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NPKINPK International Inc.Sell5.1·$14.77-0.74%
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NPK International Inc. (NPKI) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5High Confidence

Industrials · Building Products & Equipment

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $14.77: Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

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

$14.77+17.4% A.UpsideScore 5.1/10#8 of 19 Building Products & Equipment
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield2.29%
Stop $13.69Target $17.28(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 2.3:1
Analyst target$20.33+37.7%3 analysts
$17.28our TP
$14.77price
$20.33mean
$22

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $14.77: Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: RSI 44 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.1/10, high confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 56d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-09
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Aug 4, 202656d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7
Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5
Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 5.5), Material insider selling (7 sells, 0.28% of cap)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)35.4
P/E (Fwd)24.0
Mkt Cap$1.3B
EV/EBITDA16.5
Profit Mgn13.7%
ROE10.5%
Rev Growth15.9%
Beta1.24
DividendNone
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.25bullish
IV121%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
2.7
Quality Rank
4.5
Growth Rank
7.4
GatesMomentum 4.9<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 4.9>=4.5A.R:R 2.3 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 56d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
44 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $14.09Resistance $16.12

Price Targets

$14
$17
A.Upside+17.0%
A.R:R2.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Analyst Consensus

Analysts10
Consensus4.1/5
Avg Target$20

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-04 (56d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NPKI stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $14.77: Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: RSI 44 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $13.69. Score 5.1/10, high confidence.

What is the NPKI stock price target?

Take-profit target: $17.28 (+17.4% upside). Prior stop was $13.69. Stop-loss: $13.69.

What are the risks of investing in NPKI?

Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7; Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5; Value-trap signals (2/5): High leverage (D/E 5.5), Material insider selling (7 sells, 0.28% of cap).

Is NPKI overvalued or undervalued?

NPK International Inc. trades at a P/E of 35.4 (forward 24.0). TrendMatrix value score: 4.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about NPKI?

10 analysts cover NPKI with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $20.

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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