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NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. (NSSC) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$39.35 -1.58% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.33

NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. (NSSC) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (56% profit margin, 46% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 71/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 14% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.4% hit rate) →

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $1.41B

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As of 2026-11-03, NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $39.35 (-1.58% 1D, market cap $1.41B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 20/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, NSSC ranks #10 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), NSSC carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.9x, gross margin of 55.6%, and ROIC of 45.7%. By comparison, ATEX (Anterix Inc.) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 35.9%, cap $1.78B) and ZD (Ziff Davis Inc.) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 40.5x, ROIC 7.6%, cap $1.88B). Among the 5-stock peer group, IDT leads on earnings multiple (25.0x) while IDT leads on capital efficiency (61.2% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NSSC?

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Per NSSC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000069633), NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. generated $181.6M in revenue (-3.8% YoY), $43.4M in net income, and $51.4M in free cash flow against $212.8M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (56% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.33 (-0.04%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 20/20 (A+) • 28.3% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 71/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 14% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.4% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.8% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for NSSC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (71/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY NSSC SCORES 71/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+20/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 28.3% FCF Margin ($51.4M FCF) & 55.6% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 26.00 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C+$36.18+0.7% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$36.45+9% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$39.73-1% Next Q

Current

Grade B-$39.35+6.8% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 71/100 (B-) score, NSSC faces multiple-compression risk if 32.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 53.1% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($36.58) or 200D SMA ($39.15) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($41.65) toward Bear Floor ($32.27).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

2.75% Total Yield

0.95% Cash ($0.37/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

88/100 • FORTRESS PAYOUT

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

17.2% of FCF

8 consecutive years of payout growth

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (6.3% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $18,422

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $507/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.3K

Yr 2

$12.0K

Yr 3

$12.8K

Yr 4

$13.6K

Yr 5

$14.4K

Yr 6

$15.3K

Yr 7

$16.3K

Yr 8

$17.3K

Yr 9

$18.4K

Yr 10

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NSSC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -0.66%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-03O $39.98H $39.98L $39.35C $39.35VOL 407.8K

RES: $47.03SUP: $34.96SMA50: $36.58SMA200: $39.15

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

25.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -3.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (NSSC)

Communication Services Rank #10 of 132 ⚔️ ATEX vs NSSC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (NSSC vs. ATEX, ZD, IDT, IHS)

Industry: Telecommunications Equipment (81 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. (NSSC) ranks #10 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #61 by equity capitalization ($1.41B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, IDT leads on earnings valuation at 25.0x trailing P/E, while IDT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 61.2% ROIC and 36.2% gross margin. IDT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 81/100 (A-) compared with NSSC at 71/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
NSSC ACTIVE NAPCO Security Technologies Inc.	B-	71/100	32.9x	55.6%	45.7%	-1.58%	$1.41B	Benchmark Subject
ATEX Anterix Inc.	B+	76/100	—	—	35.9%	-1.24%	$1.78B	/atex-vs-nssc →
ZD Ziff Davis Inc.	C	62/100	40.5x	85.8%	7.6%	-2.07%	$1.88B	/zd-vs-nssc →
IDT IDT Corporation (Class B)	A-	81/100	25.0x	36.2%	61.2%	+0.34%	$2.04B	/idt-vs-nssc →
IHS IHS Holding Limited	D+	58/100	—	—	—	-0.24%	$2.84B	/ihs-vs-nssc →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-06-30 • CIK 0000069633

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30), NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. (NSSC) reported GAAP revenue of $181.6M (-3.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $188.8M , and +6.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $43.4M, operating cash flow of $53.5M, and free cash flow of $51.4M (+17.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, NSSC closed FY2025 with $212.8M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 26.00, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-06-30	$181.6M	$43.4M	$53.5M	$51.4M	$212.8M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-06-30	$188.8M	$49.8M	$45.4M	$43.8M	$202.7M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-06-30	$170.0M	$27.1M	$24.7M	$24.7M	—	—

3. NSSC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is NSSC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does NSSC compare to ATEX and ZD in the Communication Services sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NSSC?

Where is NSSC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

NSSC last traded at $39.35 (-1.58% on volume of 407,763 shares), positioning the stock +7.57% above its 50-day simple moving average ($36.58) and +0.51% above its 200-day simple moving average ($39.15). Across its 52-week range of $33.91 to $51.77, NSSC sits at the 30.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.3 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($37.19 to $41.51).

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Does NSSC pay a dividend and is it safe?

NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. (NSSC) offers a 0.95% cash dividend yield ($0.37 annualized) and 2.75% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as FORTRESS PAYOUT.

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NSSC — NAPCO Security Technologies Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:29:15Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, NSSC scores 72 out of 100, grade B, labeled "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are:

Fundamental cash engine: 20 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 45.7% and FCF yield of 3.6%. This is the strongest pillar and the main upside driver in the framework: the business converts capital into returns at a high rate, though the 3.6% FCF yield indicates the market is pricing in substantial growth expectations.
Whale / 13F flow: 11 / 20. Institutional accumulation and options positioning are rated mid-range. For a prospective investor, this suggests institutional interest is present but not a dominant tailwind.
Insider conviction: 14 / 20. SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow are rated moderately positive, offering partial support for management and insider confidence.
Macro regime fit: 11 / 20. Beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity place the stock in a mid-range position relative to market-wide movements; it neither dampens nor amplifies broad market swings by the measure provided.
Forensic balance sheet: 16 / 20. Altman Z of 26, Piotroski F of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5 indicate a financially sound balance sheet with moderate-to-low distress risk.

Valuation tradeoff: per the market data, the stock trades at a trailing P/E of 32.9 and EV/EBITDA of 27.6, which are elevated relative to the cash-return metrics. A prospective investor should weigh strong operating economics against a valuation that leaves limited margin for error if growth slows. The 52-week range of $33.91 – $51.77 places the current price of $39.98 in the lower portion of that band.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
$39.98	$1.43B	32.9	30.6	27.6	1.21	0.95%	1.0	$33.91 - $51.77	45.7%

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$181.6M	$46.3M	$43.4M	N/A	$51.4M	$104.9M	N/A
FY 2024	$188.8M	$53.8M	$49.8M	N/A	$43.8M	$86.0M	N/A
FY 2023	$170.0M	$30.3M	$27.1M	N/A	$24.7M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $188.8M in FY 2024 to $181.6M in FY 2025, while FCF rose from $43.8M to $51.4M and cash increased from $86.0M to $104.9M. Per the market data, operating margin is 25.5%, net margin is 23.9%, and ROIC is 45.7%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 26, the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Debt figures for the periods shown are Not available in source data, so the Debt/Equity ratio cannot be reconciled against the reported line items.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Fiscal Q1 earnings miss (RED / RISK WATCH): A ChartMill headline reports the stock fell after a fiscal Q1 revenue and EPS miss.
Q1 adjusted EPS vs. estimate (YELLOW): A MarketScreener headline reports Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.34 per share versus a FactSet estimate of $0.38.
Fiscal Q1 2027 results release (YELLOW): A Quantisnow headline announces the company's Fiscal Q1 2027 results.
Valuation framing (YELLOW): A Yahoo Finance headline describes the stock as roughly fairly priced after a 122% run.
Recurring service business (YELLOW): A Seeking Alpha headline characterizes the recurring service business as strong while rating the stock a Hold.
Renewed attention (YELLOW): A Yahoo Finance headline notes the stock is back in focus.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply_chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

What are the specific product lines and revenue mix behind the reported revenue figures?
What is the total debt balance, and how does it reconcile with the stated Debt/Equity of 0.5?
What drove the fiscal Q1 revenue and EPS miss, and how does it affect the forward P/E of 30.6?
What is the EPS figure for each reported fiscal year, given that the financials show EPS as N/A?
What are the institutional ownership levels and 13F position changes behind the whale-flow score?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 17h ago

Napco Security Technologies (NSSC) Stock Looks About Fairly Priced After Its 122% Run

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🔴 RISK WATCH ChartMill • 20h ago

NAPCO Security Technologies (NASDAQ:NSSC) Stock Falls After Fiscal Q1 Revenue and EPS Miss

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 23h ago

Napco Security Technologies: Strong Recurring Service Business, Yet A Hold

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Why Napco Security Technologies (NSSC) Is Back In The Spotlight

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Quantisnow • 1d ago

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. Reports Fiscal Q1 2027 Results

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🟡 MARKET WIRE www.marketscreener.com • 1d ago

Earnings Flash (NSSC) NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. Posts Q1 Adjusted EPS $0.34 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $0.38

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 1d ago

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSSC) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $50.40 According to Brokerages

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🟡 MARKET WIRE marketscreener.com • 1d ago

Earnings Flash (NSSC) NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. Reports Q1 Revenue $50.0M, vs. FactSet Est of $52.0M

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

NSSC Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $39.35?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON NSSC 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION

RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $47.18 (+18.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is NSSC (B • RQD 72/100) a Buy at $39.98?

Welcome to the NSSC (NAPCO Security Technologies Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 72/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Telecommunications Equipment. Bulls point to capital efficiency (45.7% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.9x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $32.38 (-19.0%)

Spot @ $39.98

Pump the brakes on NSSC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on NSSC, but look at what you are paying: 32.9x trailing P/E with 55.6% gross margins. Unless NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $50.77 (+27.0%)

Spot @ $39.98

NSSC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on NSSC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Telecommunications Equipment and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $39.98 (52-wk range $33.91 - $51.77), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.