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NORDSTROM INC (JWN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:JWN - US6556641008 - Common Stock

24.66 USD
+0.02 (+0.08%)
Last: 5/20/2025, 8:10:38 PM
24.6601 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 5/20/2025, 8:10:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, JWN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JWN was compared to 28 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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.
JWN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 better Return On Assets (3.29%) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.88%, JWN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.75%, JWN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
JWN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.32%. This is below the industry average of 11.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.75%) for JWN is above the 3 year average (7.32%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

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.
JWN's Operating Margin of 3.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. JWN outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JWN has declined.
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.
JWN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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
JWN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, JWN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.90, JWN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.30 is on the high side and indicates that JWN has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.30, JWN is doing worse than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.19, JWN is doing worse than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that JWN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.51, JWN is not doing good in the industry: 87.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.42% over the past year.
JWN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.54% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.21% in the past year.
JWN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.66% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, JWN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.12% on average per year.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.47 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 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, JWN is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.91, the valuation of JWN can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JWN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JWN is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.73. JWN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
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 40

4.2 Price Multiples

83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JWN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
90.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JWN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.00, JWN pays a better dividend. On top of this JWN pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, 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

42.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JWN. 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 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 Change-80.84%
Ins Owners25.6%
Ins Owner Change-110.91%
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%