Northern Technologies International Corporation NTIC
Company Overview
Northern Technologies International Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops and markets rust and corrosion inhibiting products in China, Brazil, India, the United States, and internationally. It operates through ZERUST and Natur-Tec segments. The company 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. It also provides a portfolio of bio-based and certified compostable polymer resin compounds under the Natur-Tec brand; and finished products, such as trash bags, agricultural films, and single-use disposable products under the Natur-Bag brand. In addition, the company offers on-site and technical consulting for rust and corrosion prevention issues. It sells its products and services to the automotive, general industrial, mechanical, mining, agricultural, retail consumer, and oil and gas markets through direct sales force, network of independent distributors and agents, manufacturer's sales representatives, joint ventures, and strategic partners. Northern Technologies International Corporation was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota.
Why Investors Should Care
Revenue has grown at a 11.9% CAGR over the past five years.
Carries low leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20.
Recent Developments
- Aug 2025 Revenue of $84.23M (-1.0% YoY); net profit $17.62K.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +12.6%, earnings -99.7%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 11.9%, profit CAGR -34.0%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 11.90% |
| 1 Year: | 12.60% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -33.99% |
| 1 Year: | -99.67% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +7.60% |
| 6 Months: | -9.82% |
| 3 Months: | -1.62% |
| 1 Month: | -6.18% |
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- RSI (14)41.65 · Neutral
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PROS
- Compounding revenue at 11.9% over 5 years.
CONS
- Earnings shrank at -34.0% CAGR over 5 years.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
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Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
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Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
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Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | May 2014 | Aug 2014 | Nov 2014 | Feb 2015 | May 2015 | Aug 2015 | Nov 2015 | Feb 2016 | May 2016 | Nov 2016 | Feb 2017 | May 2017 | Nov 2017 | Feb 2018 | May 2018 | Nov 2018 | Feb 2019 | May 2019 | Nov 2019 | Feb 2020 | May 2020 | Nov 2020 | Feb 2021 | May 2021 | Nov 2021 | Feb 2022 | May 2022 | Nov 2022 | Feb 2023 | May 2023 | Nov 2023 | Feb 2024 | May 2024 | Nov 2024 | Feb 2025 | May 2025 | Aug 2025 | Nov 2025 | Feb 2026 | May 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.22M | 11.54M | 12.21M | 12.92M | 14.09M | 13.32M | 14.89M | 14.63M | 13.23M | 9.74M | 12.78M | 12.78M | 15.42M | 18.19M | 16.75M | 18.96M | 19.95M | 18.27M | 20.97M | 20.18M | 20.84M | 20.69M | 21.34M | - | 21.51M | 22.32M | 23.31M | 22.00M | 24.22M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13.25M | 13.86M | 14.93M | 14.14M | 16.07M |
| Gross Profit | 2.25M | 2.45M | 2.41M | 2.07M | 2.68M | 2.61M | 2.15M | 2.44M | 2.91M | 3.09M | 2.87M | 3.45M | 3.65M | 4.20M | 4.33M | 4.63M | 4.03M | 4.75M | 4.83M | 4.55M | 3.25M | 4.47M | 4.25M | 5.27M | 5.70M | 4.98M | 6.24M | 6.35M | 6.30M | 7.58M | 7.33M | 8.34M | 7.89M | 8.16M | - | 8.26M | 8.46M | 8.38M | 7.86M | 8.14M |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.67M | 9.70M | 9.74M | 9.50M | 10.18M |
| Operating Income | 1.77M | - | 1.64M | 137.79K | 1.18M | - | -85.59K | -35.10K | 1.23M | 525.47K | 608.84K | 1.73M | 1.28M | 2.24M | 2.45M | 1.89M | 1.79M | 1.77M | 1.58M | 701.75K | -716.86K | 1.72M | 1.77M | 2.58M | 1.27M | 445.22K | 1.82M | 829.58K | 813.56K | 1.91M | 1.38M | 2.21M | 1.52M | 1.11M | - | -1.41M | -1.24M | -1.36M | -1.64M | -2.04M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.35M | 1.06M | 1.45M | 931.89K | 1.10M |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 162.10K | 178.46K | 199.97K | 196.65K | 203.87K |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 742.91K | 398.64K | 770.91K | 251.69K | 375.55K |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 410.46K | 1.14M | 265.03K | 75.49K | 392.80K |
| Net Income | 980.22K | 1.24M | 1.01M | -128.64K | 905.43K | 4.51K | -234.35K | -107.79K | 917.37K | 297.64K | 386.97K | 1.35M | 1.08M | 1.33M | 2.14M | 1.50M | 1.40M | 1.48M | 1.21M | 179.83K | -965.22K | 1.26M | 1.31M | 2.05M | 4.49M | 182.85K | 1.00M | 502.24K | 411.50K | 1.06M | 895.52K | 1.70M | 976.60K | 561.09K | - | 121.78K | -1.10M | 237.82K | -35.32K | -263.29K |
| Diluted EPS | 0.21 | 0.27 | 0.22 | -0.03 | 0.20 | 0.00 | -0.05 | -0.02 | 0.20 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.30 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.13 | 0.02 | -0.11 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.21 | 0.46 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.06 | - | 0.01 | -0.12 | 0.03 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| R&D Expense | 1.10M | - | 1.05M | 854.26K | 1.06M | - | 1.00M | 1.11M | 1.23M | 642.52K | 742.04K | 733.65K | 798.73K | 922.75K | 860.35K | 872.16K | 927.54K | 1.01M | 961.64K | 1.01M | 950.13K | 1.08M | 1.08M | 1.07M | 1.24M | 1.22M | 1.10M | 1.26M | 1.14M | 1.28M | 1.11M | 1.24M | 1.25M | 1.34M | 1.29M | 1.14M | - | 1.22M | 1.18M | 1.21M |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Aug 2011 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2013 | Aug 2014 | Aug 2015 | Aug 2016 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2018 | Aug 2019 | Aug 2020 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 19.53M | 22.78M | 22.50M | 26.83M | 30.32M | 32.93M | 39.57M | 51.42M | 55.75M | 47.64M | - | 74.16M | 79.90M | 85.06M | 84.23M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 51.09M | 52.10M | 51.27M | 52.56M |
| Gross Profit | 6.76M | 8.25M | 7.03M | 9.02M | 9.77M | 10.61M | 13.25M | 17.26M | 17.78M | 16.03M | - | 23.07M | 27.80M | 33.79M | 31.68M |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 28.41M | 33.43M | 35.39M | 37.65M |
| Operating Income | 4.63M | 4.57M | 4.96M | 6.69M | 3.15M | 1.28M | 4.60M | 8.02M | 6.59M | 1.59M | - | -5.35M | -5.62M | -1.61M | -5.97M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.72M | 7.68M | 9.74M | 5.39M |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 89.10K | 461.81K | 340.13K | 599.93K |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.06M | 5.59M | 7.65M | 3.03M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.87M | 1.35M | 1.33M | 2.05M |
| Net Income | 3.90M | 3.45M | 3.37M | 4.11M | 1.79M | -867.51K | 3.42M | 6.70M | 5.21M | -1.34M | - | 6.32M | 2.91M | 5.41M | 17.62K |
| Diluted EPS | 0.89 | 0.78 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 0.38 | -0.19 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.55 | -0.15 | - | 0.66 | 0.30 | 0.55 | 0.00 |
| R&D Expense | 4.36M | 3.88M | 3.82M | 4.37M | 4.05M | 4.72M | 2.91M | 3.52M | 3.82M | 3.98M | 4.40M | 4.78M | 4.97M | 4.80M | 5.04M |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Aug 2010 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2013 | Aug 2014 | Aug 2015 | Aug 2016 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2018 | Aug 2019 | Aug 2020 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 40.04M | 41.88M | 49.05M | 54.06M | 51.57M | 51.07M | 56.61M | 63.55M | 67.51M | 66.07M | - | 86.19M | 89.34M | 94.68M | 102.75M |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 40.23M | 39.67M | 41.58M | 44.34M |
| Cash & Equivalents | 1.78M | 3.27M | 4.14M | 4.31M | 2.48M | 2.62M | 3.40M | 6.36M | 4.16M | 5.86M | 6.40M | - | 5.33M | 5.41M | 4.95M | 7.25M |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16.34M | 13.10M | 14.39M | 15.53M |
| Receivables | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14.83M | 15.83M | 19.19M | 18.44M |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18.95M | 18.65M | 19.50M | 26.03M |
| Current Liabilities | - | 4.40M | 4.00M | 3.66M | 4.47M | 3.67M | 3.99M | 4.89M | 7.73M | 7.84M | 6.10M | - | 17.07M | 16.72M | 17.90M | 23.90M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 466.98K |
| Total Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.46M | 6.79M | 7.54M | 13.15M |
| Total Equity | 27.86M | 34.53M | 36.76M | 40.73M | 45.75M | 44.87M | 44.53M | 48.86M | 53.08M | 56.59M | 56.66M | - | 63.60M | 66.36M | 71.19M | 72.15M |
| Shares Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.23M | 9.42M | 9.47M | 9.48M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Aug 2011 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2013 | Aug 2014 | Aug 2015 | Aug 2016 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2018 | Aug 2019 | Aug 2020 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -1.14M | -388.69K | -1.25M | -8.39K | - | 2.06M | 5.74M | 608.69K | 5.48M | 4.91M | - | 1.15M | 5.54M | 5.88M | 2.44M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 2.18M | 1.35M | -130.55K | -7.46M | 1.90M | -995.24K | -2.61M | -300.11K | -1.34M | -2.78M | - | -7.11M | -3.34M | -3.42M | -3.93M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 408.72K | 13.82K | -1.56M | -1.81M | - | -270.25K | -226.69K | -2.37M | -2.39M | -1.52M | - | 3.19M | -2.05M | -2.96M | 3.86M |
| Capital Expenditure | -567.26K | -1.04M | -1.49M | -1.60M | -1.44M | -643.41K | -922.27K | -680.50K | -960.34K | -711.41K | - | -1.70M | -3.36M | -3.42M | -3.95M |
| Free Cash Flow | -1.70M | -1.43M | -2.73M | -1.61M | - | 1.41M | 4.81M | -71.81K | 4.52M | 4.20M | - | -557.75K | 2.18M | 2.46M | -1.51M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -2.77M | 144.30K | -492.31K | 2.37M |
| Share Buybacks | - | - | - | - | 24.35K | 138.88K | 196.22K | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Aug 2011 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2013 | Aug 2014 | Aug 2015 | Aug 2016 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2018 | Aug 2019 | Aug 2020 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | 34.6% | 36.2% | 31.2% | 33.6% | 32.2% | 32.2% | 33.5% | 33.6% | 31.9% | 33.6% | - | 31.1% | 34.8% | 39.7% | 37.6% |
| Operating Margin % | 23.7% | 20.1% | 22.1% | 25.0% | 10.4% | 3.9% | 11.6% | 15.6% | 11.8% | 3.3% | - | -7.2% | -7.0% | -1.9% | -7.1% |
| Net Margin % | 20.0% | 15.1% | 15.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 8.6% | 13.0% | 9.3% | -2.8% | - | 8.5% | 3.6% | 6.4% | 0.0% |
| ROE % | 11.3% | 9.4% | 8.3% | 9.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% | 7.0% | 12.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | - | 9.9% | 4.4% | 7.6% | 0.0% |
| ROCE % | 13.0% | 12.1% | 10.9% | 13.5% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 8.9% | 14.4% | 11.0% | 2.6% | - | -7.7% | -7.7% | -2.1% | -7.6% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Needham Investment Management, L.L.C. | 8.42% | 800.00K | $6.04M |
| 2 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.14% | 393.28K | $2.97M |
| 3 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 3.53% | 335.66K | $2.53M |
| 4 | Peapod Lane Capital LLC | 1.85% | 176.11K | $1.33M |
| 5 | Ballast Advisors LLC | 1.67% | 158.70K | $1.20M |
| 6 | North Star Investment Management Corp | 1.56% | 148.00K | $1.12M |
| 7 | Renaissance Technologies, LLC | 1.29% | 122.58K | $925.46K |
| 8 | Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC | 0.97% | 91.69K | $692.30K |
| 9 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 0.94% | 89.04K | $672.23K |
| 10 | Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 0.74% | 70.38K | $531.40K |
Analyst View
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Latest News
Recent headlines for NTIC
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces New President and CEO and Other Key Leadership Appointments
Gautam Ramdas Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer G. Patrick Lynch Named Chairman of the Board Brian Haglund Named Chief Operating Officer MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northern Technologies International Corpo…
Northern Technologies International Corp (NTIC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Sales ...
Despite achieving record sales, Northern Technologies International Corp (NTIC) faces challenges with decreased gross margins and a reported net loss.
Northern Technologies International Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ:NTIC) reported record consolidated sales for its fiscal 2026 third quarter, but higher raw material costs tied to Middle East shipping disruptions pressured margins and pushed the company to a qua…
Northern Technologies (NTIC) Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
Northern Technologies (NTIC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -150.00% and +3.49%, respectively, for the quarter ended May 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Northern Technologies International Corporation Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ: NTIC), a leading developer of corrosion inhibiting products and services, as well as bio-based and biodegradable polymer resin compounds…
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 m…
NTIC — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) trades at $7.90 on NasdaqGM. Its 52-week range is $7.25 to $9.88.
What is the market capitalisation of NTIC?
Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) has a market capitalisation of $74.99M on NasdaqGM.
What is the P/E ratio of NTIC?
NTIC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -60.77. The industry average P/E is 22.16. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.98.
Does NTIC pay a dividend?
Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) currently offers a dividend yield of 0.51%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of NTIC?
NTIC has a return on equity (ROE) of -0.10%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is -7.58%.
Is NTIC a good stock to buy?
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