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TENNANT CO (TNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:TNC - US8803451033 - Common Stock

81.82 USD
+0.49 (+0.6%)
Last: 10/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM
81.82 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, TNC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TNC was compared to 129 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of TNC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. TNC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TNC was profitable.
TNC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years TNC has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years TNC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
TNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 4.89%, TNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.26% of the companies in the same industry.
TNC has a Return On Equity of 9.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 54.26% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.83%, TNC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.24% of the companies in the same industry.
TNC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.55%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.89%
ROE 9.31%
ROIC 8.83%
ROA(3y)7.66%
ROA(5y)6.44%
ROE(3y)15.51%
ROE(5y)13.97%
ROIC(3y)11.55%
ROIC(5y)10.25%
TNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

TNC has a Profit Margin (4.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
TNC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TNC has a Operating Margin (8.09%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TNC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.81%, TNC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TNC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.09%
PM (TTM) 4.84%
GM 41.81%
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y6.37%
PM growth 3Y3.02%
PM growth 5Y10.07%
GM growth 3Y2.05%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
TNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TNC is still creating some value.
TNC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
TNC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, TNC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
TNC Yearly Shares OutstandingTNC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
TNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

TNC has an Altman-Z score of 3.81. This indicates that TNC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of TNC (3.81) is better than 67.44% of its industry peers.
TNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as TNC would need 3.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
TNC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is in the better half of the industry: TNC outperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that TNC is not too dependend on debt financing.
TNC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 3.25
Altman-Z 3.81
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.88%
TNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

TNC has a Current Ratio of 2.09. This indicates that TNC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
TNC has a Current ratio (2.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
TNC has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that TNC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
TNC has a Quick ratio (1.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 1.38
TNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for TNC have decreased strongly by -20.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, TNC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.78% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, TNC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.38% in the last year.
TNC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20%
EPS 3Y14.27%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%-18.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.38%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.11% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, TNC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.18%
EPS Next 2Y0.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.86%
Revenue Next 2Y0.96%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5Y3.86%

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
TNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
TNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.82, which indicates a correct valuation of TNC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TNC is valued cheaper than 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
TNC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
TNC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.46.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TNC indicates a rather cheap valuation: TNC is cheaper than 89.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TNC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.82
Fwd PE 12.46
TNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

79.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TNC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TNC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.97
EV/EBITDA 10.36
TNC Per share dataTNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TNC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.83
EPS Next 2Y0.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%, TNC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
TNC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.79.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, TNC is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%

5.2 History

The dividend of TNC has a limited annual growth rate of 5.49%.
TNC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
TNC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
TNC Yearly Dividends per shareTNC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

TNC pays out 35.91% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of TNC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP35.91%
EPS Next 2Y0.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M
TNC Dividend Payout.TNC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TNC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TENNANT CO

NYSE:TNC (10/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 81.82 0 (0%)

81.82

+0.49 (+0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Inst Owners98.06%
Inst Owner Change-0.61%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change1.46%
Market Cap1.51B
Analysts85.71
Price Target113.22 (38.38%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio4.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
DP35.91%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date08-29 2025-08-29 (0.295)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.92%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.49%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.92%
Max EPS beat(4)9.58%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)10.03%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)18.28%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)17.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.54%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.46%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.44%
PT rev (1m)-7.5%
PT rev (3m)-7.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.82
Fwd PE 12.46
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 22.97
P/OCF 16.74
P/B 2.32
P/tB 3.91
EV/EBITDA 10.36
EPS(TTM)5.52
EY6.75%
EPS(NY)6.57
Fwd EY8.02%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY4.35%
OCF(TTM)4.89
OCFY5.98%
SpS67.86
BVpS35.3
TBVpS20.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.83
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.89%
ROE 9.31%
ROCE 10.49%
ROIC 8.83%
ROICexc 9.63%
ROICexgc 13.74%
OM 8.09%
PM (TTM) 4.84%
GM 41.81%
FCFM 5.25%
ROA(3y)7.66%
ROA(5y)6.44%
ROE(3y)15.51%
ROE(5y)13.97%
ROIC(3y)11.55%
ROIC(5y)10.25%
ROICexc(3y)13.11%
ROICexc(5y)11.83%
ROICexgc(3y)19.67%
ROICexgc(5y)19.23%
ROCE(3y)13.73%
ROCE(5y)12.18%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.55%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.62%
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y6.37%
PM growth 3Y3.02%
PM growth 5Y10.07%
GM growth 3Y2.05%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 3.25
Debt/EBITDA 1.35
Cap/Depr 43.36%
Cap/Sales 1.95%
Interest Coverage 8.52
Cash Conversion 57.19%
Profit Quality 108.4%
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 1.38
Altman-Z 3.81
F-Score5
WACC9.88%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)44.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.11%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20%
EPS 3Y14.27%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%-18.58%
EPS Next Y-11.18%
EPS Next 2Y0.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.38%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
Revenue Next Year-2.86%
Revenue Next 2Y0.96%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5Y3.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-26.47%
EBIT growth 3Y11.69%
EBIT growth 5Y9.02%
EBIT Next Year42.17%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y55.19%
FCF growth 3Y11.3%
FCF growth 5Y15.83%
OCF growth 1Y31.44%
OCF growth 3Y8.93%
OCF growth 5Y4.52%