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.

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1. NDSN Profitability Analysis

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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • NDSN has a Return On Assets of 8.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 79.39% of its industry peers.
  • NDSN has a Return On Equity of 16.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NDSN outperforms 80.15% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.96%, NDSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NDSN is in line with the industry average of 10.06%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.94%) for NDSN is below the current ROIC(10.96%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
NDSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNDSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.39%, NDSN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.89% 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NDSN has grown nicely.
  • NDSN has a Gross Margin of 55.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NDSN outperforms 94.66% of its industry peers.
  • NDSN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
NDSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNDSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. NDSN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NDSN is still 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NDSN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NDSN Yearly Shares OutstandingNDSN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
NDSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNDSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.46 indicates that NDSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • NDSN has a Altman-Z score of 5.46. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 78.63% 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.
  • NDSN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.11. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 69.47% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 3.11
Altman-Z 5.46
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC10.32%
NDSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNDSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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.
  • NDSN has a Current ratio of 2.72. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 70.99% of its industry peers.
  • NDSN has a Quick Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that NDSN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NDSN's Quick ratio of 1.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 70.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 1.74
NDSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNDSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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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%.
  • NDSN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.65% yearly.
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 Y14.05%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y9.94%
EPS Next 5Y10.59%
Revenue Next Year5.25%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.37%
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.
  • 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.
NDSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNDSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
NDSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNDSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. NDSN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.71 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NDSN.
  • NDSN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NDSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say NDSN is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.39, the valuation of NDSN can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NDSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NDSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say NDSN is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.71
Fwd PE 22.39
NDSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNDSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NDSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • NDSN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NDSN is cheaper than 66.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.32
EV/EBITDA 19.57
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)1.9
PEG (5Y)2.01
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y9.94%

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5. NDSN Dividend Analysis

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 1.13, NDSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NDSN is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of NDSN decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
NDSN Yearly Dividends per shareNDSN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • NDSN pays out 34.45% 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.
DP34.45%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y9.94%
NDSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNDSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
NDSN Dividend Payout.NDSN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NDSN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NDSN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NORDSON CORP

NASDAQ:NDSN (4/28/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 281.79 0 (0%)

281.79

-1.64 (-0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Industry Strength63.98
Industry Growth55.9
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)05-26
Inst Owners77.33%
Inst Owner Change0.95%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change2.39%
Market Cap15.72B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)523.20M
Analysts76.25
Price Target316.48 (12.31%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.16%
Yearly Dividend3.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.71%
DP34.45%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-19
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)1.45%
PT rev (3m)14.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.71
Fwd PE 22.39
P/S 5.52
P/FCF 24.32
P/OCF 22.44
P/B 5.05
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.57
EPS(TTM)10.55
EY3.74%
EPS(NY)12.59
Fwd EY4.47%
FCF(TTM)11.59
FCFY4.11%
OCF(TTM)12.56
OCFY4.46%
SpS51.02
BVpS55.79
TBVpS-15.98
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)2.01
Graham Number115.081 (-59.16%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.46
F-Score9
WACC10.32%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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 Y14.05%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y9.94%
EPS Next 5Y10.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y5.65%
Sales Q2Q%8.78%
Revenue Next Year5.25%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.37%
Revenue Next 5Y7.69%
EBIT growth 1Y14.37%
EBIT growth 3Y1.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.71%
EBIT Next Year27.67%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NORDSON CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NDSN.


Can you provide the valuation status for NORDSON CORP?

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


How profitable is NORDSON CORP (NDSN) stock?

NORDSON CORP (NDSN) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of NORDSON CORP (NDSN) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORDSON CORP (NDSN) is 26.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.05.


How sustainable is the dividend of NORDSON CORP (NDSN) stock?

The dividend rating of NORDSON CORP (NDSN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.45%.