NTIC (Northern Technologies International) OCF Margin %: -7.84% (As of Feb. 2026)


NTIC Northern Technologies International Corp NTIC
56 GF Score
Price $8.63
GF Value $13.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Northern Technologies International OCF Margin %?

Northern Technologies International NTIC -1.71% 56 OCF Margin % is -7.84% as of Feb. 2026. 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 1,572 Chemicals companies, Northern Technologies International ranks worse than 84.03% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Northern Technologies International's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-1.72 Mil. Northern Technologies International's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $22.00 Mil. Therefore, Northern Technologies International's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -7.84%.

As of today, Northern Technologies International's current OCF Yield % is -2.61%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Technologies International's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NTIC' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 6.58   Max: 14.5
Current: -2.4


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Northern Technologies International was 14.50%. The lowest was 1.18%. And the median was 6.58%.

NTIC's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
84.03% of 1572 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.27 vs NTIC: -2.40


Northern Technologies International OCF Margin % Related Terms


Northern Technologies International OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northern Technologies International's OCF Margin % can be seen below:

* 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 OCF Margin % Chart

Northern Technologies International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
OCF Margin %
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Northern Technologies International Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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NTIC vs FSI, FEAM, KBLB: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Northern Technologies International OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Northern Technologies International's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=2.443/84.234
=2.90 %

Northern Technologies International's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1.724/21.997
=-7.84 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -7.84% mean?
Northern Technologies International (NTIC) has a OCF Margin % of -7.84% as of Feb. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Northern Technologies International's OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.18 to 14.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #1321 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Northern Technologies International's OCF Margin % too high?
Northern Technologies International's current OCF Margin % is -7.84%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 14.50. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #1321 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 OCF Margin % compare to FSI and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #1321 out of 1572 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Northern Technologies International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.27. Historically, Northern Technologies International's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.18 to 14.50 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.27, based on 1,572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current OCF Margin % is -7.84%. 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 $13.76, compared to a current price of $8.63 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -7.84%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current OCF Margin % is -7.84% as of Feb. 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:

  • OCF Margin %: -7.84%
  • GF Value™: $13.76 vs. price of $8.63 (37.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Address 4201 Woodland Road, P.O. Box 69, Circle Pines, MN, USA, 55014
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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