Northern Technologies (NTIC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Northern Technologies stock (NTIC) is currently trading at $8.60. Northern Technologies PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.93. Analyst consensus price target for NTIC is $13.00. WallStSmart rates NTIC as Sell.
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- Northern Technologies financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- NTIC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- NTIC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Northern Technologies (NTIC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Northern Technologies (NTIC) Key Strengths (3)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.10x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Northern Technologies (NTIC) Areas to Watch (7)
Losing money on operations
Earnings declining -57.70%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Modest revenue growth at 9.20%
Moderate institutional interest at 36.19%
Northern Technologies (NTIC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.80), Price/Sales (0.93), Price/Book (1.10) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 9.20%, EPS Growth at -57.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 0.93%, Operating Margin at -1.24%, Profit Margin at -0.35%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 0.93% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 9.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
NTIC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
NTIC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.93x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 6.29x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 94% below its historical high of 15.23x set in Jul 2010, and -1% above its historical low of 0.93x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Northern Technologies (NTIC) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Northern Technologies is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 86M with 9% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -35.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
ROE of 93.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
The company is unprofitable with a -35.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -479,716, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Northern Technologies.
Bottom Line
Northern Technologies is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Northern Technologies(NTIC)
NASDAQ
BASIC MATERIALS
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
USA
Northern Technologies International Corporation develops and markets products and services that inhibit rust and corrosion in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota.