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During the past 12 months, Northern Technologies International's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -38.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -20.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Northern Technologies International was 225.30% per year. The lowest was -67.40% per year. And the median was 9.15% per year.
Northern Technologies International (NAS:NTIC) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Northern Technologies International 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
NTIC vs FSI, FEAM, KBLB: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Northern Technologies International 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -20.50% mean?
Northern Technologies International (NTIC) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -20.50% as of May. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Northern Technologies International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #1161 out of 1408 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Northern Technologies International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Northern Technologies International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -20.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #1161 out of 1408 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northern Technologies International has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Technologies International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to FSI and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #1161 out of 1408 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Northern Technologies International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.80, based on 1,408 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Northern Technologies International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -20.50%. 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 $13.36, compared to a current price of $8.03 — trading 39.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -20.50%. Northern Technologies International's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -20.50% as of May. 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 $8.03 is trading 39.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.36.
GuruFocus considers Northern Technologies International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NTIC:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -20.50%
GF Value™: $13.36 vs. price of $8.03 (39.9% below fair value)
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 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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