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NPK International Inc. (NPKI) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5High Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Sell if holding. At $15.40, A.R:R 0.4:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5; Thin upside margin: 3.6%.

NPK International Inc., a temporary worksite access solutions company, manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable composite matting products in the United States and United Kingdom. The company engages in the installation and rental of matting systems, and related site... Read more

$15.40+3.6% A.UpsideScore 5.1/10#20 of 32 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Stop $14.30Target $15.94(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.4:1
Analyst target$18.75+21.8%4 analysts
$15.94our TP
$15.40price
$18.75mean
$20

Sell if holding. At $15.40, A.R:R 0.4:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5; Thin upside margin: 3.6%. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 53, MACD bullish. Score 5.1/10, high confidence.

Passes 5/6 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity no date, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Thin upside margin: 3.6%
Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5
Expensive valuation

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)38.9
P/E (Fwd)25.8
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EV/EBITDA18.2
Profit Mgn13.7%
ROE10.5%
Rev Growth15.9%
Beta
DividendNone
Rating analysts11

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C0.50bullish
IV64%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ev Ebitda
1.1
Peg Ratio
2.2
Pe
3.1
Forward Pe
4.8
Analyst Target
5.0
Ps
7.0
Forward P/E: 25.8xPEG: 5.50
GatesA.R:R 0.4 < 1.5@spotMomentum 6.0>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY NO DATESEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
53 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $14.05Resistance $16.50

Price Targets

$14
$16
A.Upside+3.5%
A.R:R0.4:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Reward/Risk 0.4:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-04-30 (nulld)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NPKI stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $15.40, A.R:R 0.4:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5; Thin upside margin: 3.6%. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 53, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $14.30. Score 5.1/10, high confidence.

What is the NPKI stock price target?

Take-profit target: $15.94 (+3.6% upside). Prior stop was $14.30. Stop-loss: $14.30.

What are the risks of investing in NPKI?

Thin upside margin: 3.6%; Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5; Expensive valuation.

Is NPKI overvalued or undervalued?

NPK International Inc. trades at a P/E of 38.9 (forward 25.8). TrendMatrix value score: 3.9/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about NPKI?

11 analysts cover NPKI with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $19.

What does NPK International Inc. do?NPK International Inc., a temporary worksite access solutions company, manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable...

NPK International Inc., a temporary worksite access solutions company, manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable composite matting products in the United States and United Kingdom. The company engages in the installation and rental of matting systems, and related site construction and services to customers in various markets, including power transmission, oil and natural gas exploration and production, pipeline, renewable energy, petrochemical, construction, and other industries. It also offers recyclable composite mats to customers worldwide; and access road construction, site planning and preparation, environmental protection, erosion control, and site restoration services. The company was formerly known as Newpark Resources, Inc. and changed its name to NPK International Inc. in December 2024. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas..

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