The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Northern Technologies International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Technologies International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Northern Technologies International was 1.04. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.46.
NTIC's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 0.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Northern Technologies International was 4.04%. The lowest was 0.35%. And the median was 1.99%.
During the past 12 months, Northern Technologies International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -85.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -17.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Northern Technologies International was 31.40% per year. The lowest was -47.20% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Northern Technologies International (NAS:NTIC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Northern Technologies International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Northern Technologies International Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
NTIC vs FSI, FEAM, KBLB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Northern Technologies International Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Northern Technologies International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #999999 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Northern Technologies International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Northern Technologies International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.04. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #999999 out of 907 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FSI and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #999999 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Northern Technologies International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, Northern Technologies International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.04 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $13.76 vs. price of $8.63 (37.3% below fair value)
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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