NVEC
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NVE Corporation (NVEC) closed at $66.24 as of 2026-03-20, trading 2.5% above its 200-week moving average of $64.62. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 4.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 46, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.93 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1560 weeks of data, NVEC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NVEC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.1%.
With a market cap of $320 million, NVEC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.3%. Return on equity stands at 23.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.5x book value.
NVEC passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 30 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NVEC would have grown to $160, compared to $1667 for the S&P 500. NVEC has returned 1.6% annualized vs 9.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 2.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NVEC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NVEC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying NVEC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.3% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +4.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 70% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +38.3% vs +21.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NVEC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NVEC has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +18.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1997 | Jun 2003 | 328 | 86.6% | -56.2% | +73.4% |
| Mar 2005 | Aug 2006 | 74 | 41.9% | -14.2% | +635.3% |
| Jan 2007 | Mar 2007 | 9 | 17.9% | -13.7% | +450.2% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 3 | 10.2% | -6.8% | +396.3% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 6 | 20.4% | +3.7% | +412.1% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 4 | 6.6% | +23.6% | +454.9% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | 9 | 25.1% | +139.1% | +489.9% |
| Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 | 2 | 5.0% | +85.0% | +441.1% |
| Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 | 3 | 2.1% | +7.8% | +163.8% |
| Apr 2013 | Oct 2013 | 24 | 10.2% | +1.3% | +152.0% |
| Apr 2014 | Jun 2014 | 8 | 5.2% | +31.7% | +143.6% |
| Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 | 2 | 3.7% | +55.5% | +142.3% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 9 | 14.0% | +19.7% | +133.8% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 8 | 13.3% | +49.3% | +132.7% |
| Jun 2019 | Jan 2020 | 32 | 15.8% | -8.8% | +44.0% |
| Feb 2020 | Feb 2021 | 54 | 37.6% | +2.5% | +37.1% |
| Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 | 5 | 4.7% | -18.3% | +32.1% |
| Dec 2021 | Dec 2021 | 1 | 3.3% | +11.3% | +32.6% |
| Jan 2022 | Oct 2022 | 39 | 27.6% | +32.2% | +40.3% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 5 | 11.7% | N/A | +21.8% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 4 | 5.9% | N/A | +9.3% |
| Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 | 2 | 6.0% | N/A | +8.5% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 3 | 4.6% | N/A | +10.1% |
| Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 | 1 | 0.0% | N/A | +3.9% |
| Average | 26 | — | +18.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NVEC below its 200-week moving average?
No. NVE Corporation (NVEC) is currently 2.5% above its 200-week moving average of $64.62. It would need to fall to $64.62 to cross below the line.
What is NVEC's 200-week moving average price?
NVE Corporation's 200-week moving average is $64.62 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NVEC drops below its 200-week moving average?
NVEC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +18.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is NVEC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NVEC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 46. Free cash flow yield is 2.3%. Return on equity is 23.4%. Price-to-book is 5.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NVEC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30 years, $100 invested in NVEC would have grown to $160, compared to $1667 for the S&P 500. That's 1.6% annualized vs 9.8% for the index. NVEC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NVEC pay a dividend?
Yes. NVE Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 604.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20