Northern Technologies International Corp. (NTIC) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Northern Technologies International Corp. (NTIC) has a Graham intrinsic value of $11.63 per share. At $7.71 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 34% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 11.0% a year to $84.2M, with an average return on invested capital of 7.5%.

Graham intrinsic value
$11.63
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$7.71
Price vs Graham value
34% below
Market cap
$74.3M
Revenue (FY2025)
$84.2M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
11.0%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
7.5%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$916.5K

NTIC 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $84.2M $17.6K $0.00 $916.5K 3.1% 2.0%
FY2024 $85.1M $5.4M $0.55 $2.6M 9.3% 9.9%
FY2023 $79.9M $2.9M $0.30 $2.3M 7.5% 6.9%
FY2022 $74.2M $6.3M $0.66 -$350.6K 6.9% 7.0%
FY2021 $56.5M $6.3M $0.64 -$2.6M 14.7% 12.8%
FY2020 $47.6M -$1.3M -$0.15 $4.2M 3.3% 1.6%
FY2019 $55.8M $5.2M $0.55 $4.5M 11.8% 10.4%
FY2018 $51.4M $6.7M $0.71 -$71.8K 15.6% 13.9%
FY2017 $39.6M $3.4M $0.38 $4.8M 11.6% 8.2%
FY2016 $32.9M -$867.5K -$0.10 $1.4M 3.9% 2.9%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 11.0% annually over the past decade.

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 7.5% ROIC.

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $11.63 per share.

NTIC stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Northern Technologies International Corp. (NTIC) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, NTIC's intrinsic value is about $11.63 per share.

Is NTIC stock undervalued?

At $7.71 (close on Oct 17, 2026), NTIC trades 34% below its Graham value of $11.63. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Northern Technologies International Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $32.9M in fiscal 2016 to $84.2M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 11.0%. Net income was $17.6K in fiscal 2025.

Does Northern Technologies International Corp. generate free cash flow?

Northern Technologies International Corp. generated $916.5K of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 7 of the last 10 reported years.

What is NTIC's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 7.5%, and average return on equity was 5.9%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this NTIC data come from?

From Northern Technologies International Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 9, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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