The Moat Index

NVE Corporation

NVEC · Technology · $418.5M mkt cap · FY2026 filings · Narrow moat

On the watchlist

80/ 100
Narrow moat

The four filters

Pricing power70

Median gross margin 911.1% over 10y, variable.

Returns on capital100

Median ROIC 21.3%, above the 9% hurdle in 100% of years.

Balance-sheet safety100

Net cash position — no leverage risk.

Capital discipline42

Owner earnings +1.3%/yr, share count flat.

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale
116% above value
Owner earnings (normalized)
$15.2M
Est. intrinsic value / share
$40.14
Recent price
$86.51
Discount to value
116% above value

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 1% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Moat Score history

Score history begins 2026-07-17. Check back as the record builds.

Scores are logged append-only and never overwritten — this record can't be backfilled, which is exactly why it's worth keeping.

Embed this score on your site

One iframe, no script. The badge shows NVEC’s live Moat Score, updates itself as new filings are scored, and links back here. How it works.

<iframe
  src="https://buylikebuffett.com/embed/NVEC"
  width="340" height="150" style="border:0"
  title="NVEC Moat Score — The Moat Index"
  loading="lazy"></iframe>
NVE Corporation (NVEC) Moat Score — The Moat Index · Buy Like Buffett