TENNANT CO (TNC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:TNC • US8803451033
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This TNC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TNC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- TNC had positive earnings in the past year.
- TNC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- TNC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years TNC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- TNC has a Return On Assets of 3.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 48.09% of its industry peers.
- TNC has a Return On Equity of 7.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 51.15% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.28%, TNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TNC is in line with the industry average of 10.04%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.45% | ||
| ROE | 7.28% | ||
| ROIC | 6.28% |
ROA(3y)6.77%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)13.25%
ROE(5y)13.76%
ROIC(3y)9.9%
ROIC(5y)9.37%
1.3 Margins
- TNC has a Profit Margin of 3.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 45.80% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TNC has grown nicely.
- TNC's Operating Margin of 6.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 43.51% of its industry peers.
- TNC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 40.24%, TNC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.64% | ||
| GM | 40.24% |
OM growth 3Y-8.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.02%
PM growth 3Y-15.68%
PM growth 5Y1.57%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.27%
2. TNC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TNC is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for TNC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, TNC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, TNC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.31 indicates that TNC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 3.31, TNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.32. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as TNC would need 6.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.32, TNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of TNC (0.45) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC9.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- TNC has a Current Ratio of 2.05. This indicates that TNC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.05, TNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that TNC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- TNC has a Quick ratio of 1.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 57.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. TNC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- TNC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.64%.
- TNC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.41% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.47% in the past year.
- TNC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.75% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.64%
EPS 3Y10.02%
EPS 5Y13.41%
EPS Q2Q%-8.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.47%
Revenue growth 3Y3.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.75%
Sales Q2Q%-11.34%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, TNC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.25% on average per year.
- TNC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. TNC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.38 indicates a correct valuation of TNC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TNC indicates a rather cheap valuation: TNC is cheaper than 90.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, TNC is valued a bit cheaper.
- TNC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.37.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TNC is valued cheaper than 89.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 76.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TNC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- TNC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. TNC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- TNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.21, TNC pays a better dividend. On top of this TNC pays more dividend than 84.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- TNC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of TNC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.27%!
- TNC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- TNC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.27%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 50.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TNC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- TNC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP50%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TNC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
73.05
+2.28 (+3.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners97.24%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.4%
Ins Owner Change14.16%
Market Cap1.30B
Revenue(TTM)1.20B
Net Income(TTM)43.80M
Analysts80
Price Target85.43 (16.95%)
Short Float %3.88%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.27%
DP50%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.84%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.89%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.84%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.19%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)15.7%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)11.53%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.92%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.27%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.27%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.95%
PT rev (1m)-23.86%
PT rev (3m)-23.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-64.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-70.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.06 | ||
| P/B | 2.17 | ||
| P/tB | 3.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.7 |
EPS(TTM)5.46
EY7.47%
EPS(NY)5.9
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY3.32%
OCF(TTM)3.64
OCFY4.98%
SpS67.42
BVpS33.7
TBVpS19.07
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number64.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.45% | ||
| ROE | 7.28% | ||
| ROCE | 8.08% | ||
| ROIC | 6.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.07% | ||
| OM | 6.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.64% | ||
| GM | 40.24% | ||
| FCFM | 3.6% |
ROA(3y)6.77%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)13.25%
ROE(5y)13.76%
ROIC(3y)9.9%
ROIC(5y)9.37%
ROICexc(3y)11.29%
ROICexc(5y)10.72%
ROICexgc(3y)16.71%
ROICexgc(5y)16.65%
ROCE(3y)12.73%
ROCE(5y)12.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.99%
OM growth 3Y-8.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.02%
PM growth 3Y-15.68%
PM growth 5Y1.57%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.27%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 98.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.31 |
F-Score5
WACC9.97%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)39.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.87%
Profit Quality(3y)110.76%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.64%
EPS 3Y10.02%
EPS 5Y13.41%
EPS Q2Q%-8.55%
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.47%
Revenue growth 3Y3.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.75%
Sales Q2Q%-11.34%
Revenue Next Year2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.17%
EBIT growth 5Y1.66%
EBIT Next Year74.68%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-37.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-16.04%
OCF growth 1Y-27.54%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-13.45%
TENNANT CO / TNC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TNC.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to TENNANT CO (TNC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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TENNANT CO (TNC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for TNC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TENNANT CO (TNC) is 13.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.17.
What is the earnings growth outlook for TENNANT CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TENNANT CO (TNC) is expected to grow by 8.12% in the next year.