating that CECO Environmental is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
CECO Environmental	Positive
NPK International	Neutral

NPK International has a net margin of 13.71% compared to CECO Environmental's net margin of 1.70%. CECO Environmental's return on equity of 13.69% beat NPK International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CECO Environmental	1.70%	13.69%	4.66%
NPK International	13.71%	10.56%	8.65%

CECO Environmental has higher revenue and earnings than NPK International. NPK International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CECO Environmental, 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
CECO Environmental	$774.38M	3.73	$50.05M	$0.37	217.57
NPK International	$277.04M	4.43	$38.94M	$0.46	31.58

Summary

CECO Environmental beats NPK International on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NPK International compare to Enerflex?

NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) and Enerflex (NYSE:EFXT) are both machinery companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Enerflex had 4 more articles in the media than NPK International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Enerflex and 0 mentions for NPK International. Enerflex's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat NPK International's score of 0.00 indicating that Enerflex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NPK International	Neutral
Enerflex	Neutral

80.8% of NPK International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Enerflex shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of NPK International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NPK International has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enerflex has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market.

NPK International presently has a consensus price target of $14.17, indicating a potential downside of 2.47%. Enerflex has a consensus price target of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 51.03%. Given Enerflex's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Enerflex is more favorable than NPK International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NPK International	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Enerflex	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.63

NPK International has a net margin of 13.71% compared to Enerflex's net margin of 3.19%. Enerflex's return on equity of 14.53% beat NPK International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NPK International	13.71%	10.56%	8.65%
Enerflex	3.19%	14.53%	5.89%

Enerflex has higher revenue and earnings than NPK International. NPK International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enerflex, 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
NPK International	$277.04M	4.43	$38.94M	$0.46	31.58
Enerflex	$2.57B	1.13	$64M	$0.67	35.58

Summary

Enerflex beats NPK International on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NPK International compare to ATS?

ATS (NYSE:ATS) and NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) are both machinery companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

NPK International has a net margin of 13.71% compared to ATS's net margin of 2.40%. NPK International's return on equity of 10.56% beat ATS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ATS	2.40%	9.40%	3.73%
NPK International	13.71%	10.56%	8.65%

ATS has higher revenue and earnings than NPK International. NPK International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATS, 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
ATS	$2.15B	1.25	$51.85M	$0.52	52.73
NPK International	$277.04M	4.43	$38.94M	$0.46	31.58

ATS has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NPK International has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

ATS presently has a consensus target price of $42.50, indicating a potential upside of 55.00%. NPK International has a consensus target price of $14.17, indicating a potential downside of 2.47%. Given ATS's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe ATS is more favorable than NPK International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ATS	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
NPK International	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

In the previous week, ATS had 2 more articles in the media than NPK International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for ATS and 0 mentions for NPK International. ATS's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat NPK International's score of 0.00 indicating that ATS is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
ATS	Neutral
NPK International	Neutral

75.8% of ATS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of NPK International shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of NPK International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

ATS and NPK International tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	NPK International	INTERNET SOFTWARE Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.23B	$18.31B	$38.92B	$23.41B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.73%	3.15%	4.01%
P/E Ratio	31.58	68.09	169.44	31.19
Price / Sales	4.43	36.24	591.64	20.27
Price / Cash	19.68	83.85	47.03	32.25
Price / Book	3.49	6.75	9.50	4.78
Net Income	$38.94M	$385.08M	$1.07B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	1.91%	1.76%	0.03%	1.00%
1 Month Performance	-1.80%	4.86%	-2.12%	0.42%
1 Year Performance	72.51%	-9.67%	140.87%	18.61%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NPKI NPK International	1.8691 of 5 stars	$14.53 +0.1%	$14.17 -2.5%	+70.9%	$1.23B	$277.04M	31.58	1,550
WHD Cactus	4.5078 of 5 stars	$53.73 -0.4%	$63.40 +18.0%	+17.9%	$4.31B	$1.08B	50.73	1,500	Positive News Analyst Forecast
HAYW Hayward	3.9317 of 5 stars	$16.17 +0.6%	$17.50 +8.3%	+7.3%	$3.50B	$1.12B	22.13	1,980	Gap Down
CECO CECO Environmental	4.6631 of 5 stars	$83.51 -1.0%	$106.71 +27.8%	+172.9%	$3.00B	$803.60M	225.70	1,540	Positive News
EFXT Enerflex	4.513 of 5 stars	$23.76 -1.4%	$35.33 +48.7%	+201.1%	$2.90B	$2.57B	35.47	4,400	Negative News

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