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TENNANT CO (TNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

73.13 USD
-0.33 (-0.45%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 1:10:00 PM
73.13 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 1:10:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

TNC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 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

TNC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year TNC had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 4.36%, TNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
TNC has a Return On Equity of 8.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 56.92% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.14%, TNC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TNC is in line with the industry average of 10.34%.
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 (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 has a Operating Margin of 7.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TNC outperforms 49.23% of its industry peers.
TNC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TNC has a better Gross Margin (41.88%) 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.
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.
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 3.58. This indicates that TNC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.58, TNC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.08% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (3.87) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
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 59.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 3.87
Altman-Z 3.58
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC9.45%
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 2.13. 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 2.13, TNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that TNC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.39, TNC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
TNC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.24%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.26% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.46%
EPS Next 2Y1.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.09%
Revenue Next 2Y0.92%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
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 13.08.
87.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TNC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TNC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say TNC is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.93, the valuation of TNC can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TNC is valued cheaper than 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. TNC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.08
Fwd PE 10.93
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

78.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TNC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TNC is valued a bit cheaper than 63.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.89
EV/EBITDA 9.89
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)0.74
EPS Next 2Y1.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.79%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
TNC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.97. TNC pays more dividend than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, TNC is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.79%

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

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 2Y1.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.26%
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 (11/28/2025, 1:10:00 PM)

After market: 73.13 0 (0%)

73.13

-0.33 (-0.45%)

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 Owners98.06%
Inst Owner Change-1.88%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change-0.59%
Market Cap1.35B
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)54.80M
Analysts85
Price Target112.2 (53.43%)
Short Float %2.85%
Short Ratio5.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.79%
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)-0.9%
PT rev (3m)-8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.08
Fwd PE 10.93
P/S 1.09
P/FCF 21.89
P/OCF 15.3
P/B 2.11
P/tB 3.59
EV/EBITDA 9.89
EPS(TTM)5.59
EY7.64%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY9.15%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY4.57%
OCF(TTM)4.78
OCFY6.54%
SpS67.18
BVpS34.7
TBVpS20.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number66.06
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 3.58
F-Score4
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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-10.46%
EPS Next 2Y1.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.96%
Revenue Next Year-3.09%
Revenue Next 2Y0.92%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y3.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-29.45%
EBIT growth 3Y11.69%
EBIT growth 5Y9.02%
EBIT Next Year42.17%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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 13.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.11.


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%.