NTIC'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77 Med: 4.03 Max: 7.29
Current: 1.81
During the past 13 years, Northern Technologies International's highest Current Ratio was 7.29. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 4.03.
NTIC's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 52.56% of 1604
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs NTIC: 1.81
Northern Technologies International (NAS:NTIC) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Northern Technologies International Current Ratio Related Terms
Northern Technologies International Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Northern Technologies International Current Ratio Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Northern Technologies International Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Northern Technologies International (NTIC) has a Current Ratio of 1.81 as of Feb. 2026. This is 55% below median its historical median of 4.03. Over the past decade, Northern Technologies International's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #843 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Northern Technologies International's Current Ratio too high?
Northern Technologies International's current Current Ratio of 1.81 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 4.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 7.29. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Northern Technologies International's value of 1.81 is 4.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #843 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Technologies International has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Technologies International's Current Ratio compare to FSI and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #843 out of 1604 companies for Current Ratio. This places Northern Technologies International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Northern Technologies International's value of 1.81 is 4.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Northern Technologies International's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 7.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Northern Technologies International has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northern Technologies International's current Current Ratio of 1.81 is 4.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current Current Ratio is 1.81, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Technologies International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Technologies International (NTIC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.76, compared to a current price of $8.63 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.81, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 4.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Northern Technologies International's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current Current Ratio is 1.81 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Northern Technologies International (NTIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Technologies International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.63 is trading 37.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.76.
GuruFocus considers Northern Technologies International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NTIC:
Current Ratio: 1.81 (55% below median its 10-year median of 4.03)
GF Value™: $13.76 vs. price of $8.63 (37.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% below the Chemicals median (#843 of 1604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NTIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Technologies International Business Description
Northern Technologies International Corp is a United States-based firm that develops and markets proprietary, environmentally beneficial products and services world wide either directly or through a network of joint ventures, distributors, and agents. It operates through two segments, which include ZERUST products and services and Nature-Tec products. Its main business is providing corrosion prevention solutions that are marketed under the ZERUST brand. The company also sells a portfolio of bio-based and biodegradable (compostable) polymer resin compounds and finished products marketed under the Nature-Tec brand. The ZERUST brand generates a vast majority of the revenue for the company. The company generates the majority of its revenue in the United States.
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