NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL (NTIC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:NTICUS6658091094

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This NTIC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. NTIC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NTIC had negative earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year NTIC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years NTIC has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years NTIC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
NTIC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNTIC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2M -2M 4M 6M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.29%, NTIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NTIC has a Return On Equity (-0.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.29%
ROE -0.42%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)3%
ROA(5y)4.95%
ROE(3y)4%
ROE(5y)6.4%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NTIC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNTIC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTIC has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of NTIC (37.00%) is better than 74.70% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NTIC has grown nicely.
  • NTIC does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-86.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.53%
GM growth 5Y2.25%
NTIC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNTIC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. NTIC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • NTIC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • NTIC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NTIC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for NTIC is higher compared to a year ago.
NTIC Yearly Shares OutstandingNTIC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M
NTIC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNTIC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

  • NTIC has an Altman-Z score of 3.20. This indicates that NTIC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.20, NTIC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NTIC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.17, NTIC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.2
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.41%
NTIC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNTIC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.77 indicates that NTIC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.77, NTIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NTIC has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that NTIC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.13, NTIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.77
Quick Ratio 1.13
NTIC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNTIC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. NTIC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for NTIC have decreased strongly by -105.36% in the last year.
  • The earnings per share for NTIC have been decreasing by -100.00% on average. This is quite bad
  • Looking at the last year, NTIC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.01% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 12.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-105.36%
EPS 3Y-100%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.01%
Revenue growth 3Y4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%9.24%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, NTIC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20999820744.76% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NTIC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1910967393885848800%
EPS Next 2Y20999820744.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.13%
Revenue Next 2Y8.91%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NTIC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNTIC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
NTIC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNTIC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. NTIC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NTIC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • NTIC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.46.
  • NTIC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NTIC is cheaper than 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. NTIC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 13.46
NTIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNTIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -100 -200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • NTIC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. NTIC is more expensive than 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 122.65
NTIC Per share dataNTIC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • NTIC'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 NTIC's earnings are expected to grow with 20999820744.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20999820744.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. NTIC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NTIC has a yearly dividend return of 0.48%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.08, NTIC is paying slightly less dividend.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.48, NTIC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.48%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of NTIC has a limited annual growth rate of 4.29%.
  • NTIC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • NTIC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
NTIC Yearly Dividends per shareNTIC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of NTIC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. NTIC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • The dividend of NTIC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-309.88%
EPS Next 2Y20999820744.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NTIC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNTIC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2M -2M 4M 6M

NTIC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL

NASDAQ:NTIC (3/17/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

8.24

-0.01 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-08
Earnings (Next)04-09
Inst Owners36.34%
Inst Owner Change4.02%
Ins Owners4.86%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap78.20M
Revenue(TTM)86.20M
Net Income(TTM)-305.70K
Analysts82.86
Price Target13.26 (60.92%)
Short Float %0.33%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.48%
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.29%
DP-309.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date01-28
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-97.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-173.53%
Max EPS beat(2)-21.57%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-98.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-173.53%
Max EPS beat(4)-21.57%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-60.75%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-56.08%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-50.96%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.4%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.4%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.45%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.91%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.6%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 13.46
P/S 0.91
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 200.61
P/B 1.08
P/tB 1.33
EV/EBITDA 122.65
EPS(TTM)-0.03
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY7.43%
FCF(TTM)-0.33
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.5%
SpS9.08
BVpS7.63
TBVpS6.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.29%
ROE -0.42%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3%
ROA(5y)4.95%
ROE(3y)4%
ROE(5y)6.4%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-86.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.53%
GM growth 5Y2.25%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 21.16
Cap/Depr 192.7%
Cap/Sales 4.08%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 66.17%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.77
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z 3.2
F-Score2
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)208.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)248.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-105.36%
EPS 3Y-100%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
EPS Next Y1910967393885848800%
EPS Next 2Y20999820744.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.01%
Revenue growth 3Y4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%9.24%
Revenue Next Year9.13%
Revenue Next 2Y8.91%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-136.87%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-195.15%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-94.11%
OCF growth 3Y28.55%
OCF growth 5Y-13.03%

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The financial health rating of NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL (NTIC) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NTIC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL (NTIC) is expected to grow by 1910967393885848800% in the next year.