National Presto Industries, Inc. Exhibit 11 The following presents the computation of per share earnings reflecting the assumption that the granted shares under the 1988 Stock Option Plan will be exercised. (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Second Quarter First Six Months ----------------------- ----------------------- 2003 2002 2003 2002 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net Earnings (loss) (1) $ 1,918 $ 1,083 $ 3,971 $ (1,277) ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted average common shares outstanding (2) 6,817 6,840 6,824 6,839 Common share equivalents relating to stock options when dilutive 1 1 1 - Adjusted common and common equivalent ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- shares for computation (3) 6,818 6,841 6,825 6,839 ========== ========== ========== ========== Net earnings (loss) per share: Basic (1 divided by 2) $ 0.28 $ 0.16 $ 0.58 $ (0.19) ========== ========== ========== ========== Diluted (1 divided by 3) $ 0.28 $ 0.16 $ 0.58 $ (0.19) ========== ========== ========== ==========