National Presto Industries, Inc.
National Presto Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPK) is trading at $148.16, about ₹14,232 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 0.94% today. Indian residents can buy National Presto Industries from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$145.00
Today's high
$148.87
52 week low
$91.28
52 week high
$158.17
NPK opened at $146.76, closed previously at $146.78, and has traded between $91.28 and $158.17 over the past 52 weeks.
About
National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK), a company established in 1905 and headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, primarily serves the North American market through its diverse operations. The company is structured into three main divisions: Housewares/Small Appliances, Defense, and Safety. The Housewares/Small Appliance segment is dedicated to the design, marketing, and distribution of a wide array of kitchenware and small electric devices. These products, often sold under the "Presto Control Master" brand, include essentials like pressure cookers, food canners, various temperature-controlled cooking surfaces (such as skillets, griddles, woks, and multi-cookers), slow cookers, deep and air fryers, waffle makers, and pizza ovens. Their extensive catalog also features slicer/shredders, electric heaters, several types of corn poppers (hot air, oil, microwave), dehydrators, rice cookers, specialized bacon and egg cookers, coffeemakers, electric tea kettles, knife sharpeners, and other assorted kitchen tools and timers. Sales for this division are conducted directly with retailers and through a network of independent distributors. NPK's Defense division manufactures and supplies specialized products for military applications. This includes 40mm ammunition, precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components, and cases for medium-caliber cartridges. Furthermore, the segment produces a range of energetic materials such as detonators, booster pellets, release cartridges, and lead azide. Its primary customers are the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and leading DOD prime contractors. Lastly, the Safety segment focuses on pioneering technology to enhance storage safety. Utilizing patented innovations in machine learning, digital sensors, and cloud-based systems, this division continuously monitors freezers and refrigerators. Its purpose is to detect potential issues and alert users to safety concerns regarding stored pharmaceuticals and food items.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
113.15K
Market cap
$1.06B
P/E Ratio
24.73
Price-to-sales ratio
1.95
Enterprise value
$792.83M
Free cash flow yield
-4.74%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.02
Return on equity
8.37%
ROIC
7.77%
Beta
0.49
Dividend yield
0.67%
Last dividend
$1.00
Financial overview
Revenue
$503.52M
Earnings per share
$4.63
Free cash flow
-$36.17M
Net profit margin
7.86%
Gross margin
16.47%
EBITDA
$47.26M
Revenue growth
29.70%
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How to buy National Presto Industries from India
Indian residents can buy National Presto Industries shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for National Presto Industries and place an order
Find National Presto Industries by name or by its ticker, NPK, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. National Presto Industries trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your National Presto Industries position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in National Presto Industries from India
Trading and taxes when buying National Presto Industries from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. National Presto Industries’ current yield is 0.67%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy National Presto Industries stock?
Yes. National Presto Industries (NPK) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1980, in the Aerospace & Defense industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one National Presto Industries share cost in rupees?
One National Presto Industries share is $148.16 — about ₹14,232 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the National Presto Industries price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying National Presto Industries from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy National Presto Industries with less than the price of one share?
Yes. A whole National Presto Industries share is $148.16, but there is no minimum trade size: you enter a rupee or dollar amount and receive the matching fraction.
How are gains on National Presto Industries shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the National Presto Industries price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does National Presto Industries pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. National Presto Industries pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.67%; the last declared dividend was $1.00 per share, about ₹96.06. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade National Presto Industries from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on National Presto Industries shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare National Presto Industries shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your National Presto Industries holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell National Presto Industries and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.