Is NAPCO Security Technologies Stock Outperforming Its Rivals?
NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC) stock delivered a moderate 14% return over the past year, but how does this smaller player truly measure up against its security and industrial peers? A closer examination reveals NSSC demonstrates strong profitability, boasting impressive operating and free cash flow margins. However, it exhibits lower revenue growth and a premium valuation compared to many rivals, which could limit upside potential against larger, faster-growing companies in the sector.
- NSSC’s 26.9% operating margin, highest among peers, suggests superior cost control or a premium niche.
- NSSC’s 2.9% LTM revenue growth lags peers, indicating slower market penetration or mature product lines.
- NSSC’s 13.6% stock gain and 30.8 PE trail ALLE/REZI, signaling investor growth concerns despite valuation.
Here’s how NAPCO Security Technologies stacks up across size, valuation, and profitability versus key peers.
| NSSC | ALLE | ALRM | ADT | REZI | MSA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 1.5 | 14.2 | 2.4 | 6.6 | 5.3 | 7.1 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 0.2 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 5.1 | 7.4 | 1.9 |
| PE Ratio | 30.8 | 22.2 | 18.9 | 10.2 | -8.2 | 25.4 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 2.9% | 6.9% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 15.5% | 3.3% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 26.9% | 21.0% | 13.1% | 25.5% | 8.4% | 21.0% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 27.9% | 17.1% | 15.4% | 27.1% | -17.9% | 15.2% |
| 12M Market Return | 13.6% | 26.4% | -20.1% | 7.0% | 57.2% | 11.5% |
For more details on NAPCO Security Technologies, read Buy or Sell NSSC Stock. Below we compare NSSC’s growth, margin, and valuation with peers across years
Revenue Growth Comparison
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| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSSC | 2.9% | -3.8% | 11.1% | 18.4% | |
| ALLE | 6.9% | – | 3.3% | 11.6% | 14.1% |
| ALRM | 7.4% | – | 6.6% | 4.6% | 12.5% |
| ADT | 6.3% | – | 5.3% | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| REZI | 15.5% | – | 8.3% | -2.0% | 9.0% |
| MSA | 3.3% | – | 1.1% | 17.0% | 9.1% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSSC | 26.9% | 25.5% | 28.5% | 17.8% | |
| ALLE | 21.0% | – | 20.7% | 19.6% | 17.9% |
| ALRM | 13.1% | – | 11.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| ADT | 25.5% | – | 25.2% | 26.2% | 16.8% |
| REZI | 8.4% | – | 8.5% | 9.4% | 10.1% |
| MSA | 21.0% | – | 22.1% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSSC | 30.8 | 34.9 | 26.3 | 46.4 | |
| ALLE | 22.2 | – | 23.2 | 21.3 | 24.3 |
| ALRM | 18.9 | – | 20.4 | 37.4 | 57.3 |
| ADT | 10.2 | – | 14.5 | 13.6 | 46.4 |
| REZI | -8.2 | – | 44.2 | 16.1 | 9.7 |
| MSA | 25.4 | – | 22.1 | 111.2 | 36.9 |
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