Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ:NTIC – Get Free Report) and Symrise (OTCMKTS:SYIEF – Get Free Report) are both materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
32.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.1% of Symrise shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.9% of Northern Technologies International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Northern Technologies International and Symrise, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Northern Technologies International | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Symrise | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Earnings & Valuation
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Northern Technologies International | $84.24 million | 0.92 | $20,000.00 | ($0.12) | -67.83 |
| Symrise | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1.58 | 63.74 |
Northern Technologies International has higher revenue and earnings than Symrise. Northern Technologies International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Symrise, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Northern Technologies International and Symrise’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Northern Technologies International | -1.26% | -0.45% | -0.33% |
| Symrise | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summary
Symrise beats Northern Technologies International on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Northern Technologies International
Northern Technologies International Corporation develops and markets rust and corrosion inhibiting solutions in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and internationally. It offers rust and corrosion inhibiting products, such as plastic and paper packaging, liquids, coatings, rust removers, cleaners, diffusers, and engineered solutions designed for the oil and gas industry under the ZERUST brand. The company provides a portfolio of bio-based and certified compostable polymer resin compounds and finished products under the Natur-Tec brand. In addition, it offers on-site and technical consulting for rust and corrosion prevention issues. It sells its products and services to automotive, electronics, electrical, mechanical, military, retail consumer, and oil and gas markets through direct sales force, network of independent distributors, agents, manufacturer's sales representatives, and strategic partners. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota.
About Symrise
Symrise AG supplies fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients and raw materials, and functional ingredients in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It operates through two segments, Taste, Nutrition & Health; and Scent & Care. The Taste, Nutrition & Health segment provides functional ingredients and product solutions used in the production of food and beverages; savory flavors; natural and sustainable ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers, baby food, and dietary supplements; product solutions and services for pet food manufacturers; sustainable ingredients and services for fish feed manufacturers to develop solutions for fish and shrimp farms; and probiotics for food supplements and functional foods. The Scent & Care segment develops, produces, and sells fragrance ingredients and compositions, aroma molecules, cosmetic ingredients, and mint flavors, as well as specific application processes for such substances. This segment’s products are used by manufacturers of perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products, detergents, air fresheners, and oral care products. Symrise AG was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Holzminden, Germany.
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