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NORDSTROM INC (JWN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

23.81  -0.05 (-0.21%)

After market: 23.56 -0.25 (-1.05%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, JWN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JWN was compared to 31 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of JWN while its profitability can be described as average. JWN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

JWN had positive earnings in the past year.
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 3.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: JWN outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
JWN's Return On Equity of 25.79% is amongst the best of the industry. JWN outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.99%, JWN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JWN is below the industry average of 11.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.99%) for JWN is above the 3 year average (7.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.28%
ROE 25.79%
ROIC 7.99%
ROA(3y)2.56%
ROA(5y)0.49%
ROE(3y)24.91%
ROE(5y)-24.17%
ROIC(3y)7.4%
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

JWN's Profit Margin of 1.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JWN outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JWN has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.77%, 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.
With a Gross Margin value of 37.43%, JWN is not doing good in the industry: 61.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JWN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.77%
PM (TTM) 1.96%
GM 37.43%
OM growth 3Y0.89%
OM growth 5Y-7.52%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JWN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, JWN has more shares outstanding
JWN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.90 indicates that JWN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
JWN has a Altman-Z score (1.90) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JWN is 3.49, which is a good value as it means it would take JWN, 3.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
JWN's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JWN outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.30 is on the high side and indicates that JWN has dependencies on debt financing.
JWN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: JWN underperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.3
Debt/FCF 3.49
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC9.22%
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

JWN has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that JWN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JWN has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is in the lower half of the industry: JWN underperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
JWN has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that JWN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JWN has a worse Quick ratio (0.51) than 83.87% 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 2.20% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.66% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.42%
EPS 3Y26.58%
EPS 5Y-8.54%
EPS Q2Q%14.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.2%
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-3.14%
EPS Next 2Y-3.44%
EPS Next 3Y5.97%
EPS Next 5Y15.79%
Revenue Next Year2.18%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
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.
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.07 indicates a reasonable valuation of JWN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JWN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JWN is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JWN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.63.
JWN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.43.
74.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JWN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
JWN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.07
Fwd PE 11.43
JWN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJWN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

JWN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JWN is cheaper than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JWN indicates a rather cheap valuation: JWN is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.29
EV/EBITDA 4.75
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-3.44%
EPS Next 3Y5.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%, JWN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.43, JWN pays a better dividend. On top of this JWN pays more dividend than 87.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.51, JWN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%

5.2 History

The dividend of JWN decreases each year by -12.34%.
JWN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of JWN decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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 42.18% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.18%
EPS Next 2Y-3.44%
EPS Next 3Y5.97%
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 (4/21/2025, 8:26:28 PM)

After market: 23.56 -0.25 (-1.05%)

23.81

-0.05 (-0.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04 2025-03-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-28 2025-05-28/amc
Inst Owners52.71%
Inst Owner Change-0.11%
Ins Owners25.6%
Ins Owner Change0.75%
Market Cap3.97B
Analysts52.38
Price Target23.79 (-0.08%)
Short Float %9.47%
Short Ratio3.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.34%
DP42.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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)4.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.07
Fwd PE 11.43
P/S 0.26
P/FCF 5.29
P/OCF 3.14
P/B 3.49
P/tB 4.46
EV/EBITDA 4.75
EPS(TTM)2.15
EY9.03%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)4.5
FCFY18.9%
OCF(TTM)7.59
OCFY31.88%
SpS89.97
BVpS6.83
TBVpS5.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.28%
ROE 25.79%
ROCE 9.63%
ROIC 7.99%
ROICexc 9.7%
ROICexgc 10.22%
OM 3.77%
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)7.4%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.59%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.05%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.92%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.19%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.24%
OM growth 3Y0.89%
OM growth 5Y-7.52%
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 2.24
Cap/Depr 85.57%
Cap/Sales 3.44%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 108.38%
Profit Quality 255.44%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.51
Altman-Z 1.9
F-Score7
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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-3.14%
EPS Next 2Y-3.44%
EPS Next 3Y5.97%
EPS Next 5Y15.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y0.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.19%
Revenue Next Year2.18%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%
EBIT growth 1Y5.79%
EBIT growth 3Y1.4%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.13%
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%