5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: National Presto
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, diversified manufacturer National PrestoIndustries (NYS: NPK) has earned a coveted five-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at National Presto's business and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
National Presto facts
Headquarters (founded) | Eau Claire, Wis. (1905) |
Market Cap | $515.3 million |
Industry | Aerospace and defense |
Trailing-12-Month Revenue | $437.8 million |
Management | Chairman/CEO Maryjo Cohen (since 1994) |
Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) | 18.2% |
Cash/Debt | $118.8 million / $0 |
Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
Competitors | American Ammunition |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 98% of the 601 members who have rated National Presto believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Just last week, one of those Fools, JohnCLeven, tapped National Presto as a particularly special income opportunity: "[A]dd in the yearly special dividend averaging between $5-$8 per share the past 5 years and your getting a yield of 7-11% at today's price. Conclusion: while budget cuts could hurt [National Presto] for sure, the cash stash, low valuation, and 7-11% yield make this worth holding on to for the time being."
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