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

Should you be buying Northern Technologies International stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of 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?

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

In the previous week, NuScale Power had 26 more articles in the media than Northern Technologies International. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for NuScale Power and 1 mentions for Northern Technologies International. NuScale Power's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Northern Technologies International's score of 0.40 indicating that NuScale Power is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NuScale Power
11 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Northern Technologies International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NuScale Power$31.48M127.49-$355.79M-$2.89N/A
Northern Technologies International$84.24M0.90$20K-$0.08N/A

Northern Technologies International has a net margin of -0.87% compared to NuScale Power's net margin of -1,130.26%. 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
NuScale Power-1,130.26% -55.23% -40.43%
Northern Technologies International -0.87%0.05%0.04%

NuScale Power has a beta of 2.24, indicating that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Northern Technologies International has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its stock price is 81% less volatile than the S&P 500.

NuScale Power currently has a consensus target price of $19.77, suggesting a potential upside of 66.51%. Given NuScale Power's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe NuScale Power is more favorable than Northern Technologies International.

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

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 compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
XPEL$476.20M2.86$51.23M$1.8526.69
Northern Technologies International$84.24M0.90$20K-$0.08N/A

XPEL has a net margin of 10.76% compared to Northern Technologies International's net margin of -0.87%. XPEL's return on equity of 19.51% beat Northern Technologies International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
XPEL10.76% 19.51% 14.81%
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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
XPEL
0 Sell rating(s)
2 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 5 more articles in the media than Northern Technologies International. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for XPEL and 1 mentions for Northern Technologies International. XPEL's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Northern Technologies International's score of 0.40 indicating that XPEL is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
XPEL
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Northern Technologies International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

XPEL has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Northern Technologies International has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its stock price is 81% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

XPEL beats Northern Technologies International on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northern Technologies International compare to Mayville Engineering?

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

Northern Technologies International has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Northern Technologies International$84.24M0.90$20K-$0.08N/A
Mayville Engineering$546.49M0.85-$8.11M-$0.40N/A

Northern Technologies International has a net margin of -0.87% compared to Mayville Engineering's net margin of -1.48%. 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
Northern Technologies International-0.87% 0.05% 0.04%
Mayville Engineering -1.48%-2.33%-1.13%

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

Mayville Engineering has a consensus target price of $24.25, suggesting a potential upside of 6.47%. 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
Northern Technologies International
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Mayville Engineering
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Mayville Engineering had 6 more articles in the media than Northern Technologies International. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Mayville Engineering and 1 mentions for Northern Technologies International. Northern Technologies International's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Mayville Engineering's score of 0.00 indicating that Northern Technologies International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Northern Technologies International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Mayville Engineering
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Northern Technologies International has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its share price is 81% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Mayville Engineering has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Northern Technologies International and Mayville Engineering tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northern Technologies International compare to Gulf Resources?

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

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

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
Gulf Resources
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 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Northern Technologies International$84.24M0.90$20K-$0.08N/A
Gulf Resources$7.66M0.69-$58.94M-$48.05N/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
Northern Technologies International-0.87% 0.05% 0.04%
Gulf Resources -286.77%-20.62%-17.50%

Northern Technologies International has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its share price is 81% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gulf Resources has a beta of -0.36, indicating that its share price is 136% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Northern Technologies International had 1 more articles in the media than Gulf Resources. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Northern Technologies International and 0 mentions for Gulf Resources. Northern Technologies International's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Gulf Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that Northern Technologies International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Northern Technologies International Neutral
Gulf Resources Neutral

Summary

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

How does Northern Technologies International compare to Tantech?

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

Tantech has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Northern Technologies International has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its stock price is 81% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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

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
TantechN/A N/A N/A
Northern Technologies International -0.87%0.05%0.04%

Northern Technologies International has higher revenue and earnings than Tantech.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tantech$42.94M0.06-$3.24MN/AN/A
Northern Technologies International$84.24M0.90$20K-$0.08N/A

In the previous week, Northern Technologies International had 1 more articles in the media than Tantech. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Northern Technologies International and 0 mentions for Tantech. Northern Technologies International's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Tantech's score of 0.00 indicating that Northern Technologies International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tantech Neutral
Northern Technologies International Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tantech
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

Summary

Northern Technologies International beats Tantech on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NTIC vs. The Competition

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MetricNorthern Technologies InternationalCHEM IndustryMaterials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$74.99M$13.75B$4.71B$11.77B
Dividend Yield0.51%2.23%4.98%5.26%
P/E Ratio-100.3823.5121.2827.07
Price / Sales0.901.887,361.3773.47
Price / Cash42.8912.1127.2853.90
Price / Book0.992.067.706.69
Net Income$20K$179.02M$159.29M$332.64M
7 Day PerformanceN/A3.22%0.01%2.01%
1 Month Performance1.39%6.02%2.58%9.19%
1 Year Performance11.53%45.61%76.05%39.59%

Northern Technologies International Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NTIC
Northern Technologies International
1.4598 of 5 stars		$8.03
+1.6%		N/AN/A$74.99M$84.24MN/A200
SMR
NuScale Power
3.2675 of 5 stars		$11.72
-7.4%		$19.77
+68.8%		N/A$3.96B$31.48MN/A440
XPEL
XPEL
1.7534 of 5 stars		$46.05
-1.0%		N/AN/A$1.27B$476.20M24.891,337
MEC
Mayville Engineering
1.239 of 5 stars		$21.46
-1.6%		$24.25
+13.0%		N/A$435.97M$546.49MN/A2,400
GURE
Gulf Resources
N/A$3.55
+0.4%		N/AN/A$5.46M$7.66MN/A420

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