Because Nvidia is still growing its revenue rapidly, using trailing earning metrics can give a false impression of where the company is headed. However, they're also useful in this case because its future had a wrench thrown into it thanks to DeepSeek's breakthrough.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock received quite a shock last week when the Chinese tech company DeepSeek announced that it had successfully developed

Nvidia Corp.’s stock is declining in Monday action as investors weigh the potential for tariffs to impact chip companies and continue to assess the fallout from DeepSeek. Shares of Nvidia are down 3.4% in midday action to rank among the worst performers in the PHLX Semiconductor Index The stock has pared losses with President Trump now saying he has agreed to pause the Mexico tariffs for a month.

While the demand is there, it's clear that's not the sole reason why Nvidia's RTX 50 series is impossible to find in stores. Many retailers received fairly low stock quantities, as Nvidia reportedly experienced manufacturing issues.

Nvidia crossed below its 200-day moving average this week for the first time since 2023. Analysts say the correction could deepen.