NORDSON CORP (NDSN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NDSN • US6556631025
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This NDSN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NDSN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- NDSN had positive earnings in the past year.
- NDSN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years NDSN has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years NDSN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 8.78%, NDSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- NDSN's Return On Equity of 16.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 78.63% of its industry peers.
- NDSN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.96%) than 79.39% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NDSN is in line with the industry average of 10.17%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (10.96%) for NDSN is above the 3 year average (10.94%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.78% | ||
| ROE | 16.81% | ||
| ROIC | 10.96% |
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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.39%, NDSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NDSN has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 26.35%, NDSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- NDSN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NDSN has a better Gross Margin (55.17%) than 94.66% of its industry peers.
- NDSN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.39% | ||
| GM | 55.17% |
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. NDSN Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for NDSN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for NDSN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for NDSN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- NDSN has an Altman-Z score of 5.21. This indicates that NDSN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of NDSN (5.21) is better than 77.10% of its industry peers.
- NDSN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.11. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NDSN would need 3.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.11, NDSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- NDSN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating NDSN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NDSN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63. This is in the lower half of the industry: NDSN underperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC10%
2.3 Liquidity
- NDSN has a Current Ratio of 2.72. This indicates that NDSN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.72, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.74 indicates that NDSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NDSN has a Quick ratio of 1.74. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 70.99% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. NDSN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.01% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, NDSN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.32% on average per year.
- NDSN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.50%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.65% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.01%
EPS 3Y2.78%
EPS 5Y13.32%
EPS Q2Q%15.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y5.65%
Sales Q2Q%8.78%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, NDSN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.59% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.1%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.59%
Revenue Next Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.28%
Revenue Next 5Y7.69%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. NDSN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.66 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NDSN.
- NDSN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- NDSN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.89.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.74, NDSN is valued on the expensive side.
- NDSN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- NDSN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NDSN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NDSN is more expensive than 60.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NDSN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NDSN is cheaper than 64.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NDSN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of NDSN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)1.85
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.8%
5. NDSN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NDSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, NDSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, NDSN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NDSN grows each year by 15.71%, which is quite nice.
- NDSN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 34.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NDSN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of NDSN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.45%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.8%
NDSN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
260.21
-4.75 (-1.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)05-26 2026-05-26/amc
Inst Owners77.47%
Inst Owner Change-0.42%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change2.12%
Market Cap14.51B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)523.20M
Analysts76.67
Price Target315.32 (21.18%)
Short Float %1.93%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
Yearly Dividend3.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.71%
DP34.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-19 2026-03-19 (0.82)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.2%
Max EPS beat(2)1.44%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.2%
Max EPS beat(4)1.49%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.45%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.26%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.76%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.71%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.56%
PT rev (1m)1.08%
PT rev (3m)14.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.74 | ||
| P/S | 5.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.72 | ||
| P/B | 4.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.23 |
EPS(TTM)10.55
EY4.05%
EPS(NY)12.55
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)11.59
FCFY4.45%
OCF(TTM)12.56
OCFY4.83%
SpS51.02
BVpS55.79
TBVpS-15.98
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)1.85
Graham Number115.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.78% | ||
| ROE | 16.81% | ||
| ROCE | 13.63% | ||
| ROIC | 10.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 43.8% | ||
| OM | 26.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.39% | ||
| GM | 55.17% | ||
| FCFM | 22.71% |
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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 123.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.21 |
F-Score9
WACC10%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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)10.01%
EPS 3Y2.78%
EPS 5Y13.32%
EPS Q2Q%15.05%
EPS Next Y14.1%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y5.65%
Sales Q2Q%8.78%
Revenue Next Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.28%
Revenue Next 5Y7.69%
EBIT growth 1Y14.37%
EBIT growth 3Y1.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.71%
EBIT Next Year27.77%
EBIT Next 3Y12.66%
EBIT Next 5Y11.65%
FCF growth 1Y-1.71%
FCF growth 3Y12.71%
FCF growth 5Y7.91%
OCF growth 1Y1.47%
OCF growth 3Y11.91%
OCF growth 5Y7.44%
NORDSON CORP / NDSN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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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.
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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 24.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.66.
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 14.1% in the next year.