Altman Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score, is used to predict the likelihood that a non-manufacturing company (excluding property/financial company) will face bankruptcy within a two-year period.
Good Sign:
Northern Technologies International has a Altman Z2-Score of 5.91, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z2-Score is strong.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Altman Z2-Score <= 1.1, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score >= 2.6, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score is between 1.1 and 2.6, it is in Grey Zones.
NTIC'
s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.87 Med: 12.62 Max: 17.83
Current: 5.91
During the past 13 years, Northern Technologies International's highest Altman Z2-Score was 17.83. The lowest was 5.87. And the median was 12.62.
Northern Technologies International (NAS:NTIC) Altman Z2-Score Explanation
The original Z-Score model was based on publicly traded manufacturing companies while the Z2-Score, also known as Z"-score can be used for any type of company excluding property/financial companies. Both Z-Score and Z2-Score describes the financial health of a company, and its likelihood of financial distress.
X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.
X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.
X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.
* 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 Altman Z2-Score Chart
NTIC vs FSI, FEAM, KBLB: Altman Z2-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score 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 Altman Z2-Score vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's Altman Z2-Score falls into.
Northern Technologies International Altman Z2-Score Calculation
Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies.
* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z2-Score when X4_2 value is 0.
Northern Technologies International (NTIC) has a Altman Z2-Score of 5.91 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 12.62. Over the past decade, Northern Technologies International's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 5.87 to 17.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #521 out of 1588 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Northern Technologies International's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Northern Technologies International's current Altman Z2-Score of 5.91 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 12.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.87 to a high of 17.83. The Chemicals industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.95. Northern Technologies International's value of 5.91 is 49.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #521 out of 1588 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Technologies International has a GF Scoreâ„¢ 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 Altman Z2-Score compare to FSI and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #521 out of 1588 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts Northern Technologies International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.95. Northern Technologies International's value of 5.91 is 49.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Technologies International's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 5.87 to 17.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.62 vs. the industry median of 3.95, 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 Altman Z2-Score for a Chemicals company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Chemicals companies is 3.95, based on 1,588 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z2-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z2-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northern Technologies International's current Altman Z2-Score of 5.91 is 49.6% 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 Altman Z2-Score mean?
A high Altman Z2-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current Altman Z2-Score is 5.91, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 12.62. 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 Altman Z2-Score is 5.91, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 12.62 and 49.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.95. 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 Altman Z2-Score calculated?
Altman Z2-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current Altman Z2-Score is 5.91 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:
Altman Z2-Score: 5.91 (53% below median its 10-year median of 12.62)
GF Value™: $13.76 vs. price of $8.63 (37.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.6% above the Chemicals median (#521 of 1588)
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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