NVEC
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NVE Corporation (NVEC) closed at $87.20 as of 2026-05-01, trading 32.5% above its 200-week moving average of $65.79. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 25.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.08 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1566 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 +18.6%.
With a market cap of $422 million, NVEC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.7%. Return on equity stands at 23.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 7.2x book value.
NVEC passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 30.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NVEC would have grown to $211, compared to $1847 for the S&P 500. NVEC has returned 2.5% annualized vs 10.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 2.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 24 historical episodes, buying NVEC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.6% 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 +18.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1997 | Jun 2003 | 328 | 86.6% | -56.2% | +128.3% |
| Mar 2005 | Aug 2006 | 74 | 41.9% | -14.2% | +868.0% |
| Jan 2007 | Mar 2007 | 9 | 17.9% | -13.7% | +624.4% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 3 | 10.2% | -6.8% | +553.3% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 6 | 20.4% | +3.7% | +574.2% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 4 | 6.6% | +23.6% | +630.5% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | 9 | 25.1% | +139.1% | +676.6% |
| Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 | 2 | 5.0% | +85.0% | +612.3% |
| Nov 2012 | Nov 2012 | 3 | 2.1% | +7.8% | +247.3% |
| Apr 2013 | Oct 2013 | 24 | 10.2% | +1.3% | +231.7% |
| Apr 2014 | Jun 2014 | 8 | 5.2% | +31.7% | +220.7% |
| Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 | 2 | 3.7% | +55.5% | +218.9% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 9 | 14.0% | +19.7% | +207.8% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 8 | 13.3% | +49.3% | +206.4% |
| Jun 2019 | Jan 2020 | 32 | 15.8% | -8.8% | +89.5% |
| Feb 2020 | Feb 2021 | 54 | 37.6% | +2.5% | +80.5% |
| Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 | 5 | 4.7% | -18.3% | +74.0% |
| Dec 2021 | Dec 2021 | 1 | 3.3% | +11.3% | +74.6% |
| Jan 2022 | Oct 2022 | 39 | 27.6% | +32.2% | +84.7% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 5 | 11.7% | +27.3% | +60.3% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 4 | 5.9% | N/A | +43.9% |
| Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 | 2 | 6.0% | N/A | +42.9% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 3 | 4.6% | N/A | +44.9% |
| Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 | 1 | 0.0% | N/A | +36.8% |
| Average | 26 | — | +18.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NVEC below its 200-week moving average?
No. NVE Corporation (NVEC) is currently 32.5% above its 200-week moving average of $65.79. It would need to fall to $65.79 to cross below the line.
What is NVEC's 200-week moving average price?
NVE Corporation's 200-week moving average is $65.79 as of 2026-05-01. 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 +18.6%. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 64. Free cash flow yield is 1.7%. Return on equity is 23.4%. Price-to-book is 7.2x. 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 30.1 years, $100 invested in NVEC would have grown to $211, compared to $1847 for the S&P 500. That's 2.5% annualized vs 10.2% 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 460.00%.
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 2026-05-01