(NSSC) NAPCO Security Technologies - Ratings and Ratios
Access Control, Intrusion Alarms, Video Management, Door Locks, Fire Panels
NSSC EPS (Earnings per Share)
NSSC Revenue
| Risk via 10d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 48.2% |
| Value at Risk 5%th | 63.0% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -20.60% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.37 |
| Alpha | -6.19 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Hurst Exponent | 0.457 |
| Beta | 1.097 |
| Beta Downside | 0.835 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 65.43% |
| Mean DD | 24.62% |
| Median DD | 22.67% |
Description: NSSC NAPCO Security Technologies August 24, 2025
NAPCO Security Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:NSSC) is a US-based company operating in the Electronic Equipment & Instruments sub-industry. To evaluate its investment potential, we need to deconstruct its financial performance and key drivers.
The companys income tax expense is a crucial aspect of its financials, impacting its net income. Understanding the trends and fluctuations in this expense can provide insights into NSSCs tax strategy and potential future liabilities.
With a market capitalization of $1.1 billion, NSSCs size and scale are significant in its industry. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 25.49 and forward P/E of 24.69 indicate the markets expectations for its future earnings growth. A return on equity (RoE) of 26.14% suggests that the company is generating strong profits relative to its shareholders equity.
To further analyze NSSCs performance, we can examine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating margin. These metrics can help identify areas of strength and weakness, as well as potential drivers of future growth. Key economic drivers for NSSC may include demand for electronic equipment and instruments, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
By examining NSSCs financials and industry dynamics, we can identify potential leverage points for investment. For instance, if the company is experiencing strong revenue growth and expanding its margins, it may be an attractive investment opportunity. Conversely, if its income tax expense is increasing or its RoE is declining, it may be a sign of underlying issues.
NSSC Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,440m |
| Sub-Industry | Electronic Equipment & Instruments |
| IPO / Inception | 1990-03-26 |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -3.04% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.60 of 5 |
NSSC Dividends
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.83% |
| Yield CAGR 5y | 102.70% |
| Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 43.6% |
NSSC Growth Ratios
| CAGR 3y | 17.18% |
| CAGR/Max DD Calmar Ratio | 0.26 |
| CAGR/Mean DD Pain Ratio | 0.70 |
| Current Volume | 263.7k |
| Average Volume | 255.7k |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.0
| Net Income (44.4m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 11.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.28 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 6.64pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 69.48% (prev 78.94%; Δ -9.47pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.29 (>3.0%) and CFO 54.9m > Net Income 44.4m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-68.0m) to EBITDA (51.3m) ratio: -1.33 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 6.74 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (35.9m) change vs 12m ago -3.54% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 55.82% (prev 54.92%; Δ 0.90pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 93.22% (prev 88.56%; Δ 4.66pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -18.39 (EBITDA TTM 51.3m / Interest Expense TTM -2.67m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 16.30
| (A) 0.68 = (Total Current Assets 152.4m - Total Current Liabilities 22.6m) / Total Assets 190.9m |
| (B) 1.01 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 192.4m / Total Assets 190.9m |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.01 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.24 = EBIT TTM 49.0m / Avg Total Assets 200.4m |
| (D) 6.58 = Book Value of Equity 193.0m / Total Liabilities 29.3m |
| Total Rating: 16.30 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 87.53
| 1. Piotroski 7.0pt = 2.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.93% = 1.97 |
| 3. FCF Margin 28.58% = 7.14 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.03 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -1.33 = 2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 13.86)% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 26.66% = 2.22 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 54.53% = 4.09 |
| 9. EPS Trend 52.16% = 2.61 |
What is the price of NSSC shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.25%, over one month by -6.12%, over three months by +30.18% and over the past year by +11.14%.
Is NAPCO Security Technologies a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of NSSC is around 40.68 USD . This means that NSSC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.82%.
Is NSSC a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 3
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the NSSC price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 48.8 | 21% |
| Analysts Target Price | 48.8 | 21% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 46 | 14% |
NSSC Fundamental Data Overview November 15, 2025
P/E Trailing = 32.8374
P/E Forward = 24.6914
P/S = 7.7119
P/B = 8.4952
P/EG = 16.27
Beta = 1.456
Revenue TTM = 186.8m USD
EBIT TTM = 49.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 51.3m USD
Long Term Debt = 5.29m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = 5.38m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -68.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.36b USD (1.44b + Debt 5.38m - CCE 89.3m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -18.39 (Ebit TTM 49.0m / Interest Expense TTM -2.67m)
FCF Yield = 3.93% (FCF TTM 53.4m / Enterprise Value 1.36b)
FCF Margin = 28.58% (FCF TTM 53.4m / Revenue TTM 186.8m)
Net Margin = 23.76% (Net Income TTM 44.4m / Revenue TTM 186.8m)
Gross Margin = 55.82% ((Revenue TTM 186.8m - Cost of Revenue TTM 82.5m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 56.63% (prev 52.83%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 7.11 (Enterprise Value 1.36b / Total Assets 190.9m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 21.28% (Interest Expense 1.14m / Debt 5.38m)
Taxrate = 16.88% (2.47m / 14.6m)
NOPAT = 40.8m (EBIT 49.0m * (1 - 16.88%))
Current Ratio = 6.74 (Total Current Assets 152.4m / Total Current Liabilities 22.6m)
Debt / Equity = 0.03 (Debt 5.38m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 161.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = -1.33 (Net Debt -68.0m / EBITDA 51.3m)
Debt / FCF = -1.27 (Net Debt -68.0m / FCF TTM 53.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 166.5m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 23.26% (Net Income 44.4m / Total Assets 190.9m)
RoE = 26.66% (Net Income TTM 44.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 166.5m)
RoCE = 28.55% (EBIT 49.0m / Capital Employed (Equity 166.5m + L.T.Debt 5.29m))
RoIC = 23.96% (NOPAT 40.8m / Invested Capital 170.1m)
WACC = 10.10% (E(1.44b)/V(1.45b) * Re(10.07%) + D(5.38m)/V(1.45b) * Rd(21.28%) * (1-Tc(0.17)))
Discount Rate = 10.07% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -1.57%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.63% ; FCFE base≈49.9m ; Y1≈59.8m ; Y5≈95.3m
Fair Price DCF = 32.27 (DCF Value 1.15b / Shares Outstanding 35.7m; 5y FCF grow 21.08% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 52.16 | EPS CAGR: 15.97% | SUE: 0.88 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: 54.53 | Revenue CAGR: 5.61% | SUE: 0.52 | # QB: 0
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