NUTRIEN LTD (NTR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:NTR • CA67077M1086
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This NTR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NTR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NTR was profitable.
- NTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years NTR has been profitable.
- NTR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.33%, NTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTR has a better Return On Equity (8.95%) than 76.83% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.83%, NTR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NTR is in line with the industry average of 6.49%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.83%) for NTR is above the 3 year average (5.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.33% | ||
| ROE | 8.95% | ||
| ROIC | 5.83% |
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)5.67%
ROE(3y)5.57%
ROE(5y)11.94%
ROIC(3y)5.62%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
1.3 Margins
- NTR has a better Profit Margin (8.43%) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTR has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.33%, NTR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NTR has a Gross Margin (31.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NTR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.43% | ||
| GM | 31.05% |
OM growth 3Y-19.95%
OM growth 5Y12.68%
PM growth 3Y-25.29%
PM growth 5Y30.88%
GM growth 3Y-7.74%
GM growth 5Y4.07%
2. NTR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NTR is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for NTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NTR has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, NTR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NTR has an Altman-Z score of 1.94. This is not the best score and indicates that NTR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- NTR's Altman-Z score of 1.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NTR outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
- NTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.00. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as NTR would need 6.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NTR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.00) than 74.39% of its industry peers.
- NTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.44, NTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC12.08%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that NTR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NTR's Current ratio of 1.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NTR is outperformed by 75.61% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that NTR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.70, NTR is doing worse than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. NTR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.29%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.53% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- NTR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.52%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.16% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.29%
EPS 3Y-29.62%
EPS 5Y21.53%
EPS Q2Q%167.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.16%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, NTR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.67% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y23.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.4%
EPS Next 5Y1.67%
Revenue Next Year0.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 5Y1.51%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. NTR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.14, the valuation of NTR can be described as correct.
- 71.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.34), we can say NTR is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.10, which indicates a correct valuation of NTR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NTR is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.18, NTR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NTR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NTR is cheaper than 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NTR is cheaper than 76.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- NTR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.4%
5. NTR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%, NTR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- NTR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.04. NTR pays more dividend than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NTR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NTR has a limited annual growth rate of 3.87%.
- NTR has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- The dividend of NTR decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- NTR pays out 46.80% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of NTR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP46.8%
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.4%
NTR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
73.62
-0.76 (-1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners75.86%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap35.42B
Revenue(TTM)26.89B
Net Income(TTM)2.27B
Analysts74.81
Price Target56.29 (-23.54%)
Short Float %1.73%
Short Ratio2.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.87%
DP46.8%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.55)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.64%
Max EPS beat(2)0.97%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-64.42%
Max EPS beat(4)9.5%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.06%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-16.55%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.29%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.29%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.41%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.81%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.49%
PT rev (1m)3.93%
PT rev (3m)13.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)16.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.1 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 3.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.74 |
EPS(TTM)4.56
EY6.19%
EPS(NY)5.62
Fwd EY7.64%
FCF(TTM)4.16
FCFY5.65%
OCF(TTM)8.33
OCFY11.31%
SpS55.88
BVpS52.63
TBVpS23.94
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)0.75
Graham Number73.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.33% | ||
| ROE | 8.95% | ||
| ROCE | 8.69% | ||
| ROIC | 5.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.89% | ||
| OM | 13.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.43% | ||
| GM | 31.05% | ||
| FCFM | 7.45% |
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)5.67%
ROE(3y)5.57%
ROE(5y)11.94%
ROIC(3y)5.62%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)5.73%
ROICexc(5y)8.42%
ROICexgc(3y)8.72%
ROICexgc(5y)13.08%
ROCE(3y)8.49%
ROCE(5y)12.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-29.34%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.1%
OM growth 3Y-19.95%
OM growth 5Y12.68%
PM growth 3Y-25.29%
PM growth 5Y30.88%
GM growth 3Y-7.74%
GM growth 5Y4.07%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.87 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
F-Score8
WACC12.08%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)99.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.56%
Profit Quality(3y)161.2%
Profit Quality(5y)124.87%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.29%
EPS 3Y-29.62%
EPS 5Y21.53%
EPS Q2Q%167.74%
EPS Next Y23.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.4%
EPS Next 5Y1.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.16%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
Revenue Next Year0.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 5Y1.51%
EBIT growth 1Y22.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.6%
EBIT growth 5Y18.49%
EBIT Next Year77.28%
EBIT Next 3Y18.29%
EBIT Next 5Y10.87%
FCF growth 1Y44.97%
FCF growth 3Y-29.33%
FCF growth 5Y2.45%
OCF growth 1Y13.35%
OCF growth 3Y-20.94%
OCF growth 5Y3.81%
NUTRIEN LTD / NTR Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NTR.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to NUTRIEN LTD (NTR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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NUTRIEN LTD (NTR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NTR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NUTRIEN LTD (NTR) is 16.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.4.
Is the dividend of NUTRIEN LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of NUTRIEN LTD (NTR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 46.8%.