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NVE Corporation(NVEC)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-41.34% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$72.64
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NVEC

10/23/2026: NVEC (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 2 days. Simulated Profits (-41.34%). Updated daily EoD!

NVE Corporation is a specialized semiconductor company known for its proprietary spintronic technology, specifically magnetic sensors and isolators. The company maintains a strong competitive position by serving niche, high-reliability industrial and medical markets where performance is critical. Its primary investment story centers on consistent profitability, high operating margins, and a reliable history of dividend payments. However, the company faces risks from larger, better-funded competitors and limited product diversification. NVE may be a suitable fit for value or dividend-focused investors seeking exposure to industrial technology; stakeholders should monitor its ability to maintain technological leadership and defend its margins against larger market participants.

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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is steady and niche-focused rather than explosive or rapid.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to be more stable and dividend-focused than a high-volatility momentum play.
Value investorStrong fitThe company's strong balance sheet and consistent cash generation often appeal to value-oriented investors.
Dividend investorStrong fitNVE is known for a history of attractive dividend payouts and strong financial health.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the balance sheet is strong, it is a single-sector tech stock with inherent market and execution risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can react to sector-specific cyclicality in the semiconductor market.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must weigh the company's steady cash flow against potentially high earnings multiples.
Competition risk (Semiconductor giants)HighLarge competitors like ADI and TXN have vast resources to replicate or undercut specialized technologies.
Business qualityStrongThe company has maintained strong margins and a robust cash position for many years.
Dividend incomeStrongDividends are a primary component of the investment thesis for this stock.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on maintaining technical leadership in a very narrow field.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -57.73%
Avg. Invested days 32
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NVEC receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NVEC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with strong financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, moderate earnings growth (+0.9%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 54.9%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+1.8%), very low insider ownership of 0.41%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NVEC's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 78.7% and operating margin of 60.5%. Cash strength is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 5-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is NVEC's strongest growth driver at +10.8% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+1.8%, moderate) and earnings growth (+0.9%, moderate) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 94.1% and approximately 99.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.41%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Penserra Capital Management, LLC 13.13%
Defiance ETFs, LLC 13.13%
BlackRock Inc 8.76%
State Street Corp 7.75%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.46%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NVEC generates approximately $787 of gross profit, $605 of operating income, and $549 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 14.69%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NVEC has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 351.87M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.69
1Y Target Price 79
Price to earnings Ratio 19.69
1Y Target Price 79
Volume (30-day avg) 119.4K shares
Beta 1.29
52 Weeks Range 55.25 - 133.84
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 55.25 - 133.84
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 5.85%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.69

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Spintronic ProductsGMR sensors and IsoLoop isolators for industrial and medical markets.The company makes money by selling highly specialized, high-performance chips that manage signals and sensing for critical equipment.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-21
When After Market
Estimate -
Actual 0.65

Profitability

Profit Margin 58.15%
Operating Margin (TTM) 54.95%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 19.52%
Return on Equity (TTM) 30.39%

Valuation

Trailing PE 19.69
Forward PE 21.05
Enterprise Value 451.00M
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.44
Enterprise Value 451.00M
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.44
Enterprise Value to Revenue 14.43
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.54
Shares Outstanding 4.84M
Shares Floating 4.82M
Shares Outstanding 4.84M
Shares Floating 4.82M
Percent Insiders 0.41
Percent Institutions 94.08

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon 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)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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