NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL (NTIC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NTIC • US6658091094
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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.
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.
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 Rank | Sector 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
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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.41%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.46 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 122.65 |
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
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 Rank | Sector 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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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 2026-01-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-09 2026-04-09
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 Rank | Sector 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 2026-01-28 (0.01)
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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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%
NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL / NTIC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL (NTIC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NTIC.
Can you provide the valuation status for NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL (NTIC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of NTIC stock?
NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL (NTIC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTL (NTIC) stock?
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.