TENNANT CO (TNC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:TNC • US8803451033
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This TNC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TNC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- TNC had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 3.45%, TNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC has a Return On Equity (7.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.28%, TNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TNC is in line with the industry average of 10.18%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.45% | ||
| ROE | 7.28% | ||
| ROIC | 6.28% |
ROA(3y)6.77%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)13.25%
ROE(5y)13.76%
ROIC(3y)9.9%
ROIC(5y)9.37%
1.3 Margins
- TNC has a Profit Margin (3.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TNC has grown nicely.
- TNC has a Operating Margin of 6.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 42.75% of its industry peers.
- TNC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- TNC's Gross Margin of 40.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 74.81% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TNC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.64% | ||
| GM | 40.24% |
OM growth 3Y-8.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.02%
PM growth 3Y-15.68%
PM growth 5Y1.57%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.27%
2. TNC Health Analysis
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 less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for TNC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- TNC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- TNC has an Altman-Z score of 3.13. This indicates that TNC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- TNC has a Altman-Z score (3.13) which is in line with its industry peers.
- TNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.32. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as TNC would need 6.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- TNC has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- TNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.45, TNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.05 indicates that TNC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- TNC has a Current ratio (2.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.37 indicates that TNC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- TNC has a Quick ratio of 1.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 57.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. TNC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for TNC have decreased strongly by -16.64% 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 13.41% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.47% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.75% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.64%
EPS 3Y10.02%
EPS 5Y13.41%
EPS Q2Q%-8.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.47%
Revenue growth 3Y3.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.75%
Sales Q2Q%-11.34%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, TNC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.25% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, TNC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
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 accelerating.
4. TNC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.45, the valuation of TNC can be described as reasonable.
- 93.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TNC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.96, TNC is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.59, which indicates a very decent valuation of TNC.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TNC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, TNC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- TNC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TNC is cheaper than 87.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.27 |
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)1.41
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. TNC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%, TNC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- TNC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.18. TNC pays more dividend than 84.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of TNC grows each year by 6.27%, which is quite nice.
- 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)6.27%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- TNC pays out 50.00% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of TNC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TNC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:TNC (3/17/2026, 9:56:08 AM)
62.51
+0.5 (+0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners97.24%
Inst Owner Change-4.08%
Ins Owners1.4%
Ins Owner Change13.8%
Market Cap1.12B
Revenue(TTM)1.20B
Net Income(TTM)43.80M
Analysts80
Price Target112.2 (79.49%)
Short Float %3.68%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.27%
DP50%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.84%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.89%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.84%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.19%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)15.7%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)11.53%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.92%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.27%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.27%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.95%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-38.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.85 | ||
| P/tB | 3.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.27 |
EPS(TTM)5.46
EY8.73%
EPS(NY)5.9
Fwd EY9.44%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY3.88%
OCF(TTM)3.64
OCFY5.83%
SpS67.42
BVpS33.7
TBVpS19.07
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)0.85
Graham Number64.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.45% | ||
| ROE | 7.28% | ||
| ROCE | 8.08% | ||
| ROIC | 6.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.07% | ||
| OM | 6.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.64% | ||
| GM | 40.24% | ||
| FCFM | 3.6% |
ROA(3y)6.77%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)13.25%
ROE(5y)13.76%
ROIC(3y)9.9%
ROIC(5y)9.37%
ROICexc(3y)11.29%
ROICexc(5y)10.72%
ROICexgc(3y)16.71%
ROICexgc(5y)16.65%
ROCE(3y)12.73%
ROCE(5y)12.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.99%
OM growth 3Y-8.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.02%
PM growth 3Y-15.68%
PM growth 5Y1.57%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.27%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 98.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.13 |
F-Score5
WACC9.21%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)39.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.87%
Profit Quality(3y)110.76%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.64%
EPS 3Y10.02%
EPS 5Y13.41%
EPS Q2Q%-8.55%
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.47%
Revenue growth 3Y3.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.75%
Sales Q2Q%-11.34%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.17%
EBIT growth 5Y1.66%
EBIT Next Year74.68%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-37.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-16.04%
OCF growth 1Y-27.54%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-13.45%
TENNANT CO / TNC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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The financial health rating of TENNANT CO (TNC) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for TENNANT CO (TNC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TENNANT CO (TNC) is expected to grow by 8.12% in the next year.