Margins and returns computed from annual filings. Falling shares outstanding = buybacks; rising = dilution. Net debt = debt − cash (negative = net cash).

P / E vs its own history

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP trades at about 14.7× earnings — below its 10-year norm (10-year range 20.2×–112.3×, median 23.7×).

14.7× 112.3×

Shaded band = 10-year range (20.2×–112.3×); dot = today's 14.7×.

Historical P/E = month-end price near each fiscal year-end ÷ that year's EPS. A read on whether the stock is cheap or dear relative to how it has typically been valued — not a forecast.

Key ratios (by fiscal year)

Ratio	FY2025	FY2024	FY2023	FY2022	FY2021	FY2020	FY2019	FY2018	FY2017	FY2016
Gross margin	37.6%	39.7%	34.8%	31.1%	34.6%	33.6%	31.9%	—	33.5%	32.2%
Operating margin	3.1%	9.3%	7.5%	6.9%	14.7%	3.3%	11.8%	56.9%	11.6%	3.9%
Net margin	0.0%	6.4%	3.6%	8.5%	11.1%	-2.8%	9.3%	47.5%	8.6%	-2.6%
FCF margin	1.1%	4.7%	2.9%	-0.5%	-4.7%	8.8%	8.1%	-0.5%	12.2%	4.3%
Return on assets	0.0%	5.7%	3.3%	7.3%	8.4%	-2.0%	7.7%	10.5%	6.0%	-1.7%
Return on equity	0.0%	7.2%	4.1%	9.4%	9.6%	-2.2%	8.7%	12.0%	6.6%	-1.8%
Current ratio	1.86	2.32	2.37	2.36	3.96	5.45	4.25	3.95	5.33	5.24

Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-08-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.