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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 6.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.3%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -47%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -53%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -9.5%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.8%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -6.1%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 59%
  
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 58%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 53%
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Datacenter Power. Themes include Industrial Robotics, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 6.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.3%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 59%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 58%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 53%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Datacenter Power. Themes include Industrial Robotics, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -47%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -53%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -9.5%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.8%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -6.1%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

NVEC Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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NVE Corporation (NVEC) experienced significant stock movement, including a 5.19% gain on December 3, 2025, and a 14.02% rise over the two weeks leading up to that date, which can be attributed to several key developments. These factors generally indicate investor optimism despite some reported year-over-year declines in financial metrics.

1. NVE Corporation reported a 4% sequential increase in revenue for its second quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended September 30, 2025. This increase was driven by strong growth in distributor and non-defense sales, indicating strength in specific market segments.

2. Management expressed confidence in continued growth for the December quarter and the second half of fiscal 2026. This optimism was based on a healthy sales pipeline, improving distributor demand, and anticipated favorable tax credits.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
NVEC Return-15%29%2%28%9%-18%27%
Peers Return46%17%-5%13%-4%5%85%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NVEC Win Rate50%58%42%67%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate52%42%32%42%35%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NVEC Max Drawdown-39%0%-33%0%-10%-33% 
Peers Max Drawdown-27%-12%-30%-12%-16%-26% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: QCOM, FSLR, SLAB, POWI, AMBQ.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventNVECS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-44.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven79.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven286 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-42.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven73.9%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven357 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-54.4%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven119.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-57.0%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven132.6%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven193 days1480 days

Compare to QCOM, FSLR, SLAB, POWI, AMBQ


In The Past

NVE's stock fell -44.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 7/23/2021. A -44.2% loss requires a 79.3% gain to breakeven.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
0.9%0.9%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
0.8%0.8%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.3%3.3%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
5.1%5.1%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
4.0%4.0%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
0.9%0.9%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
0.8%0.8%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.3%3.3%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
5.1%5.1%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
4.0%4.0%0.0%

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Financials

NVECQCOMFSLRSLABPOWIAMBQMedian
NameNVE Qualcomm First So.Silicon .Power In.Ambiq Mi. 
Mkt Price66.22174.18256.06137.6836.1927.53101.95
Mkt Cap0.3187.827.54.52.0-4.5
Rev LTM2544,2844,34374344669594
Op Inc LTM1512,3941,362-965-3810
FCF LTM1312,820-9437480-2143
FCF 3Y Avg1611,277-557-165-16
CFO LTM1414,01229997100-1699
CFO 3Y Avg1712,5047621985-85

Growth & Margins

NVECQCOMFSLRSLABPOWIAMBQMedian
NameNVE Qualcomm First So.Silicon .Power In.Ambiq Mi. 
Rev Chg LTM-9.5%13.7%15.4%47.1%10.5%-13.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-5.8%1.2%20.6%-0.7%-12.3%--0.7%
Rev Chg Q-6.1%10.0%8.6%23.8%2.7%-8.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.6%2.4%2.0%5.6%0.7%-2.0%
Op Mgn LTM59.1%28.0%31.3%-12.9%1.2%-54.6%14.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg62.6%25.9%22.9%-15.6%5.4%-22.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-2.0%-0.2%-0.9%3.2%-3.5%--0.9%
CFO/Rev LTM57.7%31.6%6.9%13.1%22.5%-22.6%17.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg57.1%31.5%21.7%2.8%19.4%-21.7%
FCF/Rev LTM52.6%28.9%-21.7%9.9%17.9%-29.7%13.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg53.2%28.4%-14.8%0.1%14.8%-14.8%

Valuation

NVECQCOMFSLRSLABPOWIAMBQMedian
NameNVE Qualcomm First So.Silicon .Power In.Ambiq Mi. 
Mkt Cap0.3187.827.54.52.0-4.5
P/S12.74.05.45.85.0-5.4
P/EBIT21.513.517.1-52.3420.2-17.1
P/E22.832.418.8-50.0125.0-22.8
P/CFO22.112.879.144.222.4-22.4
Total Yield10.5%5.2%5.3%-2.0%2.9%-5.2%
Dividend Yield6.1%2.1%0.0%0.0%2.1%-2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.3%7.0%-2.6%-0.1%2.2%-2.2%
D/E0.00.10.00.00.0-0.0
Net D/E-0.10.0-0.0-0.1-0.1--0.1

Returns

NVECQCOMFSLRSLABPOWIAMBQMedian
NameNVE Qualcomm First So.Silicon .Power In.Ambiq Mi. 
1M Rtn-2.1%-3.6%-3.6%7.6%-12.5%-6.0%-3.6%
3M Rtn6.0%10.7%27.1%5.1%-17.1%-28.3%5.5%
6M Rtn-4.9%18.2%60.2%9.9%-32.9%-9.9%
12M Rtn-10.4%9.5%23.4%22.7%-44.2%-9.5%
3Y Rtn21.3%47.6%52.1%-2.8%-52.4%-21.3%
1M Excs Rtn-2.1%-3.6%-3.6%7.6%-12.5%-6.0%-3.6%
3M Excs Rtn-2.4%3.7%21.5%-3.3%-23.9%-37.5%-2.8%
6M Excs Rtn-19.6%3.5%45.5%-4.9%-47.7%--4.9%
12M Excs Rtn-22.6%-1.2%14.9%10.9%-57.3%--1.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-53.0%-16.6%-18.2%-72.8%-123.3%--53.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment30    
Contract research and development 1111
Product sales 37262124
Total3038272125


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity316,916
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-3.3%
Average Daily Volume42,838
Days-to-Cover Short Interest7.40
Basic Shares Quantity4,837,166
Short % of Basic Shares6.6%