Northern Technologies International Corporation(NTIC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

NTIC•NASDAQ

$8.80

4888.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026

SectorBasic Materials IndustrySpecialty Chemicals Sub-IndustrySpecialty polymers and engineered plastics

AboutNorthern Technologies International Corporation develops and markets rust and corrosion inhibiting products and services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and internationally. It offers rust and corrosion inhibiting products, such as plastic and paper packaging, liquids, coatings, rust removers, cleaners, diffusers, and engineered solutions designed for the oil and gas industry under the ZERUST brand. The company also provides a portfolio of bio-based and certified compostable polymer resin compounds and finished products under the Natur-Tec brand. In addition, it offers on-site and technical consulting for rust and corrosion prevention issues. The company sells its products and services to automotive, electronics, electrical, mechanical, military, retail consumer, and oil and gas markets through direct sales force, network of independent distributors and agents, manufacturer's sales representatives, strategic partners, and joint venture. Northern Technologies International Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota.Show more

Revenue$84M-1.0%
EBITDA-$4M-2979.5%
Net Income$18K-99.7%
EPS (Diluted)0.00-99.7%
Gross Margin37.61%-5.3%
EBITDA Margin-5.01%-3007.7%
Operating Margin-7.09%-275.5%
Net Margin0.02%-99.7%
ROE0.02%-99.7%

NTIC Price & Volume

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Persistent Operating Losses Challenge NTIC Margin Stability

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2

VerdictNegative

Growth:Mixed

Profitability:Negative

Financial:Healthy

Cash Flow:Deteriorating

Primary Risk:Operating margin structural erosion

Key Thesis Takeaways

NTIC faces a challenging fundamental outlook characterized by six consecutive quarters of operating losses, culminating in a -7.5% operating margin as of 2026Q2.
While the company maintains a relatively clean balance sheet with a 0.19 debt-to-equity ratio, the inability to convert revenue growth into consistent free cash flow—which reached -8.7% in the most recent quarter—raises significant concerns regarding long-term capital sustainability.
Investors should monitor whether the company can successfully pass through rising resin costs to its industrial customer base or if structural profitability will continue to erode.

Verdict Logic

the company's inability to generate positive operating income for six consecutive quarters, combined with a negative free cash flow margin of -8.7% in 2026Q2, suggests significant structural risks to shareholder value.

NTIC Growth Metrics

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years10.76%

5 Years12.07%

3 Years4.34%

TTM5.55%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-37%

5 Years-

3 Years-85.93%

TTM-120.36%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-37.24%

5 Years-

3 Years-86.03%

TTM-122.03%

Return on Capital

10 Years2.85%

5 Years-2.49%

3 Years-5.92%

Last Year-7.68%

Latest NTIC News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC)

GlobeNewsWire·5 days ago

Northern Technologies International Corporation to Announce Fiscal 2026 Third-Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call

MINNEAPOLIS, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ: NTIC) today announced that it expects to release its fiscal 2026 third-quarter financial results on Thursday, July 9, 2026, before the market opens. A copy of the news release will be available on the Investor Relations section of NTIC's webpage (www.ntic.com).

GlobeNewsWire·Jun 16, 2026

Natur Tec India and Bayer to Develop Compostable Seedling Cups

Collaboration combines Bayer's expertise with Natur Tec's leading compostable biopolymer platform to reduce single-use nursery plastics Collaboration combines Bayer's expertise with Natur Tec's leading compostable biopolymer platform to reduce single-use nursery plastics

Peers Comparison

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Company	Price	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	Rev Growth (1Y)	Net Margin	ROE	Div Yield
NTICNorthern Technologies International CorporationCurrent	$8.80	$83.53M	4888.89	-0.97%	0.02%	0.02%	1.79%
KLICKulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.	$105.87	$5.54B	9999.00	-7.38%	0.4%	0.37%	—
ASIXAdvanSix Inc.	$20.97	$565.33M	11.65	0.31%	0.67%	1.28%	—
IOSPInnospec Inc.	$81.66	$2.01B	17.49	-3.65%	6.38%	8.64%	—
HWKNHawkins, Inc.	$136.26	$2.84B	34.85	11.21%	7.52%	15.96%	—
BCPCBalchem Corporation	$168.11	$5.38B	35.39	8.75%	14.95%	12.38%	—

Compare NTIC vs Peers

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

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Most directly comparable listed peer for NTIC.

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NTIC SEC Filings & Documents

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

Material company update

Apr 24, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 9, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jan 16, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

FY 2025

Nov 20, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Nov 19, 2024·SEC

FY 2023

Nov 21, 2023·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

FY 2026

Apr 9, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jan 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Jul 11, 2025·SEC

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NTIC Frequently Asked Questions

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

What is Northern Technologies International Corporation's revenue?

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) reported $89.1M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1192% increase from $6.9M in 1996.

How fast is Northern Technologies International Corporation growing?

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) saw revenue decline by 1.0% over the past year.

Is NTIC profitable?

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) reported a net loss of $0.8M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns

Does NTIC pay dividends?

Yes, Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.79%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is NTIC's return on equity?

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 0.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Northern Technologies International Corporation's free cash flow?

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) had negative free cash flow of $4.5M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

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Company

Price

Market Cap

P/E Ratio

Rev Growth (1Y)

Net Margin

ROE

Div Yield

NTICNorthern Technologies International CorporationCurrent

$8.80

$83.53M

4888.89

-0.97%

0.02%

1.79%

KLICKulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.

$105.87

$5.54B

9999.00

-7.38%

0.4%

0.37%

—

ASIXAdvanSix Inc.

$20.97

$565.33M

11.65

0.31%

0.67%

1.28%

—

IOSPInnospec Inc.

$81.66

$2.01B

17.49

-3.65%

6.38%

8.64%

—

HWKNHawkins, Inc.

$136.26

$2.84B

34.85

11.21%

7.52%

15.96%

—

BCPCBalchem Corporation

$168.11

$5.38B

35.39

8.75%

14.95%

12.38%

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