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NORDSON CORP (NDSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:NDSN - US6556631025 - Common Stock

230.27 USD
-2.88 (-1.24%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:09:18 PM
230.27 USD
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After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:09:18 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

NDSN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. NDSN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, NDSN is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NDSN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NDSN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NDSN has always been profitable.
NDSN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NDSN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNDSN 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 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.57%, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.26%, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.48%, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NDSN is above the industry average of 10.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.57%
ROE 15.26%
ROIC 10.48%
ROA(3y)10.17%
ROA(5y)9.86%
ROE(3y)19.02%
ROE(5y)18.46%
ROIC(3y)13.32%
ROIC(5y)13.01%
NDSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNDSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.34%, NDSN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
NDSN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NDSN has a better Operating Margin (24.73%) than 96.92% of its industry peers.
NDSN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 54.56%, NDSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
NDSN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.73%
PM (TTM) 16.34%
GM 54.56%
OM growth 3Y-1.27%
OM growth 5Y2.62%
PM growth 3Y-3.34%
PM growth 5Y2.49%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
NDSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNDSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NDSN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
NDSN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NDSN has less shares outstanding
NDSN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
NDSN Yearly Shares OutstandingNDSN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
NDSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNDSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.59 indicates that NDSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.59, NDSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.62% of the companies in the same industry.
NDSN has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.30. This is a neutral value as NDSN would need 4.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NDSN's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 58.46% of its industry peers.
NDSN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating NDSN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.60, NDSN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.6
Debt/FCF 4.3
Altman-Z 4.59
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC9.28%
NDSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNDSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

NDSN has a Current Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that NDSN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NDSN (1.69) is worse than 63.85% of its industry peers.
NDSN has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that NDSN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NDSN has a Quick ratio (1.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.11
NDSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNDSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.05% over the past year.
NDSN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.66% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NDSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.49% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NDSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.05%
EPS 3Y7.96%
EPS 5Y10.66%
EPS Q2Q%13.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.49%
Revenue growth 3Y4.43%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%12.08%

3.2 Future

NDSN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.47% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.13%
EPS Next 2Y7.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue Next Year4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.94%
Revenue Next 5Y7.78%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
NDSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNDSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
NDSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNDSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.05, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NDSN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NDSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
NDSN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.37, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NDSN.
NDSN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NDSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say NDSN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.05
Fwd PE 20.37
NDSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNDSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

NDSN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NDSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.06
EV/EBITDA 18.02
NDSN Per share dataNDSN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of NDSN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)2.16
EPS Next 2Y7.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NDSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.42%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NDSN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.86.
NDSN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.42%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of NDSN grows each year by 14.76%, which is quite nice.
NDSN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NDSN Yearly Dividends per shareNDSN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

NDSN pays out 39.04% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NDSN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.04%
EPS Next 2Y7.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
NDSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNDSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
NDSN Dividend Payout.NDSN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NDSN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NORDSON CORP

NASDAQ:NDSN (11/14/2025, 8:09:18 PM)

After market: 230.27 0 (0%)

230.27

-2.88 (-1.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)08-20 2025-08-20/amc
Earnings (Next)12-09 2025-12-09/amc
Inst Owners80.25%
Inst Owner Change-0.88%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change0.2%
Market Cap12.94B
Revenue(TTM)2.78B
Net Income(TTM)455.01M
Analysts75.56
Price Target262.57 (14.03%)
Short Float %2.41%
Short Ratio4.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.42%
Yearly Dividend2.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.76%
DP39.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-11 2025-09-11 (0.82)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.01%
Min EPS beat(2)0.53%
Max EPS beat(2)1.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.19%
Max EPS beat(4)5.19%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.43%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.3%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.89%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.55%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.79%
PT rev (1m)0.39%
PT rev (3m)2.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.05
Fwd PE 20.37
P/S 4.65
P/FCF 26.06
P/OCF 22.86
P/B 4.34
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.02
EPS(TTM)9.99
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)11.3
Fwd EY4.91%
FCF(TTM)8.83
FCFY3.84%
OCF(TTM)10.07
OCFY4.37%
SpS49.55
BVpS53.07
TBVpS-18.2
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)2.16
Graham Number109.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.57%
ROE 15.26%
ROCE 13.17%
ROIC 10.48%
ROICexc 10.78%
ROICexgc 50.96%
OM 24.73%
PM (TTM) 16.34%
GM 54.56%
FCFM 17.83%
ROA(3y)10.17%
ROA(5y)9.86%
ROE(3y)19.02%
ROE(5y)18.46%
ROIC(3y)13.32%
ROIC(5y)13.01%
ROICexc(3y)13.85%
ROICexc(5y)13.76%
ROICexgc(3y)56.67%
ROICexgc(5y)51.11%
ROCE(3y)16.75%
ROCE(5y)16.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.54%
OM growth 3Y-1.27%
OM growth 5Y2.62%
PM growth 3Y-3.34%
PM growth 5Y2.49%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.6
Debt/FCF 4.3
Debt/EBITDA 2.14
Cap/Depr 46.73%
Cap/Sales 2.5%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.58%
Profit Quality 109.1%
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 4.59
F-Score4
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)43.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.94%
Profit Quality(3y)106.56%
Profit Quality(5y)122.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.05%
EPS 3Y7.96%
EPS 5Y10.66%
EPS Q2Q%13.28%
EPS Next Y6.13%
EPS Next 2Y7.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.49%
Revenue growth 3Y4.43%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%12.08%
Revenue Next Year4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.94%
Revenue Next 5Y7.78%
EBIT growth 1Y1.24%
EBIT growth 3Y3.1%
EBIT growth 5Y6.89%
EBIT Next Year25.98%
EBIT Next 3Y12.27%
EBIT Next 5Y11.42%
FCF growth 1Y-19.32%
FCF growth 3Y-1.05%
FCF growth 5Y9.06%
OCF growth 1Y-13.12%
OCF growth 3Y0.62%
OCF growth 5Y7.75%

NORDSON CORP / NDSN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NORDSON CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NDSN.


What is the valuation status of NORDSON CORP (NDSN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NORDSON CORP (NDSN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of NDSN stock?

NORDSON CORP (NDSN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for NORDSON CORP (NDSN) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORDSON CORP (NDSN) is expected to grow by 6.13% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for NDSN stock?

The dividend rating of NORDSON CORP (NDSN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.04%.