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TENNANT CO (TNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

75.52 USD
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Last: 1/28/2026, 4:15:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

TNC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 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 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.
  • TNC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • TNC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • TNC has a Return On Assets of 4.36%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 56.06% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of TNC (8.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of TNC (8.14%) is better than 61.36% of its industry peers.
  • 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 10.24%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • TNC has a Profit Margin (4.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TNC has grown nicely.
  • TNC's Operating Margin of 7.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 49.24% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TNC has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.88%, TNC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.55% 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TNC is creating some value.
  • TNC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • TNC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • TNC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
TNC Yearly Shares OutstandingTNC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.59 indicates that TNC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.59, TNC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • TNC has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.87) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that TNC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.37, TNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 3.87
Altman-Z 3.59
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC9.71%
TNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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's Current ratio of 2.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TNC outperforms 53.79% 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.39) than 60.61% 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 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

  • TNC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.36% yearly.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
TNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.51, the valuation of TNC can be described as correct.
  • TNC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TNC is cheaper than 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TNC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.22 indicates a reasonable valuation of TNC.
  • 95.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TNC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.83, TNC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.51
Fwd PE 11.22
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

  • 84.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TNC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 64.39% 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 22.19
EV/EBITDA 9.93
TNC Per share dataTNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of TNC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y1.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%, TNC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, TNC pays a better dividend. On top of this TNC pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, TNC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.57%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 39.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TNC. This is a low number and 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 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 / TNC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of TENNANT CO (TNC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TNC.


Can you provide the valuation status for TENNANT CO?

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.