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Nortech Systems Incorporated (NSYS)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: NSYS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -27.64% | Avg. Invested days 17 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 23.58M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.26 | 52 Weeks Range 7.25 - 15.55 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.25 - 15.55 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.23 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -2.79% | Operating Margin (TTM) -5.01% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.78% | Return on Equity (TTM) -9.81% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 44235880 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 |
Enterprise Value 44235880 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.37 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.53 | Shares Outstanding 2760990 | Shares Floating 913502 |
Shares Outstanding 2760990 | Shares Floating 913502 | ||
Percent Insiders 66.24 | Percent Institutions 5.29 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Nortech Systems Incorporated

Company Overview
History and Background
Nortech Systems Incorporated, founded in 1990, is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical devices. It started with a focus on cable assemblies and has evolved into offering a broad range of services, including design, testing, and full product assembly.
Core Business Areas
- Medical Device Manufacturing: Manufactures cable assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and higher-level assemblies for medical devices.
- Industrial Equipment Manufacturing: Provides manufacturing services for industrial equipment, including cable assemblies, PCBAs, and box builds.
- Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing: Provides design, manufacturing and testing of complex interconnection solutions to leading defense & aerospace firms.
Leadership and Structure
Jay D. Miller serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with functional departments such as engineering, manufacturing, sales, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Cable Assemblies: Designs and manufactures custom cable assemblies for various applications. Competitors include Amphenol (APH) and TE Connectivity (TEL). Market share data is not publicly available. This product contributes a significant portion of their revenue.
- Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs): Provides PCBAs for medical devices, industrial equipment, and other applications. Competitors include Sanmina (SANM) and Jabil (JBL). Market share data is not publicly available. This product contributes a significant portion of their revenue.
- Box Build Assemblies: Performs full product assembly of complex electromechanical devices. Competitors include Flex (FLEX) and Celestica (CLS). Market share data is not publicly available. This product contributes a significant portion of their revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry is experiencing growth due to increasing demand for electronics in medical, industrial, and defense sectors. Trends include miniaturization, increased complexity, and a focus on quality and reliability.
Positioning
Nortech Systems Incorporated positions itself as a provider of high-quality, complex manufacturing solutions with a focus on regulated industries. Its competitive advantages include its engineering expertise and its ability to meet stringent regulatory requirements.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global EMS market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Nortech is a smaller player focused on specific niches, therefore their TAM is a subset of this larger market, likely in the range of $1B-$5B, and they are competing for a smaller share of this niche market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong engineering capabilities
- Focus on regulated industries
- Long-standing customer relationships
- Vertical integration capabilities
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to larger EMS providers
- Customer Concentration Risk
- High debt levels
- Limited Geographic Diversification
Opportunities
- Growth in medical device market
- Increasing outsourcing of manufacturing services
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Adoption of new technologies such as automation
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Supply chain disruptions
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JBL
- SANM
- FLEX
- CLS
- APH
- TEL
Competitive Landscape
Nortech Systems Incorporated competes with larger EMS providers with greater scale and resources. Its advantages include its focus on regulated industries and its engineering expertise. Nortech's disadvantages include its smaller scale and customer concentration.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires specific financial data to be added from financial statements. Placeholders added for demonstration only.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest moderate revenue growth driven by demand in the medical device market. Requires specific financial data to be added from financial statements. Placeholders added for demonstration only.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its engineering services and investing in automation to improve efficiency.
Summary
Nortech Systems Incorporated is a niche player in the EMS industry, focusing on high-quality manufacturing for regulated industries. The company has strong engineering capabilities and long-standing customer relationships. However, Nortech faces challenges due to its smaller scale, customer concentration, and high debt. The company needs to address these challenges to sustain growth and improve profitability.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is based on available information and may not be exact.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Nortech Systems Incorporated
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Maple Grove, MN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-06-24 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Jay Dean Miller | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Medical Devices | Full time employees 701 | Website https://www.nortechsys.com |
Full time employees 701 | Website https://www.nortechsys.com |
Nortech Systems Incorporated provides engineering design and manufacturing solutions for electromedical devices, electromechanical systems, assemblies, and components in the United States, Mexico, and China. It offers a range of value-added engineering, technical, manufacturing, and support services, including project management, designing, testing, prototyping, manufacturing, supply chain management, and post-market services. The company also manufacturing and engineering services that include complex electromedical and electromechanical product, such as medical devices, wire and cable assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, complex higher-level assemblies, and other box builds for a range of industries. In addition, it offers engineering and repair services. The company serves original equipment manufacturers in the medical devices and imaging, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets through business development teams and independent manufacturers' representatives. Nortech Systems Incorporated was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

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