NUTRIEN LTD (NTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NTR - CA67077M1086 - Common Stock
58.325 USD
+0.3 (+0.53%)
Taking everything into account, NTR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NTR was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NTR while its profitability can be described as average. NTR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years NTR has 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 (2.56%) is better than 62.65% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 5.43%, NTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.86% of the companies in the same industry.
NTR has a Return On Invested Capital (4.34%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NTR is above the industry average of 6.30%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 5.43% | ||
| ROIC | 4.34% |
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
NTR has a better Profit Margin (5.25%) than 69.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTR has declined.
NTR's Operating Margin of 11.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NTR outperforms 62.65% of its industry peers.
NTR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.18%, NTR is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.42% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 11.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 29.18% |
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
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.
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 1.67. This is a bad value and indicates that NTR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NTR has a Altman-Z score of 1.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: NTR underperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
NTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.96. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as NTR would need 7.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NTR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.96) than 73.49% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that NTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, NTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC7.56%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.33. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NTR underperforms 84.34% of its industry peers.
NTR has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a bad value and indicates that NTR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.85, NTR is not doing good in the industry: 75.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NTR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.70%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.26% in the past 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)-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
Based on estimates for the next years, NTR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.18% on average per year.
NTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y30.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5Y2.18%
Revenue Next Year2.35%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y1.02%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.86 indicates a correct valuation of NTR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NTR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NTR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.49.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.68, NTR is valued correctly.
NTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NTR is cheaper than 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.99), we can say NTR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NTR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NTR is valued a bit cheaper than 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of NTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)1.58
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.62%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NTR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.69. NTR pays more dividend than 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
NTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
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.
The dividend of NTR decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
78.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NTR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NTR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP78.21%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
NYSE:NTR (10/15/2025, 12:10:05 PM)
58.325
+0.3 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.84%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.34B
Analysts74.07
Price Target48.2 (-17.36%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
Yearly Dividend2.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.94%
DP78.21%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-0.67%
PT rev (3m)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)26.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.68 | ||
| P/S | 1.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 2.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.2 |
EPS(TTM)3.46
EY5.93%
EPS(NY)4.6
Fwd EY7.88%
FCF(TTM)3.53
FCFY6.04%
OCF(TTM)7.56
OCFY12.95%
SpS53.44
BVpS51.64
TBVpS23.1
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)1.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 5.43% | ||
| ROCE | 7.14% | ||
| ROIC | 4.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.7% | ||
| OM | 11.4% | ||
| 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)8.34%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.22%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 125.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
F-Score6
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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 Y30.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5Y2.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.14%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%2.84%
Revenue Next Year2.35%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y1.02%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y2.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.31%
EBIT growth 5Y7.48%
EBIT Next Year98.5%
EBIT Next 3Y24.26%
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%