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NDSN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 131 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NDSN was profitable.
- In the past year NDSN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years NDSN has been profitable.
- NDSN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 8.19%, NDSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- NDSN's Return On Equity of 15.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 76.52% of its industry peers.
- NDSN has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.29%) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
- NDSN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.94%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.26%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.94%) for NDSN is below the current ROIC(11.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.19% | ||
| ROE | 15.92% | ||
| ROIC | 11.29% |
ROA(3y)8.42%
ROA(5y)10.13%
ROE(3y)16.87%
ROE(5y)18.81%
ROIC(3y)10.94%
ROIC(5y)13.31%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of NDSN (17.35%) is better than 94.70% of its industry peers.
- NDSN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NDSN has a better Operating Margin (25.94%) than 97.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NDSN has grown nicely.
- NDSN's Gross Margin of 55.16% is amongst the best of the industry. NDSN outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NDSN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.35% | ||
| GM | 55.16% |
OM growth 3Y-1.36%
OM growth 5Y4.79%
PM growth 3Y-4.31%
PM growth 5Y8.09%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.69%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NDSN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, NDSN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, NDSN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.47 indicates that NDSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.47, NDSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NDSN is 3.04, which is a good value as it means it would take NDSN, 3.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.04, NDSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- NDSN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating NDSN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NDSN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.56 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC9.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.64 indicates that NDSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NDSN's Current ratio of 1.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN is outperformed by 67.42% of its industry peers.
- NDSN has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. 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 worse Quick ratio (1.05) than 62.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.13% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- NDSN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.78%.
- NDSN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.13%
EPS 3Y2.78%
EPS 5Y13.32%
EPS Q2Q%8.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y5.65%
Sales Q2Q%0.99%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- NDSN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.26%
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y9.49%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NDSN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.34.
- NDSN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.93. NDSN is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.24 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NDSN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NDSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- NDSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NDSN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- NDSN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NDSN is cheaper than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NDSN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- NDSN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.31
PEG (5Y)2.13
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y9.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%, NDSN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.15, NDSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- NDSN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NDSN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.71%!
- NDSN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- NDSN pays out 36.96% 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.
DP36.96%
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y9.49%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)12-10 2025-12-10/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners78.65%
Inst Owner Change0.27%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change2.39%
Market Cap16.31B
Revenue(TTM)2.79B
Net Income(TTM)484.47M
Analysts76.67
Price Target280.44 (-3.36%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
Yearly Dividend3.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.71%
DP36.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.47%
Min EPS beat(2)1.44%
Max EPS beat(2)1.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.19%
Max EPS beat(4)1.49%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.52%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.19%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.73%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.01%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.08%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)1.4%
PT rev (3m)6.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.24 | ||
| P/S | 5.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.67 | ||
| P/B | 5.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.81 |
EPS(TTM)10.24
EY3.53%
EPS(NY)11.5
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)11.77
FCFY4.05%
OCF(TTM)12.8
OCFY4.41%
SpS49.68
BVpS54.17
TBVpS-16.78
PEG (NY)2.31
PEG (5Y)2.13
Graham Number111.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.19% | ||
| ROE | 15.92% | ||
| ROCE | 14.04% | ||
| ROIC | 11.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 54.72% | ||
| OM | 25.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.35% | ||
| GM | 55.16% | ||
| FCFM | 23.68% |
ROA(3y)8.42%
ROA(5y)10.13%
ROE(3y)16.87%
ROE(5y)18.81%
ROIC(3y)10.94%
ROIC(5y)13.31%
ROICexc(3y)11.19%
ROICexc(5y)13.97%
ROICexgc(3y)48.28%
ROICexgc(5y)55.53%
ROCE(3y)13.6%
ROCE(5y)16.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.43%
OM growth 3Y-1.36%
OM growth 5Y4.79%
PM growth 3Y-4.31%
PM growth 5Y8.09%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.69%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.47 |
F-Score7
WACC9.43%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)38.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.88%
Profit Quality(3y)122.05%
Profit Quality(5y)113.57%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.13%
EPS 3Y2.78%
EPS 5Y13.32%
EPS Q2Q%8.99%
EPS Next Y12.26%
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y9.49%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y5.65%
Sales Q2Q%0.99%
Revenue Next Year3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y7.46%
EBIT growth 3Y1.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.71%
EBIT Next Year27.03%
EBIT Next 3Y12.56%
EBIT Next 5Y11.3%
FCF growth 1Y34.43%
FCF growth 3Y12.71%
FCF growth 5Y7.91%
OCF growth 1Y29.3%
OCF growth 3Y11.91%
OCF growth 5Y7.44%
NORDSON CORP / NDSN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NORDSON CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NDSN.
What is the valuation status for NDSN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NORDSON CORP (NDSN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NORDSON CORP?
NORDSON CORP (NDSN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NDSN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORDSON CORP (NDSN) is 28.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.36.
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 12.26% in the next year.