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
- NTR had positive earnings in the past year.
- NTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years NTR has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NTR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.33%, NTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.95%, NTR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of NTR (5.83%) is better than 63.41% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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's Profit Margin of 8.43% is amongst the best of the industry. NTR outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTR has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.33%, NTR is doing good in 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NTR is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for NTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for NTR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NTR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NTR has an Altman-Z score of 1.93. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of NTR (1.93) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NTR is 6.00, which is on the high side as it means it would take NTR, 6.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NTR (6.00) is better than 74.39% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that NTR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- NTR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) than 68.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC12.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- NTR has a Current Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that NTR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.34, NTR is not doing good in the industry: 75.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- NTR has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a bad value and indicates that NTR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.70, NTR is not doing good in the industry: 82.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. NTR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.29% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.53% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.52% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, NTR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.16% on average per year.
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 2.91% on average per year.
- NTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.4%
EPS Next 5Y2.91%
Revenue Next Year1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.23%
Revenue Next 3Y0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y1.25%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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. NTR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.26, which indicates a correct valuation of NTR.
- NTR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NTR is cheaper than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. NTR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.19, the valuation of NTR can be described as correct.
- NTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NTR is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NTR indicates a rather cheap valuation: NTR is cheaper than 85.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NTR is valued a bit cheaper than 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
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)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.4%
5. NTR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- NTR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.00. NTR pays more dividend than 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.14% |
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
- 46.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NTR. 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
74.13
+1.22 (+1.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Industry Strength88.98
Industry Growth18.66
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners75.86%
Inst Owner Change0.14%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap35.67B
Revenue(TTM)26.89B
Net Income(TTM)2.27B
Analysts74.81
Price Target56.78 (-23.4%)
Short Float %0.77%
Short Ratio0.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.14% |
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)4.83%
PT rev (3m)15.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)16.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.19 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 3.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
EPS(TTM)4.56
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)5.62
Fwd EY7.58%
FCF(TTM)4.16
FCFY5.61%
OCF(TTM)8.33
OCFY11.23%
SpS55.88
BVpS52.63
TBVpS23.94
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.76
Graham Number73.4829 (-0.87%)
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 | 1.93 |
F-Score8
WACC12.21%
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 5Y2.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.16%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
Revenue Next Year1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.23%
Revenue Next 3Y0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y1.25%
EBIT growth 1Y22.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.6%
EBIT growth 5Y18.49%
EBIT Next Year77.28%
EBIT Next 3Y18.29%
EBIT Next 5Y10.55%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for NUTRIEN LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NUTRIEN LTD (NTR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NUTRIEN LTD?
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 16.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.
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%.