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NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NTRS - US6658591044 - Common Stock

136.59 USD
-1.54 (-1.11%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:20:03 PM
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After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:20:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, NTRS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NTRS was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. NTRS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. NTRS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally NTRS also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NTRS had positive earnings in the past year.
NTRS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NTRS has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years NTRS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
NTRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNTRS 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 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

NTRS's Return On Assets of 0.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NTRS is outperformed by 66.38% of its industry peers.
NTRS has a better Return On Equity (12.88%) than 71.91% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.03%, NTRS is not doing good in the industry: 66.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NTRS is significantly below the industry average of 7.07%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.98%
ROE 12.88%
ROIC 1.03%
ROA(3y)0.93%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)11.89%
ROE(5y)11.57%
ROIC(3y)1.06%
ROIC(5y)0.96%
NTRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNTRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 12.22%, NTRS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTRS has declined.
NTRS has a Operating Margin (16.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NTRS has declined.
NTRS's Gross Margin of 57.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NTRS outperforms 68.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NTRS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.83%
PM (TTM) 12.22%
GM 57.99%
OM growth 3Y-16.14%
OM growth 5Y-8.62%
PM growth 3Y-17.54%
PM growth 5Y-9.62%
GM growth 3Y-18.4%
GM growth 5Y-9.82%
NTRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNTRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, NTRS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for NTRS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NTRS is higher compared to a year ago.
NTRS Yearly Shares OutstandingNTRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
NTRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNTRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

NTRS has an Altman-Z score of -0.62. This is a bad value and indicates that NTRS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.62, NTRS is doing worse than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
NTRS has a debt to FCF ratio of 88.33. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NTRS would need 88.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NTRS has a Debt to FCF ratio (88.33) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NTRS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 11.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 11.69, NTRS is not doing good in the industry: 90.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.69
Debt/FCF 88.33
Altman-Z -0.62
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
NTRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNTRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.04 indicates that NTRS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NTRS's Current ratio of 0.04 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NTRS is outperformed by 95.32% of its industry peers.
NTRS has a Quick Ratio of 0.04. This is a bad value and indicates that NTRS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NTRS has a Quick ratio of 0.04. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NTRS underperforms 95.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.04
Quick Ratio 0.04
NTRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNTRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.35% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.76% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.98% in the past year.
NTRS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.35%
EPS 3Y2.26%
EPS 5Y2.76%
EPS Q2Q%16.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.98%
Revenue growth 3Y33.14%
Revenue growth 5Y18.02%
Sales Q2Q%6.47%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NTRS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.66% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.48% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.65%
EPS Next 2Y11.37%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
EPS Next 5Y7.66%
Revenue Next Year4.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.55%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y3.48%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NTRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNTRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
NTRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNTRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.92, which indicates a correct valuation of NTRS.
NTRS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NTRS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say NTRS is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.30, the valuation of NTRS can be described as correct.
NTRS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
NTRS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.92
Fwd PE 14.3
NTRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNTRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

NTRS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NTRS is cheaper than 88.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NTRS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NTRS is cheaper than 66.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.07
EV/EBITDA 9.6
NTRS Per share dataNTRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)5.77
EPS Next 2Y11.37%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.08%, NTRS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NTRS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.65.
NTRS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.08%

5.2 History

The dividend of NTRS has a limited annual growth rate of 3.64%.
NTRS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NTRS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years25
NTRS Yearly Dividends per shareNTRS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

NTRS pays out 37.83% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NTRS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP37.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.37%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
NTRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNTRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B
NTRS Dividend Payout.NTRS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NTRS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NORTHERN TRUST CORP

NASDAQ:NTRS (12/31/2025, 8:20:03 PM)

After market: 136.59 0 (0%)

136.59

-1.54 (-1.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-22 2026-01-22/amc
Inst Owners87.15%
Inst Owner Change-1.55%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change-0.8%
Market Cap25.83B
Revenue(TTM)13.66B
Net Income(TTM)1.67B
Analysts56.36
Price Target137.36 (0.56%)
Short Float %1.43%
Short Ratio2.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.08%
Yearly Dividend3.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
DP37.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.03%
Max EPS beat(2)1.89%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.03%
Max EPS beat(4)9.83%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.97%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.98%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.37%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.37%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.93%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.49%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)-0.05%
PT rev (3m)9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.92
Fwd PE 14.3
P/S 1.89
P/FCF 15.07
P/OCF 10.29
P/B 1.99
P/tB 2.63
EV/EBITDA 9.6
EPS(TTM)8.58
EY6.28%
EPS(NY)9.55
Fwd EY6.99%
FCF(TTM)9.07
FCFY6.64%
OCF(TTM)13.27
OCFY9.72%
SpS72.24
BVpS68.51
TBVpS51.99
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)5.77
Graham Number115
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.98%
ROE 12.88%
ROCE 8.93%
ROIC 1.03%
ROICexc 1.05%
ROICexgc 1.13%
OM 16.83%
PM (TTM) 12.22%
GM 57.99%
FCFM 12.55%
ROA(3y)0.93%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)11.89%
ROE(5y)11.57%
ROIC(3y)1.06%
ROIC(5y)0.96%
ROICexc(3y)1.09%
ROICexc(5y)0.98%
ROICexgc(3y)1.2%
ROICexgc(5y)1.07%
ROCE(3y)10.14%
ROCE(5y)9.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.85%
OM growth 3Y-16.14%
OM growth 5Y-8.62%
PM growth 3Y-17.54%
PM growth 5Y-9.62%
GM growth 3Y-18.4%
GM growth 5Y-9.82%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.69
Debt/FCF 88.33
Debt/EBITDA 49.41
Cap/Depr 104.01%
Cap/Sales 5.83%
Interest Coverage 0.36
Cash Conversion 81.9%
Profit Quality 102.71%
Current Ratio 0.04
Quick Ratio 0.04
Altman-Z -0.62
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)113.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.35%
EPS 3Y2.26%
EPS 5Y2.76%
EPS Q2Q%16.24%
EPS Next Y14.65%
EPS Next 2Y11.37%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
EPS Next 5Y7.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.98%
Revenue growth 3Y33.14%
Revenue growth 5Y18.02%
Sales Q2Q%6.47%
Revenue Next Year4.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.55%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y3.48%
EBIT growth 1Y-7%
EBIT growth 3Y11.65%
EBIT growth 5Y7.85%
EBIT Next Year-5.14%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.75%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-36.84%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

NORTHERN TRUST CORP / NTRS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NTRS.


What is the valuation status for NTRS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of NTRS stock?

NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) is 15.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.99.


How financially healthy is NORTHERN TRUST CORP?

The financial health rating of NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) is 1 / 10.