NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP (NTIC) Financial Ratio Screen

NASDAQ Basic Materials United States USD 78M
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP (NTIC) passes all available checks in 2 implemented financial-ratio model(s). Its activity assessment is still in progress; this is not a Shariah verdict. Its debt proxy is 12.8% against the model threshold of 30%. The supplied classification is Basic Materials (Specialty Chemicals); mixed activities and revenue segments remain part of the activity assessment.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

NTIC financial screening at a glance

FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
12.8%
Pass vs 30%
Cash ratio
7.1%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
26.4%
Pass vs 30%
Impermissible income
0.4%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: August 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria passedActivity is assessed separately
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria passedActivity is assessed separately
S&P-style provisionalNot yet availableRequired denominator or financial data is incomplete
Business activityAssessment pendingFinancial results do not determine business permissibility
Complete screening result: not yet completeA complete result requires both supported financial criteria and adequate activity evidence. This site does not issue a fatwa or official index decision.
Financial periodAugust 2025Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Specialty Chemicals) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Northern Technologies International Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops and markets rust and corrosion inhibiting products in China, Brazil, India, the United States, and internationally. It operates through ZERUST and Natur-Tec segments. The company offers rust and corrosion inhibiting products, such as plastic and paper packaging, liquids, coatings, rust removers, cleaners, diffusers, and engineered solutions designed for the oil and gas industry under the ZERUST brand. It also provides a portfolio of bio-based and certified compostable polymer resin compounds under the Natur-Tec brand; and finished products, such as trash bags, agricultural films, and single-use disposable products under the Natur-Bag brand. In addition, the company offers on-site and technical consulting for rust and corrosion prevention issues. It sells its products and services to the automotive, general industrial, mechanical, mining, agricultural, retail consumer, and oil and gas markets through direct sales force, network of independent distributors and agents, manufacturer's sales representatives, joint ventures, and strategic partners. Northern Technologies International Corporation was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from August 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 12.8%
/ 30%
7.1%
/ 30%
26.4%
/ 30%
0.37%
/ 5%
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*
FTSE 12.8%
/ 33%
7.1%
/ 33%
26.4%
/ 50%
0.37%
/ 5%
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.03
Dividend Yield
48.0%
Payout: 71.0%
P/B Ratio
1.1
EV/EBITDA
151.6
EV: $89M
Revenue
$84M
Growth: 9.2%
Beta
0.2
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 37.0%
Operating Margin -1.2%
Net Margin -0.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 0.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) -0.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$2M
Free Cash Flow-$2M
Total Debt$13M
Debt-to-Equity16.9
Current Ratio1.8
Total Assets$103M

Price & Trading

Last Close$8.40
50-Day MA$8.84
200-Day MA$8.04
Avg Volume12K
Beta0.2
52-Week Range
$6.75
$10.84

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period August 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP (NTIC)

CEO
Mr. G. Patrick Lynch
Employees
269
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 78M
Currency
USD

Northern Technologies International Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops and markets rust and corrosion inhibiting products in China, Brazil, India, the United States, and internationally. It operates through ZERUST and Natur-Tec segments. The company offers rust and corrosion inhibiting products, such as plastic and paper packaging, liquids, coatings, rust removers, cleaners, diffusers, and engineered solutions designed for the oil and gas industry under the ZERUST brand. It also provides a portfolio of bio-based and certified compostable polymer resin compounds under the Natur-Tec brand; and finished products, such as trash bags, agricultural films, and single-use disposable products under the Natur-Bag brand. In addition, the company offers on-site and technical consulting for rust and corrosion prevention issues. It sells its products and services to the automotive, general industrial, mechanical, mining, agricultural, retail consumer, and oil and gas markets through direct sales force, network of independent distributors and agents, manufacturer's sales representatives, joint ventures, and strategic partners. Northern Technologies International Corporation was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP (NTIC) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial screen passed; activity assessment pending. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP's debt ratio?

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP's debt ratio is 12.8% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP's key financial metrics?

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP has a market capitalization of USD 78M in its listing currency, and revenue of $84M. The company maintains a gross margin of 37.0% and a net margin of -0.4%. Return on equity stands at 0.9%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: August 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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