Northern Technologies International (NTIC) Competitors

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NTIC vs. SMR, XPEL, MEC, GURE, and TANH

Should you buy Northern Technologies International stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Northern Technologies International with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Northern Technologies International include NuScale Power (SMR), XPEL (XPEL), Mayville Engineering (MEC), Gulf Resources (GURE), and Tantech (TANH).

How does Northern Technologies International compare to NuScale Power?

Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ:NTIC) and NuScale Power (NYSE:SMR) are both fabricated products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

Northern Technologies International has a net margin of -0.87% compared to NuScale Power's net margin of -2,066.55%. Northern Technologies International's return on equity of 0.05% beat NuScale Power's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northern Technologies International	-0.87%	0.05%	0.04%
NuScale Power	-2,066.55%	-48.88%	-38.10%

In the previous week, NuScale Power had 16 more articles in the media than Northern Technologies International. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for NuScale Power and 0 mentions for Northern Technologies International. NuScale Power's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Northern Technologies International's score of 0.00 indicating that NuScale Power is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Northern Technologies International	Neutral
NuScale Power	Neutral

Northern Technologies International has higher revenue and earnings than NuScale Power. Northern Technologies International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NuScale Power, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Northern Technologies International	$84.24M	0.90	$20K	-$0.08	N/A
NuScale Power	$31.48M	132.02	-$355.79M	-$2.92	N/A

Northern Technologies International has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its share price is 81% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NuScale Power has a beta of 2.24, indicating that its share price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

32.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.4% of NuScale Power shares are held by institutional investors. 24.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of NuScale Power shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NuScale Power has a consensus price target of $17.85, suggesting a potential upside of 56.94%. Given NuScale Power's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NuScale Power is more favorable than Northern Technologies International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Northern Technologies International	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
NuScale Power	3 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.22

Summary

NuScale Power beats Northern Technologies International on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northern Technologies International compare to XPEL?

XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) and Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ:NTIC) are both small-cap fabricated products companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
XPEL	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Northern Technologies International	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

In the previous week, XPEL had 4 more articles in the media than Northern Technologies International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for XPEL and 0 mentions for Northern Technologies International. XPEL's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Northern Technologies International'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
XPEL	Neutral
Northern Technologies International	Neutral

XPEL has higher revenue and earnings than Northern Technologies International. Northern Technologies International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than XPEL, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
XPEL	$476.20M	2.59	$51.23M	$1.91	23.41
Northern Technologies International	$84.24M	0.90	$20K	-$0.08	N/A

XPEL has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northern Technologies International has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its share price is 81% less volatile than the broader market.

XPEL has a net margin of 10.82% compared to Northern Technologies International's net margin of -0.87%. XPEL's return on equity of 19.14% beat Northern Technologies International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
XPEL	10.82%	19.14%	14.29%
Northern Technologies International	-0.87%	0.05%	0.04%

75.1% of XPEL shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of XPEL shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 24.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

XPEL beats Northern Technologies International on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northern Technologies International compare to Mayville Engineering?

Mayville Engineering (NYSE:MEC) and Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ:NTIC) are both small-cap fabricated products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Mayville Engineering has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northern Technologies International has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its share price is 81% less volatile than the broader market.

Northern Technologies International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Mayville Engineering. Northern Technologies International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mayville Engineering, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Mayville Engineering	$546.49M	0.95	-$8.11M	-$0.80	N/A
Northern Technologies International	$84.24M	0.90	$20K	-$0.08	N/A

45.4% of Mayville Engineering shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are held by institutional investors. 5.6% of Mayville Engineering shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Northern Technologies International has a net margin of -0.87% compared to Mayville Engineering's net margin of -2.93%. Northern Technologies International's return on equity of 0.05% beat Mayville Engineering's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mayville Engineering	-2.93%	-5.77%	-2.58%
Northern Technologies International	-0.87%	0.05%	0.04%

Mayville Engineering currently has a consensus price target of $29.75, suggesting a potential upside of 17.20%. Given Mayville Engineering's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Mayville Engineering is more favorable than Northern Technologies International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mayville Engineering	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Northern Technologies International	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

In the previous week, Mayville Engineering had 6 more articles in the media than Northern Technologies International. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Mayville Engineering and 0 mentions for Northern Technologies International. Mayville Engineering's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Northern Technologies International's score of 0.00 indicating that Mayville Engineering is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Mayville Engineering	Neutral
Northern Technologies International	Neutral

Summary

Mayville Engineering beats Northern Technologies International on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northern Technologies International compare to Gulf Resources?

Gulf Resources (NASDAQ:GURE) and Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ:NTIC) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and profitability.

In the previous week, Gulf Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Northern Technologies International'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Gulf Resources	Neutral
Northern Technologies International	Neutral

3.3% of Gulf Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of Gulf Resources shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Gulf Resources has a beta of -0.36, indicating that its stock price is 136% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northern Technologies International has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its stock price is 81% less volatile than the broader market.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Gulf Resources	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Northern Technologies International	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Northern Technologies International has higher revenue and earnings than Gulf Resources. Northern Technologies International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gulf Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Gulf Resources	$7.66M	0.75	-$58.94M	-$48.05	N/A
Northern Technologies International	$84.24M	0.90	$20K	-$0.08	N/A

Northern Technologies International has a net margin of -0.87% compared to Gulf Resources' net margin of -286.77%. Northern Technologies International's return on equity of 0.05% beat Gulf Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gulf Resources	-286.77%	-20.62%	-17.50%
Northern Technologies International	-0.87%	0.05%	0.04%

Summary

Northern Technologies International beats Gulf Resources on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northern Technologies International compare to Tantech?

Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ:NTIC) and Tantech (NASDAQ:TANH) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Tantech had 1 more articles in the media than Northern Technologies International. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Tantech and 0 mentions for Northern Technologies International. Northern Technologies International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Tantech'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Northern Technologies International	Neutral
Tantech	Neutral

32.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.0% of Tantech shares are held by institutional investors. 24.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Tantech shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Northern Technologies International has a beta of 0.19, meaning that its stock price is 81% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tantech has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Northern Technologies International	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Tantech	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Northern Technologies International has higher revenue and earnings than Tantech.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Northern Technologies International	$84.24M	0.90	$20K	-$0.08	N/A
Tantech	$38.36M	0.07	-$31.02M	N/A	N/A

Tantech has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Northern Technologies International's net margin of -0.87%. Northern Technologies International's return on equity of 0.05% beat Tantech's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northern Technologies International	-0.87%	0.05%	0.04%
Tantech	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Northern Technologies International beats Tantech on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NTIC vs. The Competition

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Metric	Northern Technologies International	CHEM Industry	Materials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$75.94M	$13.59B	$4.80B	$12.34B
Dividend Yield	0.50%	2.30%	5.01%	5.28%
P/E Ratio	-100.00	37.64	23.12	25.65
Price / Sales	0.90	1.91	6,750.54	86.28
Price / Cash	43.44	12.21	27.21	56.67
Price / Book	0.99	1.98	6.73	7.14
Net Income	$20K	$178.05M	$157.11M	$335.98M
7 Day Performance	1.27%	-0.78%	-0.51%	3.56%
1 Month Performance	-0.25%	1.78%	-0.41%	2.54%
1 Year Performance	10.65%	40.28%	74.77%	35.05%

Northern Technologies International Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NTIC Northern Technologies International	1.8665 of 5 stars	$8.00 flat	N/A	+10.7%	$75.94M	$84.24M	N/A	200
SMR NuScale Power	3.2917 of 5 stars	$9.97 -4.8%	$19.08 +91.3%	-62.4%	$3.64B	$31.48M	N/A	440	Trending News Analyst Forecast Gap Down
XPEL XPEL	1.0598 of 5 stars	$43.94 +5.0%	N/A	+29.6%	$1.22B	$476.20M	23.09	1,337
MEC Mayville Engineering	2.7688 of 5 stars	$23.71 -4.9%	$29.75 +25.5%	+66.9%	$485.63M	$546.49M	N/A	2,400	Gap Down
GURE Gulf Resources	0.3391 of 5 stars	$3.80 -1.3%	N/A	-40.0%	$5.85M	$7.66M	N/A	420

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Northern Technologies International (NTIC) Competitors

NTIC vs. SMR, XPEL, MEC, GURE, and TANH

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Northern Technologies International (NTIC) Competitors

NTIC vs. SMR, XPEL, MEC, GURE, and TANH

How does Northern Technologies International compare to NuScale Power?

Is NTIC or SMR more profitable?

Does the media refer more to NTIC or SMR?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, NTIC or SMR?

Which has more volatility and risk, NTIC or SMR?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of NTIC or SMR?

Do analysts prefer NTIC or SMR?

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How does Northern Technologies International compare to XPEL?

Do analysts recommend XPEL or NTIC?

Does the media favor XPEL or NTIC?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, XPEL or NTIC?

Which has more risk & volatility, XPEL or NTIC?

Is XPEL or NTIC more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in XPEL or NTIC?

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How does Northern Technologies International compare to Mayville Engineering?

Which has more volatility & risk, MEC or NTIC?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, MEC or NTIC?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in MEC or NTIC?

Is MEC or NTIC more profitable?

Do analysts recommend MEC or NTIC?

Does the media favor MEC or NTIC?

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How does Northern Technologies International compare to Gulf Resources?

Does the media favor GURE or NTIC?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in GURE or NTIC?

Which has more volatility and risk, GURE or NTIC?

Do analysts prefer GURE or NTIC?

Which has better earnings & valuation, GURE or NTIC?

Is GURE or NTIC more profitable?

Summary

How does Northern Technologies International compare to Tantech?

Does the media refer more to NTIC or TANH?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in NTIC or TANH?

Which has more risk and volatility, NTIC or TANH?

Do analysts rate NTIC or TANH?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, NTIC or TANH?

Is NTIC or TANH more profitable?

Summary

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