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NORDSON CORP (NDSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NDSN - US6556631025 - Common Stock

243.96 USD
+0.82 (+0.34%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 8:00:02 PM
243.96 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/30/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NDSN. NDSN was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While NDSN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NDSN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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.
NDSN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years NDSN had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.19%, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.92%, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
NDSN has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NDSN is in line with the industry average of 10.27%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.29%) for NDSN is above the 3 year average (10.93%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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)10.93%
ROIC(5y)13.3%
NDSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNDSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 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 17.35%, NDSN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NDSN has grown nicely.
NDSN has a better Operating Margin (25.94%) than 97.73% of its industry peers.
NDSN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 55.16%, NDSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
NDSN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.94%
PM (TTM) 17.35%
GM 55.16%
OM growth 3Y-1.46%
OM growth 5Y4.72%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NDSN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NDSN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NDSN Yearly Shares OutstandingNDSN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.91 indicates that NDSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NDSN has a better Altman-Z score (4.91) than 73.48% of its industry peers.
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.
NDSN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
NDSN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating NDSN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.56, NDSN is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 3.04
Altman-Z 4.91
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC9.26%
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 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

NDSN has a Current Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that NDSN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.64, NDSN is not doing good in the industry: 67.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that NDSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NDSN's Quick ratio of 1.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN is outperformed by 62.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.64
Quick Ratio 1.05
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.13% 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 13.32% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.78% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, NDSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.65% on average per year.
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 10.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NDSN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.17%
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%
EPS Next 5Y10.58%
Revenue Next Year3.78%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y8.64%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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

NDSN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.82.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as NDSN.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.77. NDSN is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.24, NDSN is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as NDSN.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NDSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.35), we can say NDSN is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.82
Fwd PE 21.24
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NDSN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.73
EV/EBITDA 17.79
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 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)1.96
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NDSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, NDSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
NDSN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.35%

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
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 36.96% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NDSN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.96%
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%
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 2025 200M 400M 600M
NDSN Dividend Payout.NDSN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NDSN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NORDSON CORP

NASDAQ:NDSN (12/30/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 243.96 0 (0%)

243.96

+0.82 (+0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)12-10 2025-12-10/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners78.37%
Inst Owner Change-1.98%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change2.26%
Market Cap13.71B
Revenue(TTM)2.79B
Net Income(TTM)484.47M
Analysts75.56
Price Target276.57 (13.37%)
Short Float %2.83%
Short Ratio3.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.35%
Yearly Dividend3.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.71%
DP36.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-17 2025-12-17 (0.82)
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)5.33%
PT rev (3m)5.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.82
Fwd PE 21.24
P/S 4.91
P/FCF 20.73
P/OCF 19.06
P/B 4.5
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.79
EPS(TTM)10.24
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)11.49
Fwd EY4.71%
FCF(TTM)11.77
FCFY4.82%
OCF(TTM)12.8
OCFY5.25%
SpS49.68
BVpS54.17
TBVpS-16.78
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)1.79
Graham Number111.71
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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)10.93%
ROIC(5y)13.3%
ROICexc(3y)11.18%
ROICexc(5y)13.96%
ROICexgc(3y)48.22%
ROICexgc(5y)55.49%
ROCE(3y)13.59%
ROCE(5y)16.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.37%
OM growth 3Y-1.46%
OM growth 5Y4.72%
PM growth 3Y-4.31%
PM growth 5Y8.09%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.69%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector 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 4.91
F-Score7
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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 Y12.17%
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y9.71%
EPS Next 5Y10.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y5.65%
Sales Q2Q%0.99%
Revenue Next Year3.78%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y8.64%
EBIT growth 1Y7.46%
EBIT growth 3Y1.03%
EBIT growth 5Y10.64%
EBIT Next Year27.03%
EBIT Next 3Y12.56%
EBIT Next 5Y13.18%
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 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 12.17% 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 36.96%.