What one share of Nova holds
Nova is a leading innovator and key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing. Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication process.
Nova’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the latest fiscal year to 2025-12-31; the balance sheet is as of 2025-12-31.
| Sales | $26.85 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $7.96 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.84 |
| Free cash flow | $6.64 |
| Cash and investments | $35.27 |
| Debt | $23.02 |
| Book value | $41.48 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $1.96 | $0.13 | $0.02 | −$0.11 | — | $1.38 |
| 2010 | $3.37 | $0.86 | $0.06 | $0.94 | — | $2.69 |
| 2011 | $3.82 | $1.04 | $0.09 | $0.85 | — | $3.77 |
| 2012 | $3.53 | $0.43 | $0.13 | $0.15 | — | $4.30 |
| 2013 | $4.07 | $0.38 | $0.15 | $0.25 | — | $4.72 |
| 2014 | $4.34 | $0.67 | $0.19 | $1.02 | — | $5.29 |
| 2015 | $5.40 | $0.57 | $0.16 | $0.78 | — | $5.94 |
| 2016 | $5.96 | $0.35 | $0.11 | −$0.27 | — | $6.39 |
| 2017 | $7.78 | $1.63 | $0.22 | $1.95 | — | $8.13 |
| 2018 | $8.73 | $1.89 | $0.13 | $1.16 | — | $10.06 |
| 2019 | $7.87 | $1.23 | $0.74 | $0.68 | — | $11.23 |
| 2020 | $9.31 | $1.65 | $0.22 | $1.86 | — | $13.19 |
| 2021 | $13.96 | $3.12 | $0.16 | $4.27 | — | $16.58 |
| 2022 | $17.91 | $4.43 | $0.67 | $3.08 | — | $20.47 |
| 2023 | $16.14 | $4.28 | $0.54 | $3.31 | — | $25.88 |
| 2024 | $20.92 | $5.75 | $0.54 | $6.78 | — | $31.69 |
| 2025 | $26.85 | $7.96 | $0.84 | $6.64 | — | $41.48 |
Common questions about Nova
How much does one share of Nova earn?
Over its latest fiscal year, each share of Nova earned $7.96 of profit on $26.85 of sales, keeping about 30¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Nova pay a dividend?
Nova didn’t pay a dividend over its latest fiscal year, according to its SEC filings.
What is Nova’s book value per share?
Nova’s book value is $41.48 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of December 31, 2025.
How much cash and debt does each share of Nova have?
Each share of Nova has $35.27 of cash and investments and $23.02 of debt, as of December 31, 2025.
What is Nova’s free cash flow per share?
$6.64 per share over its latest fiscal year. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Nova’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.13 in 2009 to $7.96 in 2025, growing about 29.3% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Nova bought back shares?
Nova’s share count rose about 63% from 2009 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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