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NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NTRS - US6658591044 - Common Stock

138.52 USD
-1.57 (-1.12%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM
138.52 USD
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After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall NTRS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated NTRS against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. NTRS may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. NTRS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NTRS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NTRS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NTRS has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years NTRS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
NTRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNTRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.98%, NTRS is doing worse than 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of NTRS (12.88%) is better than 70.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.03%, NTRS is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NTRS is significantly below the industry average of 7.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.98%
ROE 12.88%
ROIC 1.03%
ROA(3y)0.93%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)11.89%
ROE(5y)11.57%
ROIC(3y)1.06%
ROIC(5y)0.96%
NTRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNTRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.22%, NTRS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.46% of the companies in the same industry.
NTRS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NTRS has a Operating Margin of 16.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NTRS outperforms 40.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NTRS has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.99%, NTRS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NTRS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.83%
PM (TTM) 12.22%
GM 57.99%
OM growth 3Y-16.14%
OM growth 5Y-8.62%
PM growth 3Y-17.54%
PM growth 5Y-9.62%
GM growth 3Y-18.4%
GM growth 5Y-9.82%
NTRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNTRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, NTRS has less shares outstanding
NTRS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NTRS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
NTRS Yearly Shares OutstandingNTRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
NTRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNTRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.62, we must say that NTRS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of NTRS (-0.62) is worse than 81.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NTRS is 88.33, which is on the high side as it means it would take NTRS, 88.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 88.33, NTRS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.30% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 11.69 is on the high side and indicates that NTRS has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 11.69, NTRS is doing worse than 91.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.69
Debt/FCF 88.33
Altman-Z -0.62
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
NTRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNTRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.04 indicates that NTRS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NTRS (0.04) is worse than 95.78% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.04 indicates that NTRS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NTRS has a Quick ratio of 0.04. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NTRS underperforms 95.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.04
Quick Ratio 0.04
NTRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNTRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NTRS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.35%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, NTRS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.76% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.98% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, NTRS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.35%
EPS 3Y2.26%
EPS 5Y2.76%
EPS Q2Q%16.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.98%
Revenue growth 3Y33.14%
Revenue growth 5Y18.02%
Sales Q2Q%6.47%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.66% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, NTRS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.64%
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y10.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.66%
Revenue Next Year4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y4.43%
Revenue Next 3Y4.39%
Revenue Next 5Y3.48%

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NTRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNTRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
NTRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNTRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.14, which indicates a correct valuation of NTRS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as NTRS.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NTRS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say NTRS is valued slightly cheaper.
NTRS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.57.
NTRS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NTRS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say NTRS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.14
Fwd PE 14.57
NTRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNTRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NTRS indicates a rather cheap valuation: NTRS is cheaper than 88.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NTRS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.28
EV/EBITDA 9.62
NTRS Per share dataNTRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NTRS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)5.85
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y10.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NTRS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.28%.
NTRS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.61.
NTRS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.96.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.28%

5.2 History

The dividend of NTRS has a limited annual growth rate of 3.64%.
NTRS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NTRS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years25
NTRS Yearly Dividends per shareNTRS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

37.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NTRS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
NTRS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP37.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y10.42%
NTRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNTRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B
NTRS Dividend Payout.NTRS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NTRS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NORTHERN TRUST CORP

NASDAQ:NTRS (12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 138.52 0 (0%)

138.52

-1.57 (-1.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-22 2026-01-22/amc
Inst Owners87.15%
Inst Owner Change-1.41%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change-0.49%
Market Cap26.20B
Revenue(TTM)13.66B
Net Income(TTM)1.67B
Analysts56.36
Price Target137.09 (-1.03%)
Short Float %1.29%
Short Ratio2.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.28%
Yearly Dividend3.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.64%
DP37.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (0.8)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.03%
Max EPS beat(2)1.89%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.03%
Max EPS beat(4)9.83%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.97%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.98%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.37%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.37%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.93%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.49%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)-0.49%
PT rev (3m)8.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.14
Fwd PE 14.57
P/S 1.92
P/FCF 15.28
P/OCF 10.44
P/B 2.02
P/tB 2.66
EV/EBITDA 9.62
EPS(TTM)8.58
EY6.19%
EPS(NY)9.51
Fwd EY6.86%
FCF(TTM)9.07
FCFY6.54%
OCF(TTM)13.27
OCFY9.58%
SpS72.24
BVpS68.51
TBVpS51.99
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)5.85
Graham Number115
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.98%
ROE 12.88%
ROCE 8.93%
ROIC 1.03%
ROICexc 1.05%
ROICexgc 1.13%
OM 16.83%
PM (TTM) 12.22%
GM 57.99%
FCFM 12.55%
ROA(3y)0.93%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)11.89%
ROE(5y)11.57%
ROIC(3y)1.06%
ROIC(5y)0.96%
ROICexc(3y)1.09%
ROICexc(5y)0.98%
ROICexgc(3y)1.2%
ROICexgc(5y)1.07%
ROCE(3y)10.14%
ROCE(5y)9.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.85%
OM growth 3Y-16.14%
OM growth 5Y-8.62%
PM growth 3Y-17.54%
PM growth 5Y-9.62%
GM growth 3Y-18.4%
GM growth 5Y-9.82%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.69
Debt/FCF 88.33
Debt/EBITDA 49.41
Cap/Depr 104.01%
Cap/Sales 5.83%
Interest Coverage 0.36
Cash Conversion 81.9%
Profit Quality 102.71%
Current Ratio 0.04
Quick Ratio 0.04
Altman-Z -0.62
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)113.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.35%
EPS 3Y2.26%
EPS 5Y2.76%
EPS Q2Q%16.24%
EPS Next Y14.64%
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y10.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.98%
Revenue growth 3Y33.14%
Revenue growth 5Y18.02%
Sales Q2Q%6.47%
Revenue Next Year4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y4.43%
Revenue Next 3Y4.39%
Revenue Next 5Y3.48%
EBIT growth 1Y-7%
EBIT growth 3Y11.65%
EBIT growth 5Y7.85%
EBIT Next Year-5.14%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.75%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-36.84%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

NORTHERN TRUST CORP / NTRS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NTRS.


What is the valuation status of NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) stock?

NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) is expected to grow by 14.64% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) stock?

The dividend rating of NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.83%.