Board Change • 14h
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Cristina Pinho was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Anuncio • Apr 10
Northern Technologies International Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Second Half of 2026 Northern Technologies International Corporation provided earnings guidance for the second half of 2026. For the period, the company expects continued sales growth and improved profitability. Anuncio • Apr 02
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Apr 09, 2026 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results Pre-Market on Apr 09, 2026 Anuncio • Jan 15
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 11, 2026 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share payable on February 11, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 28, 2026. Anuncio • Dec 30
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Jan 08, 2026 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results Pre-Market on Jan 08, 2026 Anuncio • Dec 02
Northern Technologies International Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 16, 2026 Northern Technologies International Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 16, 2026. Location: 4201 woodland road, circle pines, minnesota 55014, United States Anuncio • Nov 11
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Nov 18, 2025 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results Pre-Market on Nov 18, 2025 Anuncio • Oct 16
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on November 12, 2025 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share payable on November 12, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 29, 2025. Anuncio • Jul 17
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on August 13, 2025 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share payable on August 13, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 30, 2025. Anuncio • Jul 02
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Jul 10, 2025 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results Pre-Market on Jul 10, 2025 Anuncio • Apr 16
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on May 14, 2025 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share payable on May 14, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2025. Anuncio • Apr 03
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Apr 10, 2025 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results Pre-Market on Apr 10, 2025 Anuncio • Jan 16
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 12, 2025 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable on February 12, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 29, 2025. Anuncio • Jan 02
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Jan 09, 2025 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results Pre-Market on Jan 09, 2025 Anuncio • Dec 03
Northern Technologies International Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 17, 2025 Northern Technologies International Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 17, 2025. Location: at 4201 woodland road, minnesota 55014, circle pines United States Anuncio • Nov 12
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Nov 19, 2024 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results Pre-Market on Nov 19, 2024 Anuncio • Oct 16
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on November 13, 2024 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable on November 13, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 30, 2024. Anuncio • Jul 17
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on August 14, 2024 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable on August 14, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2024. Anuncio • Jul 04
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Jul 11, 2024 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results Pre-Market on Jul 11, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Apr 25
Upcoming dividend of US$0.07 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 April 2024. Payment date: 15 May 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 57% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.9%). Declared Dividend • Apr 20
Second quarter dividend of US$0.07 announced Dividend of US$0.07 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 30th April 2024 Payment date: 15th May 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (57% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (44% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 5.8% per year over the past 6 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 39% over the next year, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Anuncio • Apr 17
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on May 15, 2024 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable on May 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2024. Reported Earnings • Apr 11
Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.18 (up from US$0.044 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$20.8m (up 14% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$1.70m (up 313% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 8.2% (up from 2.3% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 13%. Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Anuncio • Apr 05
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Apr 11, 2024 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results Pre-Market on Apr 11, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Jan 23
Upcoming dividend of US$0.07 per share at 2.2% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 January 2024. Payment date: 14 February 2024. Payout ratio and cash payout ratio are on the higher end at 80% and 80% respectively. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.7%). In line with average of industry peers (2.1%). Declared Dividend • Jan 21
First quarter dividend of US$0.07 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.07. Ex-date: 30th January 2024 Payment date: 14th February 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.3%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (80% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (80% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 5.8% per year over the past 6 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 45% over the next year, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Major Estimate Revision • Jan 18
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 12% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 EPS estimate fell from US$0.78 to US$0.69 per share. Revenue forecast steady at US$88.9m. Net income forecast to grow 118% next year vs 20% growth forecast for Chemicals industry in the US. Consensus price target of US$19.00 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 4.6% to US$12.17 over the past week. Anuncio • Jan 17
Northern Technologies International Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 14, 2024 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable on February 14, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 31, 2024. Reported Earnings • Jan 12
First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.095 (up from US$0.054 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$20.2m (up 1.1% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$895.5k (up 78% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.4% (up from 2.5% in 1Q 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 47%. Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Anuncio • Jan 11
Northern Technologies International Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on November 15, 2023 Northern Technologies International Corporation's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per common share that was payable on November 15, 2023, to stockholders of record on November 1, 2023. Anuncio • Jan 05
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Jan 11, 2024 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results Pre-Market on Jan 11, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to US$11.84, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 15x. Average forward P/E is 17x in the Chemicals industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 25% over the past three years. Anuncio • Dec 05
Northern Technologies International Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 19, 2024 Northern Technologies International Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 19, 2024, at 08:00 Central Standard Time. Location: corporate executive offices located at 4201 Woodland Road Circle Pines Minnesota United States Agenda: To elect eight persons to serve as directors until our next annual meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors are elected and qualified; to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement; to ratify the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024; to approve the Northern Technologies International Corporation 2024 Stock Incentive Plan; and to discuss to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment of the meeting. New Risk • Nov 29
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: US$98.1m This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (121% cash payout ratio). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.6% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (US$98.1m market cap). Major Estimate Revision • Nov 28
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 16% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has deteriorated. 2024 revenue forecast decreased from US$92.0m to US$88.4m. EPS estimate also fell from US$0.93 per share to US$0.78 per share. Net income forecast to grow 161% next year vs 18% growth forecast for Chemicals industry in the US. Consensus price target down from US$20.00 to US$19.00. Share price fell 8.5% to US$10.71 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Nov 22
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$0.31 (down from US$0.69 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$79.9m (up 7.7% from FY 2022). Net income: US$2.91m (down 54% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.6% (down from 8.5% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 35%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Nov 22
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 5.7% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 5.7% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.6% net profit margin). Anuncio • Nov 17
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Nov 21, 2023 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results Pre-Market on Nov 21, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Oct 24
Upcoming dividend of US$0.07 per share at 2.3% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 31 October 2023. Payment date: 15 November 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 73% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (5.2%). In line with average of industry peers (2.2%). Anuncio • Oct 19
Northern Technologies International Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on November 15, 2023 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable on November 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2023. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Aug 29
Independent Director exercised options to buy US$101k worth of stock. On the 28th of August, Konstantin von Falkenhausen exercised options to buy 8k shares at a strike price of around US$7.35, costing a total of US$59k. This transaction amounted to 111% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Since September 2022, Konstantin's direct individual holding has increased from 1.20k shares to 7.20k. Company insiders have collectively bought US$559k more than they sold, via options and on-market transactions, in the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 25
Upcoming dividend of US$0.07 per share at 2.3% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 August 2023. Payment date: 16 August 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 73% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.8%). In line with average of industry peers (2.3%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to US$12.53, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 15x. Average forward P/E is 14x in the Chemicals industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 53% over the past three years. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Jul 14
CFO & Corporate Secretary exercised options to buy US$109k worth of stock. On the 11th of July, Matthew Wolsfeld exercised options to buy 9k shares at a strike price of around US$7.35, costing a total of US$63k. This transaction amounted to 5.7% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Since September 2022, Matthew's direct individual holding has increased from 134.60k shares to 151.73k. Company insiders have collectively bought US$516k more than they sold, via options and on-market transactions, in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Jul 14
Third quarter 2023 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.16 (up from US$0.11 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$21.0m (up 11% from 3Q 2022). Net income: US$1.53m (up 53% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 7.3% (up from 5.3% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 5.9%. Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.5% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 43% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Anuncio • Jul 07
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Jul 13, 2023 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results Pre-Market on Jul 13, 2023 New Risk • Jun 29
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: US$99.5m This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.9% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (US$99.5m market cap). Reported Earnings • Apr 14
Second quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.095 (up from US$0.02 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$18.3m (up 9.1% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$885.2k (up 384% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.8% (up from 1.1% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 10%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 44%. Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.5% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 43% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Mar 27
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 2 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Cristina Pinho was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Anuncio • Jan 24
Northern Technologies International Corporation Elects Cristina Pinho as Director Northern Technologies International Corporation at its AGM held on January 20, 2023 elected Cristina Pinho as director. Anuncio • Jan 21
Northern Technologies International Corporation Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 15, 2023 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable onFebruary 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 1, 2023. Reported Earnings • Jan 13
First quarter 2023 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind First quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.054 (down from US$0.49 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$20.0m (up 9.7% from 1Q 2022). Net income: US$502.2k (down 89% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.5% (down from 25% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 44%. Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.8% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 40% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Anuncio • Jan 06
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Jan 12, 2023 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results at 9:30 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jan 12, 2023 Anuncio • Dec 06
Northern Technologies International Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 20, 2023 Northern Technologies International Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 20, 2023, at 11:00 Central Standard Time. Location: 4201 Woodland Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota 55014 Minneota United States Agenda: To elect eight persons to serve as directors until next annual meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors are elected and qualified; to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement; to ratify the selection of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023; to approve an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers of NTIC as permitted by recent amendments to Delaware law; to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment of the meeting. Major Estimate Revision • Nov 22
Consensus forecasts updated The consensus outlook for 2023 has been updated. 2023 EPS estimate fell from US$0.94 to US$0.74. Revenue forecast unchanged from US$84.4m at last update. Net income forecast to grow 12% next year vs 18% growth forecast for Chemicals industry in the US. Consensus price target up from US$18.00 to US$21.00. Share price rose 5.9% to US$13.40 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Nov 16
Price target increased to US$21.00 Up from US$18.00, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 65% above last closing price of US$12.71. Stock is down 22% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of US$0.74 for next year compared to US$0.69 last year. Board Change • Nov 16
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Nancy Calderon was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. Anuncio • Nov 15
Northern Technologies International Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2023 Northern Technologies International Corporation provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2023. for the year, the company expects its annual profitability to improve in fiscal 2023 as the company continue to focus on rebuilding its margins. Anuncio • Nov 08
Northern Technologies International Corporation to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Nov 14, 2022 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that they will report Q4, 2022 results Pre-Market on Nov 14, 2022 Board Change • Nov 02
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Nancy Calderon was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. Upcoming Dividend • Oct 26
Upcoming dividend of US$0.07 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 November 2022. Payment date: 16 November 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 35% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.1%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.5%). In line with average of industry peers (2.2%). Anuncio • Oct 21
Northern Technologies International Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on November 16, 2022 Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable on November 16, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 3, 2022. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Oct 04
Director exercised options to buy US$582k worth of stock. On the 29th of September, Ramani Narayan exercised options to buy 44k shares at a strike price of around US$8.82, costing a total of US$386k. This transaction amounted to 69% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Since December 2021, Ramani's direct individual holding has increased from 55.00k shares to 63.00k. Company insiders have collectively bought US$614k more than they sold, via options and on-market transactions, in the last 12 months. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 30
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to US$13.31, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 15x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Chemicals industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 13% over the past three years. 