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TENNANT CO (TNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TNC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8803451033 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

80.34  +0.04 (+0.05%)

After market: 80.34 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to TNC. TNC was compared to 127 industry peers in the Machinery industry. TNC has an average financial health and profitability rating. TNC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years TNC has 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

TNC has a Return On Assets (4.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
TNC's Return On Equity of 9.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 54.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TNC (9.27%) is better than 64.57% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TNC is in line with the industry average of 10.61%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.89%
ROE 9.31%
ROIC 9.27%
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
TNC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.50%, TNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.39% of the companies in the same industry.
TNC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 41.81%, TNC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.17% 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 8.5%
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

TNC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for TNC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for TNC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for TNC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 3.82. This indicates that TNC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.82, TNC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (3.25) than 63.78% of its industry peers.
TNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
TNC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 3.25
Altman-Z 3.82
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.95%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that TNC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TNC's Current ratio of 2.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 52.76% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that TNC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.38, TNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.06% of the companies in the same 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.38% in the past 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 decrease by -0.58% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.64%
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
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.
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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.55, TNC is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TNC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, TNC is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.41, which indicates a correct valuation of TNC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TNC indicates a rather cheap valuation: TNC is cheaper than 83.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TNC to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.09), we can say TNC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.55
Fwd PE 12.41
TNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TNC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TNC is cheaper than 77.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TNC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.77
EV/EBITDA 10.01
TNC Per share dataTNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of TNC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.91, TNC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
TNC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.47%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
DP35.91%
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
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 (8/11/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 80.34 0 (0%)

80.34

+0.04 (+0.05%)

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 Owners96.92%
Inst Owner Change-0.68%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change11.38%
Market Cap1.50B
Analysts86.67
Price Target122.4 (52.35%)
Short Float %2.51%
Short Ratio3.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.47%
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
DP35.91%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (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)0%
PT rev (3m)0.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.55
Fwd PE 12.41
P/S 1.2
P/FCF 22.77
P/OCF 16.59
P/B 2.3
P/tB 3.88
EV/EBITDA 10.01
EPS(TTM)5.52
EY6.87%
EPS(NY)6.47
Fwd EY8.06%
FCF(TTM)3.53
FCFY4.39%
OCF(TTM)4.84
OCFY6.03%
SpS67.2
BVpS34.95
TBVpS20.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.89%
ROE 9.31%
ROCE 11.02%
ROIC 9.27%
ROICexc 10.11%
ROICexgc 14.43%
OM 8.5%
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 1.31
Cap/Depr 43.36%
Cap/Sales 1.95%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 55.4%
Profit Quality 108.4%
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 1.38
Altman-Z 3.82
F-Score5
WACC9.95%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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-10.64%
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
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-5.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.77%
EBIT growth 3Y11.69%
EBIT growth 5Y9.02%
EBIT Next Year41.1%
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%