What is Northern Technologies International Median PS Value?
Northern Technologies InternationalNTIC -1.71%56 Median PS Value is $17.72 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 2361% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates NTIC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Chemicals companies, Northern Technologies International ranks better than 89.89% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
NTIC'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.72 Max: 1.37
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Northern Technologies International was 1.37. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.72.
NTIC's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 89.89% of 910
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs NTIC: 0.49
Northern Technologies International (NAS:NTIC) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Northern Technologies International's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
8.63
/
17.72
=
0.49
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Northern Technologies International Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value Chart
NTIC vs FSI, FEAM, KBLB: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.8897.
Northern Technologies International's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.377.
* 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 Median PS Value of $17.72 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. This is 2361% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Northern Technologies International's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.42 to 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #92 out of 910 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Northern Technologies International's Median PS Value too high?
Northern Technologies International's current Median PS Value of $17.72 is 2361% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.37. The Chemicals industry median Median PS Value is 1.02. Northern Technologies International's value of $17.72 is 1637.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #92 out of 910 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Median PS Value compare to FSI and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #92 out of 910 companies for Median PS Value. This places Northern Technologies International in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.02. Northern Technologies International's value of $17.72 is 1637.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Technologies International's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.42 to 1.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.02, 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 Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 1.02, based on 910 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northern Technologies International's current Median PS Value of $17.72 is 1637.3% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current Median PS Value is $17.72, which is 2361% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. 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 Median PS Value is $17.72, which is 2361% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 1637.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.02. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current Median PS Value is $17.72 as of Jul. 05, 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:
Median PS Value: $17.72 (2361% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $13.76 vs. price of $8.63 (37.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1637.3% above the Chemicals median (#92 of 910)
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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