On the stock market since 1980, it operates in the world of heavy industry. It has 13,869 employees. Now — the numbers.
The company closed last year at a loss: costs ran above sales. The picture changes only if spending is reined in.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
No real growth (-2% a year). Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
Before the clock runs out, either sales must climb sharply or new money must come in. For now, time is on the company’s side.
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 $241 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
A loss of $347M against $7.5B in annual sales. And on top of that, sales fell from the year before.
The stock trades 55% above the average analyst price target.
On our five-subject report card, NAV sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: NAV has solid sales but closed last year at a loss. The road back to profit runs through spending discipline.