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TENNANT CO (TNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:TNC - US8803451033 - Common Stock

77 USD
-0.61 (-0.79%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:49 PM
77.52 USD
+0.52 (+0.68%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:04:49 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall TNC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated TNC against 130 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
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 (4.36%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TNC is in line with the industry average of 10.30%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 has a Profit Margin of 4.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 51.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TNC has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.61%, TNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TNC has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of TNC (41.88%) is better than 77.69% of its industry peers.
TNC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, TNC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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

An Altman-Z score of 3.61 indicates that TNC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of TNC (3.61) is better than 63.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TNC is 3.87, which is a good value as it means it would take TNC, 3.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
TNC's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that TNC is not too dependend on debt financing.
TNC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 3.87
Altman-Z 3.61
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC9.75%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that TNC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TNC has a Current ratio of 2.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 53.08% of 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.
TNC's Quick ratio of 1.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 1.39
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

The earnings per share for TNC have decreased strongly by -19.57% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, TNC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.49% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.36% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, TNC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.86% on average per year.
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

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.
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.
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 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
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 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

TNC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.77.
89.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TNC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
TNC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.44, which indicates a very decent valuation of TNC.
91.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TNC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
TNC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.77
Fwd PE 11.44
TNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TNC is valued a bit cheaper than 79.23% 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 62.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.63
EV/EBITDA 10.11
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)0.77
EPS Next 2Y1.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.60%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.00, TNC pays a better dividend. On top of this TNC pays more dividend than 82.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TNC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.6%

5.2 History

The dividend of TNC has a limited annual growth rate of 5.49%.
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)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

TNC pays out 39.96% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of TNC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.96%
EPS Next 2Y1.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
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 (12/12/2025, 8:04:49 PM)

After market: 77.52 +0.52 (+0.68%)

77

-0.61 (-0.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/bmo
Inst Owners97.55%
Inst Owner Change-1.9%
Ins Owners1.39%
Ins Owner Change-0.59%
Market Cap1.40B
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)54.80M
Analysts85
Price Target112.2 (45.71%)
Short Float %3.09%
Short Ratio5.6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.6%
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
DP39.96%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.31)
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)1.15%
PT rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.77
Fwd PE 11.44
P/S 1.13
P/FCF 22.63
P/OCF 15.81
P/B 2.18
P/tB 3.71
EV/EBITDA 10.11
EPS(TTM)5.59
EY7.26%
EPS(NY)6.73
Fwd EY8.74%
FCF(TTM)3.4
FCFY4.42%
OCF(TTM)4.87
OCFY6.33%
SpS68.44
BVpS35.35
TBVpS20.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.77
Graham Number66.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.61
F-Score4
WACC9.75%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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.


What is the valuation status for TNC stock?

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 valuation of TENNANT CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TENNANT CO (TNC) is 13.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.18.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TNC stock?

The dividend rating of TENNANT CO (TNC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.96%.