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Neenah Inc (NP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NP - US6400791090 - Common Stock

24.8
-8.67 (-25.9%)
Last: 10/1/2025, 9:16:47 PM
25.25
+0.45 (+1.81%)
After Hours: 10/1/2025, 9:16:47 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to NP. NP was compared to 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. NP has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. NP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NP had positive earnings in the past year.
NP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.74%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.17%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.34%
PM (TTM) -1.46%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
NP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NP is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
NP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
NP Yearly Shares OutstandingNP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 5M 10M 15M
NP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

NP has an Altman-Z score of 2.00. This is not the best score and indicates that NP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55 is on the high side and indicates that NP has dependencies on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.55
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC9.01%
NP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

NP has a Current Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that NP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that NP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 1.22
NP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NP have decreased strongly by -11.34% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.95% on average per year.
NP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 67.09%.
Measured over the past years, NP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.34%
EPS 3Y-10.46%
EPS 5Y-10.95%
EPS Q2Q%-39.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)67.09%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.21%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%25.46%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 33.08% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y27.93%
EPS Next 2Y36.07%
EPS Next 3Y33.41%
EPS Next 5Y33.08%
Revenue Next Year13.72%
Revenue Next 2Y8.43%
Revenue Next 3Y7.41%
Revenue Next 5Y7.69%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
NP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B
NP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.75, which indicates a very decent valuation of NP.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.79), we can say NP is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.32, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of NP.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NP to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.21), we can say NP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.75
Fwd PE 5.32
NP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.78
NP Per share dataNP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NP's earnings are expected to grow with 33.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.07%
EPS Next 3Y33.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.68%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, NP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.68%

5.2 History

The dividend of NP has a limited annual growth rate of 4.75%.
NP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.75%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
NP Yearly Dividends per shareNP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

NP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of NP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-166.15%
EPS Next 2Y36.07%
EPS Next 3Y33.41%
NP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M

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Neenah Inc

NYSE:NP (10/1/2025, 9:16:47 PM)

After market: 25.25 +0.45 (+1.81%)

24.8

-8.67 (-25.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)05-04 2022-05-04/amc
Earnings (Next)08-03 2022-08-03
Inst Owners0.03%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap416.37M
Analysts86
Price Target66.3 (167.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.68%
Yearly Dividend1.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.75%
DP-166.15%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.75
Fwd PE 5.32
P/S 0.32
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.35
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.78
EPS(TTM)2.11
EY8.51%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY18.81%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS78.22
BVpS18.33
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.74%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC 7.17%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc 11.51%
OM 6.34%
PM (TTM) -1.46%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y0%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.55
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 1.22
Altman-Z 2
F-Score5
WACC9.01%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.34%
EPS 3Y-10.46%
EPS 5Y-10.95%
EPS Q2Q%-39.42%
EPS Next Y27.93%
EPS Next 2Y36.07%
EPS Next 3Y33.41%
EPS Next 5Y33.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)67.09%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.21%
Revenue growth 5Y1.78%
Sales Q2Q%25.46%
Revenue Next Year13.72%
Revenue Next 2Y8.43%
Revenue Next 3Y7.41%
Revenue Next 5Y7.69%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A