NVIDIA CORP (NVDA) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-11-19. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 97.3%. FCF margin 44.8%. D/E 0.1x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	97.3%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	44.8%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.1x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 97.3% — Top 5% of sector peers. FCF margin 44.8% — Top 5%.

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Profitability: NVIDIA CORP earns 97.3% ROIC, Top 5% in Technology

ROIC TTM 97.3%, sector median 4.6%, Top 5%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 51.3% × asset turnover 1.5x. Gross margin 71.1%. Operating margin 60.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Metric	NVDA	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	97.3%	Excellent	Above sector median of 4.6%
Return on Equity (ROE)	114.0%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	71.1%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	60.4%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: NVIDIA CORP generates $96.7B FCF at 44.8% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $96.7B. FCF margin 44.8%, Top 5%. OCF/Net income 0.9x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Metric	NVDA	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	44.8%	Excellent	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$96.7B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	0.9x	Good	Potential accrual concerns
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: NVIDIA CORP at 0.1x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.1x. Net cash $2.1B. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Metric	NVDA	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.1x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$2.1B	Excellent	Net cash positive

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Valuation: NVIDIA CORP trades at 38.1x earnings

P/E 38.1x. EV/Sales 21.0x. FCF yield 2.1%. Dividend yield 0.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Metric	NVDA	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	38.1x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	21.0x	Warning	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	2.1%	Adequate	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	0.0%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: NVIDIA CORP returns 0.9% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 0.9% (div 0.0% + buyback 0.9%). Capital returned $41.1B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Metric	NVDA	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	0.9%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	0.9%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$41.1B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	97.3%	Top 5%	21.0x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	44.8%	Top 5%	5.2x above
Gross Margin	71.1%	Top 50%	1.4x above
Operating Margin	60.4%	Top 5%	12.6x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	114.0%	Top 5%	22.2x above
P/E Ratio	38.1x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	NVDA	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	97.3%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 4.6%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	44.8%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 8.5%)
Gross Margin	71.1%	Excellent	Top 50% of sector (median: 51.0%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	5.4%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	38.1x	Adequate	High expectations priced in
Free Cash Flow Yield	2.1%	Warning	Growth-focused valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is NVIDIA CORP's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

NVIDIA CORP (NVDA) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 97.3%. Sector median 4.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Q: What is NVIDIA CORP's Free Cash Flow Margin?

NVIDIA CORP (NVDA) has a free cash flow margin of 44.8%, generating $96.7 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Q: What is NVIDIA CORP's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

NVIDIA CORP (NVDA) trades at a P/E ratio of 38.1x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 21.0x. FCF yield 2.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Q: Does NVIDIA CORP pay a dividend?

NVIDIA CORP (NVDA) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 0.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Q: What is NVIDIA CORP's revenue and earnings growth?

NVIDIA CORP (NVDA) grew revenue by 65.5% year-over-year. EPS +66.1% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Q: Is NVIDIA CORP buying back stock?

NVIDIA CORP (NVDA) repurchased $40.1 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 0.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

Q: How does NVIDIA CORP compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, NVIDIA CORP (NVDA) shows: ROIC 97.3%, sector median 4.6% (Top 5%). FCF margin 44.8%, sector median 8.5% (Top 5%). Gross margin 71.1%, 20.1pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with NVIDIA CORP?

Quantitative warning flags for NVIDIA CORP (NVDA): 1) ROIC declining -5.5% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-19.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-11-19. TTM metrics as of Q1 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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