NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NTR - CA67077M1086 - Common Stock
78.03 CAD
-0.62 (-0.79%)
NTR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. NTR has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NTR is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
NTR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NTR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.56%, NTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
NTR has a better Return On Equity (5.43%) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NTR (4.36%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NTR is in line with the industry average of 8.46%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 5.43% | ||
| ROIC | 4.36% |
ROA(3y)5.91%
ROA(5y)5%
ROE(3y)12.48%
ROE(5y)10.56%
ROIC(3y)8.32%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
1.3 Margins
NTR's Profit Margin of 5.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NTR outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
NTR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NTR has a Operating Margin of 11.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: NTR outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NTR has grown nicely.
NTR's Gross Margin of 29.18% is amongst the best of the industry. NTR outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NTR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 29.18% |
OM growth 3Y-13.8%
OM growth 5Y1.85%
PM growth 3Y-38.9%
PM growth 5Y-12.08%
GM growth 3Y-4.64%
GM growth 5Y1.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
NTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for NTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
NTR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NTR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NTR has an Altman-Z score of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that NTR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.65, NTR is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NTR is 7.96, which is on the high side as it means it would take NTR, 7.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NTR's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.96 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NTR outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that NTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NTR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC7.98%
2.3 Liquidity
NTR has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that NTR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NTR's Current ratio of 1.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NTR outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that NTR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NTR has a Quick ratio (0.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NTR have decreased by -1.70% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NTR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.26% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NTR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
EPS 3Y-17.44%
EPS 5Y10.65%
EPS Q2Q%13.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.14%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%2.84%
3.2 Future
NTR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.50% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y30.65%
EPS Next 2Y14.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.51%
EPS Next 5Y2.5%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
NTR is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.39.
89.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, NTR is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.43, the valuation of NTR can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NTR is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.71. NTR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.43 |
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 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NTR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NTR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y14.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.85.
NTR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
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
78.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NTR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NTR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP78.21%
EPS Next 2Y14.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.51%
TSX:NTR (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
78.03
-0.62 (-0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.91B
Analysts74.62
Price Target67.18 (-13.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
Yearly Dividend2.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.94%
DP78.21%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-64.42%
Max EPS beat(2)9.5%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-64.42%
Max EPS beat(4)9.5%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-18.75%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-20.54%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-14.65%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.98%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.14%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.21%
PT rev (1m)0.83%
PT rev (3m)4.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)65.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)19.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.43 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.51 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 2.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.07 |
EPS(TTM)4.76
EY6.1%
EPS(NY)6.28
Fwd EY8.05%
FCF(TTM)4.85
FCFY6.21%
OCF(TTM)10.39
OCFY13.31%
SpS73.47
BVpS70.99
TBVpS31.76
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)1.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 5.43% | ||
| ROCE | 7.16% | ||
| ROIC | 4.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.72% | ||
| OM | 11.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 29.18% | ||
| FCFM | 6.6% |
ROA(3y)5.91%
ROA(5y)5%
ROE(3y)12.48%
ROE(5y)10.56%
ROIC(3y)8.32%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
ROICexc(3y)8.52%
ROICexc(5y)7.24%
ROICexgc(3y)13.15%
ROICexgc(5y)11.34%
ROCE(3y)13.7%
ROCE(5y)11.6%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.54%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.87%
OM growth 3Y-13.8%
OM growth 5Y1.85%
PM growth 3Y-38.9%
PM growth 5Y-12.08%
GM growth 3Y-4.64%
GM growth 5Y1.41%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 125.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
F-Score6
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)112.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.55%
Profit Quality(3y)156.44%
Profit Quality(5y)184.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
EPS 3Y-17.44%
EPS 5Y10.65%
EPS Q2Q%13.25%
EPS Next Y30.65%
EPS Next 2Y14.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.51%
EPS Next 5Y2.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.14%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%2.84%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y3.23%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.65%
EBIT growth 5Y7.22%
EBIT Next Year87.09%
EBIT Next 3Y23.25%
EBIT Next 5Y14.2%
FCF growth 1Y-58.86%
FCF growth 3Y-13.08%
FCF growth 5Y-4.89%
OCF growth 1Y-47.55%
OCF growth 3Y-3.11%
OCF growth 5Y-0.72%