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.
- NDSN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of NDSN (8.78%) is better than 77.86% of its industry peers.
- NDSN has a Return On Equity of 16.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 78.63% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.96%, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NDSN is in line with the industry average of 10.16%.
- 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
- NDSN has a better Profit Margin (18.39%) than 95.42% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NDSN has grown nicely.
- NDSN has a better Operating Margin (26.35%) than 98.47% of its industry peers.
- 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 93.89% 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.
- NDSN has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.29 indicates that NDSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- NDSN has a Altman-Z score of 5.29. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 77.86% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NDSN is 3.11, which is a good value as it means it would take NDSN, 3.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- NDSN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.11) than 68.70% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that NDSN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of NDSN (0.63) is worse than 62.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC9.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that NDSN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- NDSN's Current ratio of 2.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 70.99% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.74 indicates that NDSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.74, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- NDSN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.32% yearly.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.59% 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 7.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.1%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.59%
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.09%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y7.69%
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.
4. NDSN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NDSN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.90.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NDSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.73, NDSN is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.94, NDSN is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NDSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.72. NDSN is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.94 |
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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NDSN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NDSN is cheaper than 61.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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)1.77
PEG (5Y)1.87
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.8%
5. NDSN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NDSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.18, NDSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, NDSN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
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 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 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.8%
NDSN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
262.73
-4.48 (-1.68%)
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 Cap14.66B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)523.20M
Analysts76.67
Price Target311.96 (18.74%)
Short Float %1.93%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
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)11.24%
PT rev (3m)18.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.94 | ||
| P/S | 5.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.92 | ||
| P/B | 4.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.67 |
EPS(TTM)10.55
EY4.02%
EPS(NY)12.55
Fwd EY4.78%
FCF(TTM)11.59
FCFY4.41%
OCF(TTM)12.56
OCFY4.78%
SpS51.02
BVpS55.79
TBVpS-15.98
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)1.87
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 | 5.29 |
F-Score9
WACC9.24%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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 Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.09%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
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.
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 24.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.71.
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.