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NPKINPK International Inc.Sell5.5·$14.88-0.63%
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NPK International Inc. (NPKI) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5High Confidence

Industrials · Building Products & Equipment

Sell if holding. Engine flags exit at $14.88. Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5.

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

$14.88+15.7% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#6 of 19 Building Products & Equipment
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield2.28%
Stop $13.88Target $17.28(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 2.0:1
Analyst target$20.33+36.6%3 analysts
$17.28our TP
$14.88price
$20.33mean
$22

Sell if holding. Engine flags exit at $14.88. Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.5/10, high confidence.

Passes 8/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 50d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Aug 4, 202650d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)35.7
P/E (Fwd)24.2
Mkt Cap$1.3B
EV/EBITDA16.6
Profit Mgn13.7%
ROE10.5%
Rev Growth15.9%
Beta1.24
DividendNone
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.25bullish

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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 6.3>=5.5A.R:R 2.0 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 50d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
37 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $14.09Resistance $16.12

Price Targets

$14
$17
A.Upside+16.1%
A.R:R2.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Analyst Consensus

Analysts10
Consensus4.1/5
Avg Target$20

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-04 (50d)

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. Engine flags exit at $14.88. Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $13.88. Score 5.5/10, high confidence.

What is the NPKI stock price target?

Take-profit target: $17.28 (+15.7% upside). Prior stop was $13.88. Stop-loss: $13.88.

What are the risks of investing in NPKI?

Leverage penalty (D/E 5.5): -1.5.

Is NPKI overvalued or undervalued?

NPK International Inc. trades at a P/E of 35.7 (forward 24.2). TrendMatrix value score: 4.7/10. 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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