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NPOEnpro Inc.Sell5.0·$333.88-0.91%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Enpro has delivered strong cash generation with a Piotroski F-Score of 9/9 and free cash flow at 308% of net income, but its valuation has moved ahead of fundamentals with a negative asymmetry ratio and the stock trading above its analyst price target, limiting near-term upside.

Thesis pillars

  • Exceptional Cash ConversionStable
  • Earnings Beat ConsistencyStable
  • Elevated Options Market RiskDeteriorating
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Enpro Inc. (NPO) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

SellModerate Confidence

Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $333.88 — A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak overall score: 5.0/10.

Enpro Inc. designs and manufactures sealing and advanced surface technology products across two segments—Sealing Technologies and Advanced Surface Technologies—serving semiconductor, industrial, aerospace, and other end markets from 15 primary facilities in 8 countries. The... Read more

$333.88-8.5% A.UpsideScore 5.0/10#49 of 58 Specialty Industrial Machinery
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield1.90%
IncomeYield0.37%(5y avg 0.86%)Payout60.98%
Stop $310.51Target $376.14(resistance)A.R:R -1.1:1
Analyst target$359.25+7.6%4 analysts
$376.14our TP
$333.88price
$359.25mean
$305
$420

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $333.88 — A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak overall score: 5.0/10. Chart setup: RSI 45 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 4/8 gates (clean insider activity, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-07-26
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Aug 4, 20269d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Positive insider activity
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Weak overall score: 5.0/10
Expensive valuation

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)162.1
P/E (Fwd)31.6
Mkt Cap$7.1B
EV/EBITDA26.8
Profit Mgn3.7%
ROE2.9%
Rev Growth10.9%
Beta1.51
Dividend0.37%
Rating analysts6

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.50bearish
IV54%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • LOWCustomersingle AST customer (~24% of net sales)24%
    10-K Item 1A: 'a customer that accounted for approximately 24% of our 2025 consolidated net sales'
  • MEDIUMSupplierChina rare earth minerals
    10-K Item 1A: 'Some of AST's operations rely upon sourcing certain rare earth minerals that historically have been sourced indirectly from China'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-20Item 5.02LOW
    CIO Larisa R. Joiner to step down April 23, 2026; company conducting search for replacement. Joiner remains as employee at current salary through July 31, 2026 to facilitate transition; eligible for severance under Senior Officer Severance Plan upon termination.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Obv
1.0
Volume
2.5
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
6.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA

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

Pe
0.0
Ev Ebitda
0.0
Forward Pe
3.7
Analyst Target
4.0
Peg Ratio
4.1
Ps
6.2
Forward P/E: 31.6xPEG: 2.45

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

Value Rank
0.9
Quality Rank
2.0
Growth Rank
5.7
GatesMomentum 3.0<4.5A.R:R -1.1=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentEARNINGS PROXIMITY 9d<=14d (soft)Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
45 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $307.95Resistance $383.82

Price Targets

$311
$376
A.Upside-8.5%
A.R:R-1.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-8.5% upside)
! momentum at 3.0 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-04 (9d)

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 NPO stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $333.88 — A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak overall score: 5.0/10. Chart setup: RSI 45 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $310.51. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the NPO stock price target?

Take-profit target: $376.14 (-8.5% upside). Prior stop was $310.51. Stop-loss: $310.51.

What are the risks of investing in NPO?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak overall score: 5.0/10; Expensive valuation.

Is NPO overvalued or undervalued?

Enpro Inc. trades at a P/E of 162.1 (forward 31.6). TrendMatrix value score: 3.2/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about NPO?

6 analysts cover NPO with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $359.

What does Enpro Inc. do?Enpro Inc. designs and manufactures sealing and advanced surface technology products across two segments—Sealing...

Enpro Inc. designs and manufactures sealing and advanced surface technology products across two segments—Sealing Technologies and Advanced Surface Technologies—serving semiconductor, industrial, aerospace, and other end markets from 15 primary facilities in 8 countries. The company generated $1.14 billion in sales in 2025, with semiconductor representing 32.1% of revenue; roughly two-thirds of Sealing Technologies revenue comes from recurring aftermarket sales.

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