NTIC (Northern Technologies International) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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NTIC Northern Technologies International Corp NTIC
56 GF Score
Price $7.90
GF Value $13.37
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Northern Technologies International Growth Rank?

Northern Technologies International NTIC +4.08% 56 Growth Rank is 4 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates NTIC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Northern Technologies International has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Northern Technologies International Growth Rank Related Terms

NTIC vs FSI, FEAM, KBLB: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's Growth Rank falls into.


NTIC
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
Northern Technologies International (NTIC) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Sep. 10, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Northern Technologies International's Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Northern Technologies International's Growth Rank too high?
Northern Technologies International's current Growth Rank of 4 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to FSI and FEAM?
Northern Technologies International's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Northern Technologies International's own Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 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 Growth Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. Northern Technologies International's current Growth Rank is 4, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $13.37, compared to a current price of $7.90 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Sep. 10, 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 $7.90 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.37. GuruFocus considers Northern Technologies International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NTIC:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $13.37 vs. price of $7.90 (40.9% 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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