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Northern Technologies International (NAS:NTIC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Northern Technologies International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $88.90 Mil.
Northern Technologies International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.58 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Northern Technologies International EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Northern Technologies International's current Enterprise Value is $92.80 Mil.
Northern Technologies International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.58 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 36.04 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 17.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #939 out of 1242 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Northern Technologies International's current EV-to-EBIT of 36.04 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 17.01. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.62. Northern Technologies International's value of 36.04 is 104.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #939 out of 1242 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northern Technologies International has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBIT compare to FSI and KBLB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #939 out of 1242 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Northern Technologies International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.62. Northern Technologies International's value of 36.04 is 104.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.01 vs. the industry median of 17.62, Northern Technologies International has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.62, based on 1,242 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northern Technologies International's current EV-to-EBIT of 36.04 is 104.5% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current EV-to-EBIT is 36.04, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 17.01. 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 $13.05, compared to a current price of $8.41 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 36.04, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 17.01 and 104.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.62. Northern Technologies International's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 36.04 as of Aug. 09, 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 $8.41 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.05.
GuruFocus considers Northern Technologies International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NTIC:
EV-to-EBIT: 36.04 (112% above median its 10-year median of 17.01)
GF Value™: $13.05 vs. price of $8.41 (35.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.5% above the Chemicals median (#939 of 1242)
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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