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NORDSTROM INC (JWN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:JWN - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6556641008 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

24.66  +0.02 (+0.08%)

After market: 24.6601 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to JWN. JWN was compared to 28 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. While JWN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. JWN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year JWN was profitable.
JWN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years JWN 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years JWN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
JWN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJWN 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 2025 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

JWN has a Return On Assets of 3.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: JWN outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.88%, JWN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of JWN (7.75%) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JWN is below the industry average of 11.59%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.32%) for JWN is below the current ROIC(7.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.29%
ROE 25.88%
ROIC 7.75%
ROA(3y)2.56%
ROA(5y)0.49%
ROE(3y)24.91%
ROE(5y)-24.17%
ROIC(3y)7.32%
ROIC(5y)N/A
JWN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJWN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.96%, JWN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
JWN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.66%, JWN is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
JWN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JWN has a Gross Margin of 37.43%. This is in the lower half of the industry: JWN underperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JWN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.66%
PM (TTM) 1.96%
GM 37.43%
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y-8.18%
PM growth 3Y17.61%
PM growth 5Y-9.33%
GM growth 3Y0.55%
GM growth 5Y0.77%
JWN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJWN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

JWN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, JWN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, JWN has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for JWN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
JWN Yearly Shares OutstandingJWN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
JWN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJWN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

JWN has an Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is not the best score and indicates that JWN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
JWN has a Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JWN outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
JWN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.49. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JWN would need 3.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
JWN's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. JWN outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
JWN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
JWN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.30. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JWN underperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.3
Debt/FCF 3.49
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC9.92%
JWN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJWN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that JWN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
JWN has a worse Current ratio (1.19) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that JWN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JWN has a Quick ratio of 0.51. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JWN underperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.51
JWN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJWN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

JWN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.42%.
JWN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.54% yearly.
Looking at the last year, JWN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.21% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, JWN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.42%
EPS 3Y26.58%
EPS 5Y-8.54%
EPS Q2Q%14.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.21%
Revenue growth 3Y0.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.19%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, JWN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.79% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.7%
EPS Next 2Y-4.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.55%
EPS Next 5Y15.79%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.73%
Revenue Next 3Y1.3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
JWN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJWN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
JWN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJWN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.47, the valuation of JWN can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JWN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JWN is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JWN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.91, the valuation of JWN can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JWN is valued a bit cheaper than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
JWN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.60.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.47
Fwd PE 11.91
JWN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJWN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JWN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JWN is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.49
EV/EBITDA 4.95
JWN Per share dataJWN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%, JWN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
JWN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 11.83. JWN pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, JWN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%

5.2 History

The dividend of JWN decreases each year by -12.34%.
JWN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of JWN decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
JWN Yearly Dividends per shareJWN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

JWN pays out 42.03% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.03%
EPS Next 2Y-4.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.55%
JWN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJWN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B
JWN Dividend Payout.JWN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JWN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NORDSTROM INC

NYSE:JWN (5/20/2025, 8:10:38 PM)

After market: 24.6601 0 (0%)

24.66

+0.02 (+0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)05-28 2025-05-28/amc
Earnings (Next)08-25 2025-08-25/amc
Inst Owners52.71%
Inst Owner Change1.9%
Ins Owners25.6%
Ins Owner Change-109.48%
Market Cap4.12B
Analysts50.48
Price Target24.23 (-1.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.34%
DP42.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-11 2025-03-11 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.31%
Min EPS beat(2)18.42%
Max EPS beat(2)54.21%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-27.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-216.28%
Max EPS beat(4)54.21%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)29.54%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)31.34%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)22.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.48%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.53%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.15%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.72%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-72.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-71.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.47
Fwd PE 11.91
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 5.49
P/OCF 3.25
P/B 3.62
P/tB 4.63
EV/EBITDA 4.95
EPS(TTM)2.15
EY8.72%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY8.4%
FCF(TTM)4.49
FCFY18.21%
OCF(TTM)7.58
OCFY30.72%
SpS89.8
BVpS6.82
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.29%
ROE 25.88%
ROCE 9.34%
ROIC 7.75%
ROICexc 9.41%
ROICexgc 9.92%
OM 3.66%
PM (TTM) 1.96%
GM 37.43%
FCFM 5%
ROA(3y)2.56%
ROA(5y)0.49%
ROE(3y)24.91%
ROE(5y)-24.17%
ROIC(3y)7.32%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.48%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.94%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.82%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.96%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.9%
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y-8.18%
PM growth 3Y17.61%
PM growth 5Y-9.33%
GM growth 3Y0.55%
GM growth 5Y0.77%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.3
Debt/FCF 3.49
Debt/EBITDA 2.27
Cap/Depr 85.57%
Cap/Sales 3.44%
Interest Coverage 4.36
Cash Conversion 109.98%
Profit Quality 254.58%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.51
Altman-Z 1.9
F-Score7
WACC9.92%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)86.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.47%
Profit Quality(3y)162.44%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.42%
EPS 3Y26.58%
EPS 5Y-8.54%
EPS Q2Q%14.58%
EPS Next Y-3.7%
EPS Next 2Y-4.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.55%
EPS Next 5Y15.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.21%
Revenue growth 3Y0.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.19%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.73%
Revenue Next 3Y1.3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%
EBIT growth 1Y2.62%
EBIT growth 3Y0.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.79%
EBIT Next Year115.06%
EBIT Next 3Y36.23%
EBIT Next 5Y23.63%
FCF growth 1Y1344.23%
FCF growth 3Y55.69%
FCF growth 5Y20.06%
OCF growth 1Y104.03%
OCF growth 3Y21.58%
OCF growth 5Y0.5%