NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:NTR • CA67077M1086
102.59 CAD
+2.6 (+2.6%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, NTR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NTR was compared to 29 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. NTR scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NTR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- NTR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year NTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years NTR has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NTR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of NTR (3.49%) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of NTR (7.20%) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
- NTR has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: NTR outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.49% | ||
| ROE | 7.2% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- NTR has a better Profit Margin (6.79%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTR has grown nicely.
- NTR's Operating Margin of 12.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NTR outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NTR has grown nicely.
- NTR has a better Gross Margin (30.20%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
- NTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.79% | ||
| GM | 30.2% |
OM growth 3Y-19.95%
OM growth 5Y12.68%
PM growth 3Y-25.29%
PM growth 5Y30.88%
GM growth 3Y-6.77%
GM growth 5Y4.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NTR is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for NTR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that NTR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.96, NTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NTR is 6.46, which is on the high side as it means it would take NTR, 6.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NTR (6.46) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
- NTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating NTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.53, NTR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC14.19%
2.3 Liquidity
- NTR has a Current Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that NTR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of NTR (1.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that NTR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of NTR (0.89) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.29% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, NTR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 21.53% on average per year.
- NTR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.52%.
- NTR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.29%
EPS 3Y-29.62%
EPS 5Y21.53%
EPS Q2Q%167.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.16%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.67% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NTR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.08%
EPS Next 2Y-0.14%
EPS Next 3Y1.67%
EPS Next 5Y-1.67%
Revenue Next Year1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y0.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.48%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.47, the valuation of NTR can be described as correct.
- 89.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- NTR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.66, NTR is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NTR is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NTR indicates a rather cheap valuation: NTR is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NTR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NTR is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of NTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.24
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y-0.14%
EPS Next 3Y1.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.11%.
- NTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.00.
- NTR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NTR has a limited annual growth rate of 2.94%.
- NTR has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- NTR has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.94%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- 58.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NTR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- NTR's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP58.76%
EPS Next 2Y-0.14%
EPS Next 3Y1.67%
TSX:NTR (2/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
102.59
+2.6 (+2.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners74.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.59B
Revenue(TTM)26.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.81B
Analysts72.59
Price Target74.17 (-27.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
Yearly Dividend2.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.94%
DP58.76%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.55)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.24%
Min EPS beat(2)0.97%
Max EPS beat(2)9.5%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-64.42%
Max EPS beat(4)9.5%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.86%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.39%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-15.21%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.29%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.29%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.94%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.47%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.55%
PT rev (1m)8.84%
PT rev (3m)10.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.66 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 3.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.21 |
EPS(TTM)6.23
EY6.07%
EPS(NY)6.55
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)6.21
FCFY6.05%
OCF(TTM)11.75
OCFY11.45%
SpS75.31
BVpS71.04
TBVpS31.93
PEG (NY)3.24
PEG (5Y)0.76
Graham Number99.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.49% | ||
| ROE | 7.2% | ||
| ROCE | 8.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.78% | ||
| OM | 12.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.79% | ||
| GM | 30.2% | ||
| FCFM | 8.24% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-19.95%
OM growth 5Y12.68%
PM growth 3Y-25.29%
PM growth 5Y30.88%
GM growth 3Y-6.77%
GM growth 5Y4.73%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
F-Score8
WACC14.19%
ROIC/WACC0.37
Cap/Depr(3y)99.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.56%
Profit Quality(3y)161.2%
Profit Quality(5y)124.87%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.29%
EPS 3Y-29.62%
EPS 5Y21.53%
EPS Q2Q%167.74%
EPS Next Y5.08%
EPS Next 2Y-0.14%
EPS Next 3Y1.67%
EPS Next 5Y-1.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.16%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
Revenue Next Year1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y0.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.48%
Revenue Next 5Y1.59%
EBIT growth 1Y19.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.6%
EBIT growth 5Y18.49%
EBIT Next Year64.61%
EBIT Next 3Y18.23%
EBIT Next 5Y9.68%
FCF growth 1Y-3.86%
FCF growth 3Y-29.33%
FCF growth 5Y2.45%
OCF growth 1Y-8.97%
OCF growth 3Y-20.94%
OCF growth 5Y3.81%
NUTRIEN LTD / NTR.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NTR.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for NUTRIEN LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) stock?
NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NTR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) is 16.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.
What is the financial health of NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) is 4 / 10.