TNC:NYSETennant Company Analysis
Data as of 2026-06-14 - not real-time
$86.88
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Tennant Company (TNC) is trading at $86.88, comfortably above its 20‑day SMA of 84.71 and 50‑day SMA of 82.03, which suggests a bullish technical backdrop. However, the MACD histogram is negative, the signal line is flagged as bearish, volume is on a decreasing trend, and the RSI sits at 58 – a neutral reading – while the price hovers just below the resistance level of $88.86 and above the support at $79.69.
Fundamentally, the stock appears overvalued with a trailing PE of 51.7 versus an industry average of 30.6 and a DCF‑derived fair value of only $27.7. Forward metrics look brighter (forward PE 13.3 and EPS forecast of $6.53), yet margins are thin, debt‑to‑equity is high at 73.6%, and a 72% dividend payout raises sustainability concerns. Adding to the downside pressure, a recent insider sell and a securities‑investigation headline introduce notable regulatory risk.
Fundamentally, the stock appears overvalued with a trailing PE of 51.7 versus an industry average of 30.6 and a DCF‑derived fair value of only $27.7. Forward metrics look brighter (forward PE 13.3 and EPS forecast of $6.53), yet margins are thin, debt‑to‑equity is high at 73.6%, and a 72% dividend payout raises sustainability concerns. Adding to the downside pressure, a recent insider sell and a securities‑investigation headline introduce notable regulatory risk.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearCautious
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Bearish MACD signal despite bullish SMA positioning
- Price near resistance with decreasing volume
- Regulatory investigation and recent insider sell
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Forward earnings upside (forward PE 13.3, EPS forecast $6.53)
- Elevated valuation versus DCF fair value
- Thin operating margins and high debt load
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Innovation in autonomous and sustainable cleaning solutions
- Debt burden and high dividend payout ratio
- Steady global demand for industrial cleaning equipment
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth2.70%
Profit Margin2.55%
P/E Ratio51.7
ROE5.33%
ROA2.99%
Debt/Equity73.64
P/B Ratio2.6
Op. Cash Flow$34.2M
Free Cash Flow$52.5M
Industry P/E30.6
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI58.6
Support$79.69
Resistance$88.86
MA 20$84.71
MA 50$82.03
MA 200$77.25
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.86
Valuation
Fair Value$27.67
Target Price$91.50
Upside/Downside5.32%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield1.43%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.89
Volatility30.62%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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