Nortech Systems (NSYS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Nortech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSYS) is a U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in thermal printing and kiosk controller solutions for a range of industries. Founded in 1969, the company has built a reputation for producing reliable, high-performance components used in unattended self-service devices. Over more than five decades, Nortech Systems has evolved its product portfolio to meet the changing needs of the gaming, lottery, fuel dispensing, medical diagnostics and kiosk markets.

The company’s core offerings include engineering-grade thermal printers, kiosk controller boards and peripherals such as hopper control modules, card readers and power supplies. Nortech’s thermal printers are designed for continuous operation in demanding environments, with features that facilitate fast, high-resolution receipt and ticket printing. Its controller boards provide the interface between user inputs, payment devices and display modules, enabling self-service kiosks to operate smoothly in locations from convenience stores to healthcare facilities.

Nortech Systems serves customers across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, leveraging a global distributor network and direct sales teams. Its products are commonly found in fuel dispensers at gas stations, self-service kiosks at transit terminals, lottery terminals in retail stores and medical point-of-care devices in clinical settings. The company’s international reach is supported by design centers and manufacturing partners that ensure compliance with regional standards and rapid turnaround times.

Led by an experienced management team with deep expertise in embedded systems and thermal printing technologies, Nortech focuses on engineering innovation and customer support. The company’s leadership emphasizes ongoing research and development to introduce new features such as enhanced connectivity options, remote firmware updates and improved energy efficiency. By combining decades of industry experience with a commitment to quality and service, Nortech Systems continues to address the evolving requirements of its global customer base.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.62 to $9.00
• 50-Day Range: $8.22 to $9.40
• 52-Week Range: $7.25 to $15.55
• Volume: 2,681 shs
• Average Volume: 11,651 shs
• Market Capitalization: $24.36 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Nortech Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Nortech Systems scored higher than 31% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 489th out of 665 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Nortech Systems.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Nortech Systems is -7.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Nortech Systems is -7.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Nortech Systems has a P/B Ratio of 0.72. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.60% of the float of Nortech Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nortech Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Nortech Systems has recently decreased by 43.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Nortech Systems does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Nortech Systems does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.60% of the float of Nortech Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nortech Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Nortech Systems has recently decreased by 43.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Nortech Systems has a news sentiment score of 1.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for NSYS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Nortech Systems insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

11.00% of the stock of Nortech Systems is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 3.05% of the stock of Nortech Systems is held by institutions.

NSYS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NSYS shares performed this year?

Nortech Systems' stock was trading at $10.29 at the start of the year. Since then, NSYS shares have decreased by 14.2% and is now trading at $8.8250.

How were Nortech Systems' earnings last quarter?

Nortech Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:NSYS) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 14th. The electronics maker reported ($0.48) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The electronics maker had revenue of $26.90 million for the quarter. Nortech Systems had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.81% and a negative net margin of 2.79%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Nortech Systems?

Shares of NSYS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Nortech Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Nortech Systems investors own include iBio (IBIO), Nokia (NOK), FuelCell Energy (FCEL), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), NeuroMetrix (NURO), Adamis Pharmaceuticals (ADMP) and Atossa Genetics (ATOS).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/14/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC - MISC COMPONENTS
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:NSYS
• CIK: 722313
• Web: www.nortechsys.com
• Phone: (952) 345-2244
• Fax: 952-449-0442
• Employees: 810
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.24)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$1.29 million
• Net Margins: -2.79%
• Pretax Margin: -3.11%
• Return on Equity: -9.81%
• Return on Assets: -4.51%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.38
• Current Ratio: 2.77
• Quick Ratio: 1.76

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $128.13 million
• Price / Sales: 0.19
• Cash Flow: $0.16 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 55.72
• Book Value: $12.24 per share
• Price / Book: 0.72

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,760,000
• Free Float: 2,457,000
• Market Cap: $24.36 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.25