Nortech Systems Incorporated (NSYS) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 49/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 1.8% FCF Margin ($2.1M FCF) & 15.2% Gross Margin
Altman Z-Score 2.96 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-13 pts vs max)
While NSYS currently carries a cautious 49/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($11.19) and Max Pain ($11.50) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $18.91.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Nortech Systems Incorporated (NSYS) dropped -2.67% to $10.95, trading at 39% of its 52-week range ($6.5 – $18.01). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nortech Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: NSYS), a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products serving
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -7.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Nortech Systems Incorporated (NSYS) ranks #428 by composite RQD confidence (49/100, grade D) and #591 by equity capitalization ($31.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NSYS leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while NSYS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.3% ROIC and 15.2% gross margin. NSYS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 49/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSYS
ACTIVE
Nortech Systems Incorporated | D | 49/100 | — | 15.2% | 2.3% | -2.67% | $31.2M | Benchmark Subject |
| CVV CVD Equipment Corporation | E | 34/100 | — | 28.3% | -9.4% | -2.41% | $28.1M | /cvv-vs-nsys → |
| MVIS MicroVision Inc. | D- | 43/100 | — | -30.0% | -35.0% | +10.77% | $43.4M | /mvis-vs-nsys → |
| ZOOZ ZOOZ Strategy Ltd. | E | 31/100 | — | -30.0% | -35.0% | -7.53% | $48.2M | /zooz-vs-nsys → |
| TRT Trio-Tech International | E | 33/100 | — | 25.1% | 1.0% | -0.18% | $57.3M | /trt-vs-nsys → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Nortech Systems Incorporated (NSYS) reported GAAP revenue of $118.4M (-7.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $128.1M , and -15.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$252.0K, operating cash flow of $2.7M, and free cash flow of $2.1M (+159.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, NSYS closed FY2025 with $71.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.96, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $118.4M | -$252.0K | $2.7M | $2.1M | $71.9M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $128.1M | -$1.3M | -$2.3M | -$3.5M | $72.4M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $139.3M | $6.9M | $1.8M | $1.8M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Nortech Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: NSYS) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 49/100 at a spot price of $10.95 (-2.67% 1D, market cap $31.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, NSYS ranks #428 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), NSYS carries a Roarable D (49/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 15.2%, and ROIC of 2.3%. By comparison, CVV (CVD Equipment Corporation) holds a E grade (34/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -9.4%, cap $28.1M) and MVIS (MicroVision Inc.) posts a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $43.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NSYS leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while NSYS leads on capital efficiency (2.3% ROIC).
Per NSYS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000722313), Nortech Systems Incorporated generated $118.4M in revenue (-7.6% YoY), -$252.0K in net income, and $2.1M in free cash flow against $71.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
NSYS last traded at $10.95 (-2.67% on volume of 1,529 shares), positioning the stock -2.14% below its 50-day simple moving average ($11.19) and -10.90% below its 200-day simple moving average ($12.29). Across its 52-week range of $6.50 to $18.01, NSYS sits at the 38.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.1% ($9.95 to $11.95).
Why NSYS Stock dropped -2.67% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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