NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NTR - CA67077M1086 - Common Stock
80.14 CAD
+0.05 (+0.06%)
NTR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 27 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While NTR belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NTR scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NTR was profitable.
In the past year NTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
NTR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NTR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NTR (3.49%) is better than 85.19% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 7.20%, NTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
NTR has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: NTR outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
NTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.34%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.61%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.49% | ||
| ROE | 7.2% | ||
| ROIC | 4.86% |
ROA(3y)5.91%
ROA(5y)5%
ROE(3y)12.48%
ROE(5y)10.56%
ROIC(3y)8.34%
ROIC(5y)7.09%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 6.79%, NTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTR has declined.
The Operating Margin of NTR (12.63%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
NTR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NTR (30.20%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
NTR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.79% | ||
| GM | 30.2% |
OM growth 3Y-13.46%
OM growth 5Y2.09%
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NTR is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NTR has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for NTR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NTR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NTR has an Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is a bad value and indicates that NTR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.77, NTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
NTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.46. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as NTR would need 6.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NTR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. NTR outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that NTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NTR (0.53) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that NTR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NTR has a Current ratio (1.41) which is in line with its industry peers.
NTR has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that NTR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NTR has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: NTR underperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
| 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 nice 13.48% over the past 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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.25% in the last year.
NTR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.28% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.48%
EPS 3Y-17.44%
EPS 5Y10.65%
EPS Q2Q%148.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.14%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%18.13%
3.2 Future
NTR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.51% yearly.
NTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y32.62%
EPS Next 2Y14.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.79%
EPS Next 5Y1.51%
Revenue Next Year2.53%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.13 indicates a correct valuation of NTR.
88.89% 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 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.35, NTR is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NTR indicates a rather cheap valuation: NTR is cheaper than 85.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, NTR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
85.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
85.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NTR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of NTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y14.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%, NTR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NTR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.46. NTR pays more dividend than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NTR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
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
NTR pays out 58.76% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
NTR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58.76%
EPS Next 2Y14.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.79%
TSX:NTR (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
80.14
+0.05 (+0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.94B
Revenue(TTM)26.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.81B
Analysts72.59
Price Target67.57 (-15.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
Yearly Dividend3.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.94%
DP58.76%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.52%
Min EPS beat(2)1.54%
Max EPS beat(2)9.5%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-64.42%
Max EPS beat(4)9.5%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.79%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.34%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-15.18%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.19%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.33%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.06%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.25%
PT rev (1m)0.58%
PT rev (3m)1.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)43.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 2.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.72 |
EPS(TTM)5.67
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)6.49
Fwd EY8.09%
FCF(TTM)6.34
FCFY7.91%
OCF(TTM)12
OCFY14.97%
SpS76.9
BVpS72.55
TBVpS32.61
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)1.33
Graham Number96.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.49% | ||
| ROE | 7.2% | ||
| ROCE | 8.09% | ||
| ROIC | 4.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.23% | ||
| OM | 12.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.79% | ||
| GM | 30.2% | ||
| FCFM | 8.24% |
ROA(3y)5.91%
ROA(5y)5%
ROE(3y)12.48%
ROE(5y)10.56%
ROIC(3y)8.34%
ROIC(5y)7.09%
ROICexc(3y)8.53%
ROICexc(5y)7.25%
ROICexgc(3y)13.18%
ROICexgc(5y)11.36%
ROCE(3y)13.73%
ROCE(5y)11.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.12%
OM growth 3Y-13.46%
OM growth 5Y2.09%
PM growth 3Y-38.9%
PM growth 5Y-12.08%
GM growth 3Y-4.64%
GM growth 5Y1.41%
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 | 1.77 |
F-Score8
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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)13.48%
EPS 3Y-17.44%
EPS 5Y10.65%
EPS Q2Q%148.72%
EPS Next Y32.62%
EPS Next 2Y14.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.79%
EPS Next 5Y1.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.14%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%18.13%
Revenue Next Year2.53%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y19.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.31%
EBIT growth 5Y7.48%
EBIT Next Year98.5%
EBIT Next 3Y24.26%
EBIT Next 5Y13.41%
FCF growth 1Y-22.69%
FCF growth 3Y-13.08%
FCF growth 5Y-4.89%
OCF growth 1Y-26.52%
OCF growth 3Y-3.11%
OCF growth 5Y-0.72%
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.
What is the valuation status of NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) stock?
NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) is 14.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.1.
Is the dividend of NUTRIEN LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of NUTRIEN LTD (NTR.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.76%.