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TENNANT CO (TNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

86.86  -2.3 (-2.58%)

After market: 86.86 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, TNC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TNC was compared to 129 industry peers in the Machinery industry. TNC has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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

In the past year TNC was profitable.
TNC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years TNC 4 years were profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: TNC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
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 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

TNC has a Return On Assets of 8.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: TNC outperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
TNC has a better Return On Equity (16.70%) than 74.40% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TNC (12.20%) is better than 76.80% 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 11.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.20%) for TNC is above the 3 year average (11.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.89%
ROE 16.7%
ROIC 12.2%
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)5.9%
ROE(3y)16.01%
ROE(5y)13.81%
ROIC(3y)11.15%
ROIC(5y)9.85%
TNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

TNC's Profit Margin of 8.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
TNC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TNC's Operating Margin of 10.54% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 54.40% of its industry peers.
TNC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TNC has a Gross Margin of 42.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: TNC outperforms 78.40% of its industry peers.
TNC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.54%
PM (TTM) 8.52%
GM 42.95%
OM growth 3Y18.38%
OM growth 5Y17.17%
PM growth 3Y37.78%
PM growth 5Y24.25%
GM growth 3Y1.35%
GM growth 5Y1.4%
TNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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.
There is no outstanding debt for TNC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
TNC Yearly Shares OutstandingTNC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.15 indicates that TNC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TNC has a Altman-Z score of 4.15. This is in the better half of the industry: TNC outperforms 67.20% of its industry peers.
TNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.16. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as TNC would need 2.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
TNC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.16. This is in the better half of the industry: TNC outperforms 79.20% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that TNC is not too dependend on debt financing.
TNC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the better half of the industry: TNC outperforms 62.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 2.16
Altman-Z 4.15
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC10.68%
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 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.17 indicates that TNC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TNC's Current ratio of 2.17 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 54.40% of its industry peers.
TNC has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. 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 (1.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.17
Quick Ratio 1.43
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 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for TNC have decreased by -0.30% in the last year.
TNC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.3%
EPS 3Y14.27%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%-20.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%5.62%

3.2 Future

TNC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.81% yearly.
TNC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.46%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.55%
Revenue Next 2Y3.38%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
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

TNC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.26.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TNC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.63, TNC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.07 indicates a correct valuation of TNC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TNC is valued cheaper than 89.60% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TNC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.68), we can say TNC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.26
Fwd PE 13.07
TNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

TNC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TNC is cheaper than 78.40% of the companies in the same industry.
82.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TNC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.9
EV/EBITDA 9.32
TNC Per share dataTNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates TNC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
TNC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)9.07
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%, TNC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.65, TNC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, TNC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%

5.2 History

The dividend of TNC has a limited annual growth rate of 4.94%.
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)4.94%
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

19.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TNC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
TNC's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP19.61%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
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 0 50M -50M 100M 150M
TNC Dividend Payout.TNC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TNC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TENNANT CO

NYSE:TNC (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 86.86 0 (0%)

86.86

-2.3 (-2.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-17 2025-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Inst Owners96.05%
Inst Owner Change2.04%
Ins Owners1.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.23%
Market Cap1.64B
Analysts85.71
Price Target130.56 (50.31%)
Short Float %3.35%
Short Ratio3.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%
Yearly Dividend1.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.94%
DP19.61%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-28 2025-02-28 (0.295)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.09%
Max EPS beat(2)5.65%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)19.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.09%
Max EPS beat(4)51.68%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)30.63%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)19.54%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)26.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.21%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.21%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.21%
PT rev (1m)-1.16%
PT rev (3m)-1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.26
Fwd PE 13.07
P/S 1.29
P/FCF 16.9
P/OCF 14.13
P/B 2.53
P/tB 4.29
EV/EBITDA 9.32
EPS(TTM)6.55
EY7.54%
EPS(NY)6.65
Fwd EY7.65%
FCF(TTM)5.14
FCFY5.92%
OCF(TTM)6.15
OCFY7.08%
SpS67.26
BVpS34.3
TBVpS20.27
PEG (NY)9.07
PEG (5Y)0.75
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.89%
ROE 16.7%
ROCE 14.19%
ROIC 12.2%
ROICexc 13.5%
ROICexgc 19.6%
OM 10.54%
PM (TTM) 8.52%
GM 42.95%
FCFM 7.64%
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)5.9%
ROE(3y)16.01%
ROE(5y)13.81%
ROIC(3y)11.15%
ROIC(5y)9.85%
ROICexc(3y)12.87%
ROICexc(5y)11.36%
ROICexgc(3y)20.81%
ROICexgc(5y)19.42%
ROCE(3y)12.98%
ROCE(5y)11.47%
ROICexcg growth 3Y15.61%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y25.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.36%
OM growth 3Y18.38%
OM growth 5Y17.17%
PM growth 3Y37.78%
PM growth 5Y24.25%
GM growth 3Y1.35%
GM growth 5Y1.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 2.16
Debt/EBITDA 1.11
Cap/Depr 34.73%
Cap/Sales 1.5%
Interest Coverage 9.77
Cash Conversion 61.54%
Profit Quality 89.73%
Current Ratio 2.17
Quick Ratio 1.43
Altman-Z 4.15
F-Score6
WACC10.68%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)44.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.47%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.3%
EPS 3Y14.27%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%-20.83%
EPS Next Y1.46%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%5.62%
Revenue Next Year3.55%
Revenue Next 2Y3.38%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.29%
EBIT growth 3Y27.26%
EBIT growth 5Y19.58%
EBIT Next Year43.68%
EBIT Next 3Y15.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y264.13%
FCF growth 3Y16.85%
FCF growth 5Y23.18%
OCF growth 1Y459.13%
OCF growth 3Y12.08%
OCF growth 5Y18.69%