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NTIC'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 0.84 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Northern Technologies International was 0.88. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.84.
NTIC's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 64.67% of 1622
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs NTIC: 0.68
Northern Technologies International (NAS:NTIC) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Northern Technologies International Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Northern Technologies International Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset Chart
NTIC vs FSI, FEAM, KBLB: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Northern Technologies International Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.68 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Northern Technologies International's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.68 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #573 out of 1622 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Northern Technologies International's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Northern Technologies International's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.68 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 0.88. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Northern Technologies International's value of 0.68 is 13.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #573 out of 1622 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Technologies International has a GF Scoreâ„¢ 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to FSI and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #573 out of 1622 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Northern Technologies International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Northern Technologies International's value of 0.68 is 13.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Technologies International's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.68 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.60, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,622 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northern Technologies International's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.68 is 13.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.68, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.84. 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 $13.38, compared to a current price of $8.12 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.68, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 13.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.68 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 $8.12 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.38.
GuruFocus considers Northern Technologies International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NTIC:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.68 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: $13.38 vs. price of $8.12 (39.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.3% above the Chemicals median (#573 of 1622)
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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