Nortech SystemsNSYS +5.47%54 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSYS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Nortech Systems ranks worse than 52.18% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Nortech Systems's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.1 Mil. Nortech Systems's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.5 Mil. Therefore, Nortech Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nortech Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSYS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.88 Med: -0.24 Max: 33.15
Current: 3.06
During the past 13 years, Nortech Systems's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 33.15%. The lowest was -14.88%. And the median was -0.24%.
NSYS's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 52.18% of 757
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs NSYS: 3.06
Nortech Systems (NAS:NSYS) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Nortech Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Nortech Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nortech Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NSYS vs ELUT, SRTS, MYO: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Nortech Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nortech Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Nortech Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nortech Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -0.39% mean?
Nortech Systems (NSYS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -0.39% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Nortech Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nortech Systems ranks #395 out of 757 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Nortech Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Nortech Systems' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.39%. Based on the distribution chart, Nortech Systems ranks #395 out of 757 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nortech Systems has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nortech Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ELUT and SRTS?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Nortech Systems ranks #395 out of 757 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Nortech Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.09. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 4.09, based on 757 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Nortech Systems and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nortech Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nortech Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nortech Systems (NSYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.24, compared to a current price of $14.81 — trading 60.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.39%. Nortech Systems' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nortech Systems (NSYS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nortech Systems (NSYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nortech Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.81 is trading 60.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.24.
GuruFocus considers Nortech Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSYS:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -0.39%
GF Value™: $9.24 vs. price of $14.81 (60.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nortech Systems Inc is a United States-based electronic manufacturing services company. It offers value-added engineering, technical, and manufacturing services and support, including project management, design, testing, prototyping, manufacturing, supply chain management, and post-market services. The company's manufacturing and engineering services include complete medical devices, printed circuit board assemblies, wire and cable assemblies, and complex higher-level electro-mechanical assemblies. It operates in the Medical, Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial markets, with key revenue coming from medical-related markets.
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