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What is Northern Technologies International EV-to-EBITDA?
Northern Technologies InternationalNTIC 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.61 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 14.56. GuruFocus rates NTIC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,328 Chemicals companies, Northern Technologies International ranks worse than 64.76% on this metric.
NTIC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.24 Med: 14.56 Max: 273.54
Current: 19.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Northern Technologies International was 273.54. The lowest was 4.24. And the median was 14.56.
NTIC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 64.76% of 1328
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.41
vs NTIC: 19.61
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Northern Technologies International (NAS:NTIC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Northern Technologies International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Northern Technologies International's share price for today is $8.02.
Northern Technologies International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.120.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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-EBITDA Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Northern Technologies International's current Enterprise Value is $89.10 Mil.
Northern Technologies International's EBITDA 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 $4.54 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-EBITDA of 19.61 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Northern Technologies International. This is 35% above median its historical median of 14.56. Over the past decade, Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.24 to 273.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #860 out of 1328 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Northern Technologies International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.61 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 14.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.24 to a high of 273.54. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.41. Northern Technologies International's value of 19.61 is 46.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #860 out of 1328 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Technologies International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Technologies International's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FSI and KBLB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #860 out of 1328 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Northern Technologies International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.41. Northern Technologies International's value of 19.61 is 46.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Technologies International's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.24 to 273.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.56 vs. the industry median of 13.41, 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-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.41, based on 1,328 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northern Technologies International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.61 is 46.2% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Northern Technologies International. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.61, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 14.56. 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 $13.27, compared to a current price of $8.02 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.61, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 14.56 and 46.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.41. Northern Technologies International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.61 as of Aug. 13, 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 $8.02 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.27.
GuruFocus considers Northern Technologies International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NTIC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 19.61 (35% above median its 10-year median of 14.56)
GF Value™: $13.27 vs. price of $8.02 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% above the Chemicals median (#860 of 1328)
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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