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NVE Corporation (NVEC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6294452064
CUSIP
629445206
IPO Date
Sep 26, 1996

Highlights

Market Cap
$316.97M
Enterprise Value
$314.34M
EPS (TTM)
$2.93
PE Ratio
22.38
PEG Ratio
2.03
Total Revenue (TTM)
$25.95M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$20.54M
EBITDA (TTM)
$16.18M
Year Range
$51.50 - $82.30
ROA (TTM)
23.62%
ROE (TTM)
24.30%

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NVE Corporation

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NVE Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

NVE Corporation (NVEC) has returned 12.06% so far this year and 9.12% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NVEC has returned 7.50% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


NVE Corporation

1D
0.75%
1M
-4.85%
YTD
12.06%
6M
3.36%
1Y
9.12%
3Y*
-2.41%
5Y*
4.15%
10Y*
7.50%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 1996, NVEC's average daily return is +0.20%, while the average monthly return is +1.54%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Jun 2003 with a return of +200.8%, while the worst month was Dec 1999 at -55.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, NVEC closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 25, 2002 with a return of +451.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 7, 1999 at -80.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202613.75%3.53%-4.85%12.06%
2025-12.00%-2.58%-7.41%-8.83%24.18%3.44%-13.97%3.68%1.07%5.79%-6.04%-7.21%-22.70%
20243.27%4.50%7.88%-9.74%-3.51%-3.66%20.98%-6.22%-4.63%-5.63%3.90%5.37%9.21%
202314.14%4.27%9.23%-9.13%19.87%9.03%-17.70%11.67%-7.13%-15.96%5.40%9.43%27.70%
2022-7.90%-7.55%-4.77%-14.85%8.96%-5.74%19.99%-7.65%-8.02%34.99%2.74%1.63%1.86%
202115.46%10.30%-0.53%9.17%-7.44%6.00%2.69%-6.47%-8.89%7.82%-1.03%1.53%28.64%

Benchmark Metrics

NVE Corporation has an annualized alpha of 49.84%, beta of 0.93, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 1996.

  • This stock participated in 128.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 95.64% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
49.84%
Beta
0.93
0.02
Upside Capture
95.64%
Downside Capture
128.20%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NVEC ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


NVEC Risk / Return Rank: 4646
Overall Rank
NVEC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4747
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NVEC Sortino Ratio Rank: 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
NVEC Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
NVEC Calmar Ratio Rank: 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
NVEC Martin Ratio Rank: 4646
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NVE Corporation (NVEC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NVECBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.20

0.90

-0.69

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.59

1.39

-0.80

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.09

1.21

-0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.26

1.40

-1.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.50

6.61

-6.11

Explore NVEC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

NVE Corporation provided a 6.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 9 consecutive years.


5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%9.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$4.00$4.00$4.00$4.00$4.00$4.00$4.00$4.00$4.00$4.00$4.00$5.06

Dividend yield

6.11%6.74%4.91%5.10%6.18%5.86%7.12%5.60%4.57%4.65%5.60%9.01%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for NVE Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$1.00$0.00$1.00
2025$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$4.00
2024$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$4.00
2023$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$4.00
2022$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$4.00
2021$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$4.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

NVE Corporation has a dividend yield of 6.11%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

NVE Corporation has a payout ratio of 136.61%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the NVE Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the NVE Corporation was 99.14%, occurring on Nov 22, 2002. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current NVE Corporation drawdown is 23.78%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-99.14%Oct 10, 19961541Nov 22, 2002
-4.55%Oct 1, 19961Oct 1, 19961Oct 2, 19962
-2.48%Sep 27, 19961Sep 27, 19961Sep 30, 19962
-1.81%Oct 8, 19961Oct 8, 19961Oct 9, 19962

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of NVE Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how NVE Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NVEC, comparing it with other companies in the Semiconductors industry. Currently, NVEC has a P/E ratio of 22.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NVEC compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. NVEC currently has a PEG ratio of 2.0. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NVEC relative to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. Currently, NVEC has a P/S ratio of 12.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NVEC in comparison with other companies in the Semiconductors industry. Currently, NVEC has a P/B value of 5.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items