Which has higher valuation and earnings, 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 3.80 $166.01M $1.06 48.30 NPK International $277.04M 4.65 $38.94M $0.46 33.18

Which has better earnings & valuation, 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 3.14 $151.57M $0.73 22.23 NPK International $277.04M 4.65 $38.94M $0.46 33.18

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

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 Alliance Laundry (ALH), Cactus (WHD), CECO Environmental (CECO), Hayward (HAYW), and Enerflex (EFXT). These companies are all part of the "machinery" industry.

How does NPK International compare to Alliance Laundry?

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

Alliance Laundry presently has a consensus target price of $30.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.99%. NPK International has a consensus target price of $14.17, suggesting a potential downside of 7.20%. Given Alliance Laundry's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Alliance Laundry is more favorable than NPK International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alliance Laundry	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
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, Alliance Laundry had 6 more articles in the media than NPK International. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Alliance Laundry and 0 mentions for NPK International. NPK International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Alliance Laundry's score of -0.12 indicating that NPK International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Alliance Laundry	Neutral
NPK International	Neutral

NPK International has a net margin of 13.71% compared to Alliance Laundry's net margin of 0.00%. NPK International's return on equity of 10.56% beat Alliance Laundry's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alliance Laundry	N/A	N/A	N/A
NPK International	13.71%	10.56%	8.65%

80.8% of NPK International shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.6% of Alliance Laundry shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of NPK International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Alliance Laundry has higher revenue and earnings than NPK International. Alliance Laundry 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
Alliance Laundry	$1.71B	3.11	$101.75M	$0.83	32.27
NPK International	$277.04M	4.65	$38.94M	$0.46	33.18

Summary

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

How does NPK International compare to Cactus?

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

In the previous week, Cactus had 4 more articles in the media than NPK International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Cactus and 0 mentions for NPK International. Cactus' average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat NPK International's score of 0.00 indicating that Cactus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cactus	Neutral
NPK International	Neutral

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 a beta of 1.37, meaning that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NPK International has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Cactus currently has a consensus target price of $63.40, indicating a potential upside of 23.83%. NPK International has a consensus target price of $14.17, indicating a potential downside of 7.20%. Given Cactus' higher probable upside, equities research 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

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

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	3.80	$166.01M	$1.06	48.30
NPK International	$277.04M	4.65	$38.94M	$0.46	33.18

Summary

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

How does NPK International compare to CECO Environmental?

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

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
NPK International	$277.04M	4.65	$38.94M	$0.46	33.18
CECO Environmental	$774.38M	4.56	$50.05M	$0.37	265.81

In the previous week, CECO Environmental had 2 more articles in the media than NPK International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for CECO Environmental and 0 mentions for NPK International. NPK International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled CECO Environmental'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NPK International	Neutral
CECO Environmental	Neutral

NPK International has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CECO Environmental has a beta of 1.49, indicating that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

NPK International currently has a consensus target price of $14.17, suggesting a potential downside of 7.20%. CECO Environmental has a consensus target price of $102.83, suggesting a potential upside of 4.56%. Given CECO Environmental's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CECO Environmental 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
CECO Environmental	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

80.8% of NPK International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of CECO Environmental shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of NPK International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.4% of CECO Environmental shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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
NPK International	13.71%	10.56%	8.65%
CECO Environmental	1.70%	13.69%	4.66%

Summary

CECO Environmental beats NPK International on 11 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 superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, Hayward had 8 more articles in the media than NPK International. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Hayward and 0 mentions for NPK International. Hayward's average media sentiment score of 0.06 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

Hayward presently has a consensus target price of $17.50, indicating a potential upside of 7.86%. NPK International has a consensus target price of $14.17, indicating a potential downside of 7.20%. Given Hayward's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly 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)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
NPK International	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Hayward has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NPK International has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

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

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	3.14	$151.57M	$0.73	22.23
NPK International	$277.04M	4.65	$38.94M	$0.46	33.18

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%

Summary

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

How does NPK International compare to Enerflex?

Enerflex (NYSE:EFXT) 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 earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Enerflex had 2 more articles in the media than NPK International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Enerflex and 0 mentions for NPK International. Enerflex's average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat NPK International's score of 0.00 indicating that Enerflex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Enerflex	Neutral
NPK International	Neutral

Enerflex has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NPK International has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Enerflex	$2.57B	1.15	$64M	$0.67	36.23
NPK International	$277.04M	4.65	$38.94M	$0.46	33.18

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
Enerflex	3.19%	14.53%	5.89%
NPK International	13.71%	10.56%	8.65%

Enerflex currently has a consensus price target of $35.33, indicating a potential upside of 45.55%. NPK International has a consensus price target of $14.17, indicating a potential downside of 7.20%. Given Enerflex's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Enerflex is more favorable than NPK International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Enerflex	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
NPK International	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

46.5% of Enerflex 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

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

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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NPKI vs. The Competition

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Metric	NPK International	INTERNET SOFTWARE Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.29B	$15.50B	$37.41B	$23.26B
Dividend Yield	N/A	3.63%	3.30%	4.05%
P/E Ratio	33.20	58.83	78.96	31.23
Price / Sales	4.65	39.37	620.87	21.13
Price / Cash	20.92	68.61	46.62	24.30
Price / Book	3.67	6.09	9.50	4.69
Net Income	$38.94M	$384.51M	$1.07B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-3.94%	-2.27%	-0.34%	0.05%
1 Month Performance	-1.48%	-5.59%	2.93%	0.81%
1 Year Performance	79.80%	-11.05%	154.45%	24.21%

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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	2.3114 of 5 stars	$15.10 +2.3%	$14.17 -6.2%	+70.5%	$1.28B	$287.34M	32.83	1,550
ALH Alliance Laundry	3.5959 of 5 stars	$26.88 0.0%	$30.00 +11.6%	N/A	$5.34B	$1.71B	32.38	3,973	Insider Trade
WHD Cactus	4.2283 of 5 stars	$54.52 -0.3%	$63.40 +16.3%	+15.1%	$4.37B	$1.08B	51.43	1,500	High Trading Volume
CECO CECO Environmental	3.0646 of 5 stars	$98.68 +0.3%	$102.83 +4.2%	+224.8%	$3.54B	$774.38M	266.70	1,540
HAYW Hayward	2.8657 of 5 stars	$15.02 +0.1%	$17.50 +16.5%	+12.8%	$3.26B	$1.12B	20.57	1,980	Positive News

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

How does NPK International compare to Alliance Laundry?

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Does the media prefer ALH or NPKI?

Is ALH or NPKI more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ALH or NPKI?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, ALH or NPKI?

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Does the media favor WHD or NPKI?

Is WHD or NPKI more profitable?

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Do insiders and institutionals believe in WHD or NPKI?

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Which has preferable valuation & earnings, NPKI or CECO?

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Which has more volatility & risk, NPKI or CECO?

Do analysts rate NPKI or CECO?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of NPKI or CECO?

Is NPKI or CECO more profitable?

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Does the media prefer HAYW or NPKI?

Do analysts prefer HAYW or NPKI?

Which has more risk & volatility, HAYW or NPKI?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of HAYW or NPKI?

Which has better earnings & valuation, HAYW or NPKI?

Is HAYW or NPKI more profitable?

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How does NPK International compare to Enerflex?

Does the media prefer EFXT or NPKI?

Which has more risk and volatility, EFXT or NPKI?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, EFXT or NPKI?

Is EFXT or NPKI more profitable?

Do analysts recommend EFXT or NPKI?

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