Northern Technologies International (NAS:NTIC) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Northern Technologies International PS Ratio Related Terms
Northern Technologies International PS 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 PS Ratio Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's PS Ratio falls into.
Northern Technologies International PS Ratio Calculation
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Northern Technologies International's Share Price of today is $8.63. 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 $9.38.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Northern Technologies International (NTIC) has a PS Ratio of 0.92 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.83. Over the past decade, Northern Technologies International's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 3.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #525 out of 1571 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Northern Technologies International's PS Ratio too high?
Northern Technologies International's current PS Ratio of 0.92 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 3.92. The Chemicals industry median PS Ratio is 1.48. Northern Technologies International's value of 0.92 is 37.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #525 out of 1571 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to FSI and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #525 out of 1571 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Northern Technologies International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.48. Northern Technologies International's value of 0.92 is 37.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Northern Technologies International's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 3.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 1.48, Northern Technologies International has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.48, based on 1,571 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northern Technologies International's current PS Ratio of 0.92 is 37.8% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current PS Ratio is 0.92, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.83. 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 PS Ratio is 0.92, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 37.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.48. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current PS Ratio is 0.92 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:
PS Ratio: 0.92 (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.83)
GF Value™: $13.76 vs. price of $8.63 (37.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% below the Chemicals median (#525 of 1571)
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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