On the stock market since 1995, it operates in the world of technology. It has 7,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Revenue is spread across several lines; no single product carries the company.
Average growth of 5% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $446.3M. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
It pays out $1.12 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The company’s market value is 57 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
Over the last 12 months, executives reported 75 sells against just 24 buys. Not an alarm bell by itself, but a number worth watching.
The stock trades 28% above the average analyst price target.
On our five-subject report card, NATI sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: NATI is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.