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NN Inc(NNBR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NNBR
09/14/2026: NNBR (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
NN Inc is a specialized manufacturer producing precision metal and plastic components for automotive, medical, and industrial sectors. The company's strengths lie in its technical manufacturing expertise and diversification into non-automotive markets like medical devices. Its primary investment story centers on the successful pivot to electric vehicle components and portfolio optimization to improve cash flow. However, the company faces notable risks, including high financial leverage and sensitivity to cyclical demand, which could impact valuation. NN Inc is best suited for investors comfortable with industrial cyclicality and monitoring management's progress on debt reduction and operational efficiency, rather than those seeking dividends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is contingent on successful penetration into EV and medical markets. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock has historically lacked the sustained price trend required for momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The stock may appear undervalued, but high leverage presents significant valuation risk. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High financial leverage and cyclical industry exposure contribute to significant stock price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock exhibits significant fluctuations driven by industrial cycle sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | High debt levels complicate traditional valuation metrics and increase equity risk. |
| Competition risk (industrial manufacturing) | Medium | Global competition from larger players limits pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company has a solid niche but faces cyclical headwinds and restructuring challenges. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no dividend income available for shareholders. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successful deleveraging depends on consistent operational execution. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 53.83% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/14/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 295.64M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.4M shares | Beta 2.62 | 52 Weeks Range 1.10 - 4.48 | Updated Date 09/13/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.10 - 4.48 | Updated Date 09/13/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.97 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Solutions | Precision metal parts for automotive fuel systems and EV powertrains. | The company earns money by supplying critical parts for vehicles. |
| Power Solutions | Bearings and assemblies for industrial and medical equipment. | The company earns money by making components for machines and healthcare tools. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 18.83 | Enterprise Value 485.57M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65 |
Enterprise Value 485.57M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.07 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.55 | Shares Outstanding 82.58M | Shares Floating 68.45M |
Shares Outstanding 82.58M | Shares Floating 68.45M | ||
Percent Insiders 5.7 | Percent Institutions 41.8 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About NN Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Charlotte, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-05-15 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Harold C. Bevis | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Conglomerates | Full time employees 2300 | Website https://www.nninc.com |
Full time employees 2300 | Website https://www.nninc.com | ||
NN, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision components and assemblies for various end markets in the United States, China, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Poland, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Mobile Solutions and Power Solutions. The Mobile Solutions segment manufactures and sells system critical components for automotive, general industrial, and medical end markets for use in power steering, braking, transmissions, gasoline fuel system, diesel injection, and diesel emissions treatment applications, as well as in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Its Power Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and sells a range of high-precision metal and plastic components, assemblies, and finished devices used in various applications, such as power control and transportation electrification. The company's products include electrical contacts, connectors, contact assemblies, and precision stampings for the electrical, general industrial, automotive, aerospace and defense, and medical end markets. This segment also produces various tools and instruments for the orthopedics and medical/surgical end markets. NN, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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