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NORDSON CORP (NDSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

243.47 USD
+1.49 (+0.62%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 7:50:45 PM
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After Hours: 12/24/2025, 7:50:45 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

NDSN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. NDSN scores excellent on profitability, but 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.
NDSN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NDSN has always 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

NDSN's Return On Assets of 8.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NDSN (15.92%) is better than 75.76% of its industry peers.
NDSN's Return On Invested Capital of 11.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
NDSN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.93%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.93%) for NDSN is below the current ROIC(11.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

The Profit Margin of NDSN (17.35%) is better than 93.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NDSN has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.94%, NDSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NDSN has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of NDSN (55.16%) is better than 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 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NDSN is still creating some value.
NDSN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NDSN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NDSN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

NDSN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.02. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NDSN would need 3.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NDSN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.02) than 69.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that NDSN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NDSN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.55) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 3.02
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC9.3%
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 has a Quick ratio of 1.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: NDSN underperforms 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.65% on average over the past years.
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

NDSN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.58% yearly.
NDSN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.99%
EPS Next 5Y10.58%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y8.73%
Revenue Next 5Y8.64%

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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.78 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NDSN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NDSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NDSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say NDSN is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.54, NDSN is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as NDSN.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. NDSN is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.78
Fwd PE 21.54
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as NDSN.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NDSN is valued a bit cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.69
EV/EBITDA 17.8
NDSN Per share dataNDSN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

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)2.29
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y9.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NDSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%.
NDSN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.04.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, NDSN is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of NDSN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.66%!
NDSN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.66%
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 2Y9.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.99%
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 (12/24/2025, 7:50:45 PM)

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243.47

+1.49 (+0.62%)

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 Change0.24%
Market Cap13.68B
Revenue(TTM)2.79B
Net Income(TTM)484.47M
Analysts75.56
Price Target262.57 (7.84%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio3.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%
Yearly Dividend3.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.66%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.78
Fwd PE 21.54
P/S 4.9
P/FCF 20.69
P/OCF 19.02
P/B 4.49
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.8
EPS(TTM)10.24
EY4.21%
EPS(NY)11.3
Fwd EY4.64%
FCF(TTM)11.77
FCFY4.83%
OCF(TTM)12.8
OCFY5.26%
SpS49.68
BVpS54.17
TBVpS-4.65
PEG (NY)2.29
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 33.36%
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)41.1%
ROICexgc(5y)51.22%
ROCE(3y)13.59%
ROCE(5y)16.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.39%
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 0.55
Debt/FCF 3.02
Debt/EBITDA 1.92
Cap/Depr 38.57%
Cap/Sales 2.08%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 82.21%
Profit Quality 136.46%
Current Ratio 1.64
Quick Ratio 1.05
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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 Y10.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.99%
EPS Next 5Y10.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y5.65%
Sales Q2Q%0.99%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y8.73%
Revenue Next 5Y8.64%
EBIT growth 1Y7.46%
EBIT growth 3Y1.03%
EBIT growth 5Y10.64%
EBIT Next Year26.52%
EBIT Next 3Y15.6%
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 5 / 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 10.38% 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%.