Nortech Systems Inc. (NSYS) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Nortech Systems Inc. (NSYS) has a Graham intrinsic value of $18.11 per share. At $10.32 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 43% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 0.2% a year to $118.4M, with an average return on invested capital of 2.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$18.11
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$10.32
Price vs Graham value
43% below
Market cap
$28.7M
Revenue (FY2025)
$118.4M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
0.2%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
2.6%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$2.1M

NSYS 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $118.4M -$252.0K -$0.09 $2.1M 0.8% 1.2%
FY2024 $128.1M -$1.3M -$0.47 -$3.5M -0.2% -0.5%
FY2023 $139.3M $6.9M $2.38 $485.0K 4.3% 15.6%
FY2022 $134.1M $2.0M $0.70 $3.0M 2.9% 6.4%
FY2021 $115.2M $7.2M $2.54 -$5.8M 2.0% 5.7%
FY2020 $104.1M -$1.5M -$0.58 $878.0K -0.6% -1.9%
FY2019 $116.3M -$1.2M -$0.46 $278.0K 0.2% 0.8%
FY2018 $113.4M $166.0K $0.06 $1.0M 1.1% 2.5%
FY2017 $112.3M -$2.4M -$0.89 -$7.1K -1.1% -4.8%
FY2016 $116.6M $43.8K $0.02 $1.6M 0.5% 1.2%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

NORTECH SYSTEMS INC has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 0.2% annually over the past decade.

NORTECH SYSTEMS INC has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 2.6% ROIC.

NORTECH SYSTEMS INC has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, NORTECH SYSTEMS INC is modeled at 0.2% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $18.11 per share.

NSYS stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Nortech Systems Inc. (NSYS) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 0.2% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, NSYS's intrinsic value is about $18.11 per share.

Is NSYS stock undervalued?

At $10.32 (close on Oct 17, 2026), NSYS trades 43% below its Graham value of $18.11. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Nortech Systems Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $116.6M in fiscal 2016 to $118.4M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 0.2%. Net income was -$252.0K in fiscal 2025.

Does Nortech Systems Inc. generate free cash flow?

Nortech Systems Inc. generated $2.1M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 7 of the last 10 reported years.

What is NSYS's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 2.6%, and average return on equity was 3.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this NSYS data come from?

From Nortech Systems Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 13, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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