TENNANT CO (TNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:TNC • US8803451033
83.31 USD
+0.3 (+0.36%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
83.31 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:04:40 PM
Taking everything into account, TNC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TNC was compared to 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of TNC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. TNC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
1.2 Ratios
- TNC has a Return On Assets of 4.36%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 56.49% of its industry peers.
- TNC has a Return On Equity (8.55%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.14%, TNC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.55%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 8.55% | ||
| ROIC | 8.14% |
ROA(3y)7.66%
ROA(5y)6.44%
ROE(3y)15.51%
ROE(5y)13.97%
ROIC(3y)11.55%
ROIC(5y)10.25%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.42%, TNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- TNC has a Operating Margin of 7.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 48.85% of its industry peers.
- TNC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.88%, TNC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.39% 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 | 7.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.42% | ||
| GM | 41.88% |
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y6.37%
PM growth 3Y3.02%
PM growth 5Y10.07%
GM growth 3Y2.05%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- TNC 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 TNC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for TNC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- TNC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.72 indicates that TNC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of TNC (3.72) is better than 65.65% of its industry peers.
- TNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.87. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as TNC would need 3.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.87, TNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- TNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- TNC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 58.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC9.22%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that TNC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- TNC has a Current ratio (2.13) which is in line with its industry peers.
- TNC has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that TNC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of TNC (1.39) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- TNC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.57%.
- TNC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.78% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, TNC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the last 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)-19.57%
EPS 3Y14.27%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.96%
3.2 Future
- TNC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.36% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.03%
EPS Next 2Y1.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.86%
Revenue Next 2Y0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y3.86%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- TNC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.90.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TNC indicates a rather cheap valuation: TNC is cheaper than 89.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- TNC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
- 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 94.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.16, TNC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- TNC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TNC is cheaper than 83.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TNC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TNC is cheaper than 66.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of TNC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.84
EPS Next 2Y1.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%, TNC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- TNC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.17. TNC pays more dividend than 83.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, TNC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
- 39.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TNC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- TNC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.96%
EPS Next 2Y1.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/bmo
Inst Owners98.27%
Inst Owner Change-2.22%
Ins Owners1.39%
Ins Owner Change-0.59%
Market Cap1.51B
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)54.80M
Analysts85
Price Target112.2 (34.68%)
Short Float %3.24%
Short Ratio4.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
DP39.96%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.84%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.92%
Max EPS beat(4)9.58%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)7.63%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)18.86%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)13.49%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.12%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.51%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.11 | ||
| P/B | 2.36 | ||
| P/tB | 4.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.82 |
EPS(TTM)5.59
EY6.71%
EPS(NY)6.73
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)3.4
FCFY4.08%
OCF(TTM)4.87
OCFY5.85%
SpS68.44
BVpS35.35
TBVpS20.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.84
Graham Number66.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 8.55% | ||
| ROCE | 9.68% | ||
| ROIC | 8.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.99% | ||
| OM | 7.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.42% | ||
| GM | 41.88% | ||
| FCFM | 4.97% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.55%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.35 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 112.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
F-Score4
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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)-19.57%
EPS 3Y14.27%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.04%
EPS Next Y-11.03%
EPS Next 2Y1.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.96%
Revenue Next Year-3.86%
Revenue Next 2Y0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y3.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-29.45%
EBIT growth 3Y11.69%
EBIT growth 5Y9.02%
EBIT Next Year42.39%
EBIT Next 3Y16.96%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.44%
FCF growth 3Y11.3%
FCF growth 5Y15.83%
OCF growth 1Y-36.15%
OCF growth 3Y8.93%
OCF growth 5Y4.52%
TENNANT CO / TNC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of TENNANT CO (TNC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TNC.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to TENNANT CO (TNC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is TENNANT CO (TNC) stock?
TENNANT CO (TNC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of TENNANT CO (TNC) stock?
The financial health rating of TENNANT CO (TNC) is 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for TENNANT CO (TNC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TENNANT CO (TNC) is expected to decline by -11.03% in the next year.