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Sturm Ruger vs National Presto Industries: RGR and NPK compared
Sturm Ruger is the larger company: $148M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $144M for National Presto Industries (Q3 2026). National Presto Industries is growing faster (+25% against +16% a year earlier). National Presto Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.8% against 4.1%.
Where the money goes: RGR and NPK
Sturm Ruger (RGR) · Q3 2026
Sturm Ruger, Q3 2026: revenue $148M (+16% year over year), operating margin 4.1%, net earnings $5.8M, operating cash flow −$11.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
National Presto Industries (NPK) · Q3 2026
National Presto Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $144M (+25% year over year), operating margin 13.8%, net earnings $20.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Sturm Ruger (RGR) | National Presto Industries (NPK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $148M | $144M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +16% | +25% |
| Gross margin | 20.7% | — |
| Operating margin | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Net earnings | $5.8M | $20.0M |
| Net margin | 3.9% | 13.8% |
| Operating cash flow | −$11.8M | — |
| Market value | $700M | — |
| P/E | 42.5× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $43.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Sturm Ruger
- Net firearms sales: $147M (99%)
- Net castings sales: $799K (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Sturm Ruger or National Presto Industries?
Sturm Ruger is the larger company: $148M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $144M for National Presto Industries (Q3 2026).
Is Sturm Ruger or National Presto Industries growing faster?
National Presto Industries is growing faster (+25% against +16% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Sturm Ruger or National Presto Industries?
National Presto Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.8% against 4.1%.
More: Sturm Ruger earnings · how Sturm Ruger makes money · National Presto Industries earnings · how National Presto Industries makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 8-K filed Nov 2, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.