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TENNANT CO (TNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TNC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8803451033 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

82.31  +2.59 (+3.25%)

After market: 82.31 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

TNC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. TNC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. TNC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TNC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year TNC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years TNC has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years TNC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
TNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTNC 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 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of TNC (5.80%) is better than 60.94% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.95%, TNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.59% of the companies in the same industry.
TNC's Return On Invested Capital of 10.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TNC is in line with the industry average of 10.71%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.8%
ROE 10.95%
ROIC 10.06%
ROA(3y)7.66%
ROA(5y)6.44%
ROE(3y)15.51%
ROE(5y)13.97%
ROIC(3y)11.55%
ROIC(5y)10.25%
TNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

TNC's Profit Margin of 5.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 50.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TNC has grown nicely.
TNC has a Operating Margin of 8.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
TNC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 42.08%, TNC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TNC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.71%
PM (TTM) 5.4%
GM 42.08%
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y6.37%
PM growth 3Y3.02%
PM growth 5Y10.07%
GM growth 3Y2.05%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
TNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TNC is still creating some value.
TNC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TNC has more shares outstanding
TNC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
TNC Yearly Shares OutstandingTNC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
TNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

TNC has an Altman-Z score of 4.02. This indicates that TNC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.02, TNC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.41% of the companies in the same industry.
TNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.48. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as TNC would need 3.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TNC (3.48) is better than 61.72% of its industry peers.
TNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
TNC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 58.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.48
Altman-Z 4.02
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC10.17%
TNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

TNC has a Current Ratio of 2.14. This indicates that TNC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.14, TNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that TNC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.40, TNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.4
TNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TNC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.44%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.35% in the past year.
TNC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.44%
EPS 3Y14.27%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%-38.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.35%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-6.75%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, TNC will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.58% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.64%
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
TNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
TNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.05, which indicates a correct valuation of TNC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TNC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.94% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TNC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.71, which indicates a correct valuation of TNC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TNC indicates a rather cheap valuation: TNC is cheaper than 82.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TNC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.05
Fwd PE 12.71
TNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TNC is valued a bit cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TNC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.96
EV/EBITDA 9.77
TNC Per share dataTNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TNC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.88, TNC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
TNC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%

5.2 History

The dividend of TNC has a limited annual growth rate of 5.49%.
TNC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
TNC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
TNC Yearly Dividends per shareTNC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

31.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TNC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.73%
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M
TNC Dividend Payout.TNC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TNC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TENNANT CO

NYSE:TNC (7/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 82.31 0 (0%)

82.31

+2.59 (+3.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Inst Owners97.06%
Inst Owner Change0.08%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change11.38%
Market Cap1.54B
Analysts86.67
Price Target122.4 (48.71%)
Short Float %2.51%
Short Ratio3.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
DP31.73%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (0.295)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.92%
Max EPS beat(2)9.58%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.92%
Max EPS beat(4)9.58%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)18.62%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)19.51%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)18.82%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.65%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.52%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.31%
PT rev (1m)0.56%
PT rev (3m)-7.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.05
Fwd PE 12.71
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 24.96
P/OCF 17.77
P/B 2.46
P/tB 4.1
EV/EBITDA 9.77
EPS(TTM)5.86
EY7.12%
EPS(NY)6.47
Fwd EY7.87%
FCF(TTM)3.3
FCFY4.01%
OCF(TTM)4.63
OCFY5.63%
SpS67.87
BVpS33.48
TBVpS20.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.8%
ROE 10.95%
ROCE 11.95%
ROIC 10.06%
ROICexc 11.01%
ROICexgc 15.65%
OM 8.71%
PM (TTM) 5.4%
GM 42.08%
FCFM 4.86%
ROA(3y)7.66%
ROA(5y)6.44%
ROE(3y)15.51%
ROE(5y)13.97%
ROIC(3y)11.55%
ROIC(5y)10.25%
ROICexc(3y)13.11%
ROICexc(5y)11.83%
ROICexgc(3y)19.67%
ROICexgc(5y)19.23%
ROCE(3y)13.73%
ROCE(5y)12.18%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.55%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.62%
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y6.37%
PM growth 3Y3.02%
PM growth 5Y10.07%
GM growth 3Y2.05%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.48
Debt/EBITDA 1.29
Cap/Depr 44.78%
Cap/Sales 1.97%
Interest Coverage 9.19
Cash Conversion 52.08%
Profit Quality 89.91%
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.4
Altman-Z 4.02
F-Score4
WACC10.17%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)44.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.11%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.44%
EPS 3Y14.27%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%-38.12%
EPS Next Y-10.64%
EPS Next 2Y-0.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.35%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-6.75%
Revenue Next Year-5.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23.08%
EBIT growth 3Y11.69%
EBIT growth 5Y9.02%
EBIT Next Year42.64%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y674.77%
FCF growth 3Y11.3%
FCF growth 5Y15.83%
OCF growth 1Y436.65%
OCF growth 3Y8.93%
OCF growth 5Y4.52%