NORDSTROM INC (JWN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:JWN • US6556641008

24.66 USD
+0.02 (+0.08%)
At close: May 20, 2025
24.6601 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 5/20/2025, 8:10:38 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall JWN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated JWN against 30 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of JWN while its profitability can be described as average. JWN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year JWN was profitable.
  • JWN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years JWN 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years JWN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
JWN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJWN 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 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.29%, JWN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • JWN has a Return On Equity of 25.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. JWN outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.75%, JWN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JWN is below the industry average of 9.32%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.32%) for JWN is below the current ROIC(7.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.29%
ROE 25.88%
ROIC 7.75%
ROA(3y)2.56%
ROA(5y)0.49%
ROE(3y)24.91%
ROE(5y)-24.17%
ROIC(3y)7.32%
ROIC(5y)N/A
JWN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJWN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.96%, JWN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JWN has declined.
  • JWN's Operating Margin of 3.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. JWN outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
  • JWN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • JWN has a worse Gross Margin (37.43%) than 64.52% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JWN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.66%
PM (TTM) 1.96%
GM 37.43%
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y-8.18%
PM growth 3Y17.61%
PM growth 5Y-9.33%
GM growth 3Y0.55%
GM growth 5Y0.77%
JWN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJWN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), JWN is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, JWN has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, JWN has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, JWN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
JWN Yearly Shares OutstandingJWN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
JWN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJWN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • JWN has an Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is not the best score and indicates that JWN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • JWN has a Altman-Z score (1.90) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of JWN is 3.49, which is a good value as it means it would take JWN, 3.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.49, JWN is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • JWN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • JWN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.30) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.3
Debt/FCF 3.49
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC9.92%
JWN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJWN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that JWN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.19, JWN is doing worse than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • JWN has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that JWN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.51, JWN is not doing good in the industry: 87.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.51
JWN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJWN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • JWN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.42%.
  • Measured over the past years, JWN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -8.54% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, JWN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.21% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, JWN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.42%
EPS 3Y26.58%
EPS 5Y-8.54%
EPS Q2Q%14.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.21%
Revenue growth 3Y0.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.19%

3.2 Future

  • JWN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.79% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.7%
EPS Next 2Y-4.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.55%
EPS Next 5Y15.79%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.73%
Revenue Next 3Y1.3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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.
JWN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJWN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
JWN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJWN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 2 -2 4 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.47 indicates a reasonable valuation of JWN.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JWN is valued a bit cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.10. JWN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.91 indicates a reasonable valuation of JWN.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JWN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, JWN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.47
Fwd PE 11.91
JWN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJWN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JWN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JWN indicates a rather cheap valuation: JWN is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.49
EV/EBITDA 4.95
JWN Per share dataJWN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • JWN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.79, JWN pays a better dividend. On top of this JWN pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, JWN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of JWN decreases each year by -12.34%.
  • JWN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of JWN decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
JWN Yearly Dividends per shareJWN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • JWN pays out 42.03% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.03%
EPS Next 2Y-4.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.55%
JWN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJWN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B
JWN Dividend Payout.JWN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JWN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NORDSTROM INC

NYSE:JWN (5/20/2025, 8:10:38 PM)

After market: 24.6601 0 (0%)

24.66

+0.02 (+0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)05-28
Earnings (Next)08-25
Inst Owners52.71%
Inst Owner Change-11.8%
Ins Owners25.6%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.12B
Revenue(TTM)15.02B
Net Income(TTM)295.00M
Analysts50.48
Price Target24.23 (-1.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.34%
DP42.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.31%
Min EPS beat(2)18.42%
Max EPS beat(2)54.21%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-27.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-216.28%
Max EPS beat(4)54.21%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)29.54%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)31.34%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)22.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.48%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.53%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.15%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.72%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-72.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-71.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.47
Fwd PE 11.91
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 5.49
P/OCF 3.25
P/B 3.62
P/tB 4.63
EV/EBITDA 4.95
EPS(TTM)2.15
EY8.72%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY8.4%
FCF(TTM)4.49
FCFY18.21%
OCF(TTM)7.58
OCFY30.72%
SpS89.8
BVpS6.82
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.29%
ROE 25.88%
ROCE 9.34%
ROIC 7.75%
ROICexc 9.41%
ROICexgc 9.92%
OM 3.66%
PM (TTM) 1.96%
GM 37.43%
FCFM 5%
ROA(3y)2.56%
ROA(5y)0.49%
ROE(3y)24.91%
ROE(5y)-24.17%
ROIC(3y)7.32%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.48%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.94%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.82%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.96%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.9%
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y-8.18%
PM growth 3Y17.61%
PM growth 5Y-9.33%
GM growth 3Y0.55%
GM growth 5Y0.77%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.3
Debt/FCF 3.49
Debt/EBITDA 2.27
Cap/Depr 85.57%
Cap/Sales 3.44%
Interest Coverage 4.36
Cash Conversion 109.98%
Profit Quality 254.58%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.51
Altman-Z 1.9
F-Score7
WACC9.92%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)86.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.47%
Profit Quality(3y)162.44%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.42%
EPS 3Y26.58%
EPS 5Y-8.54%
EPS Q2Q%14.58%
EPS Next Y-3.7%
EPS Next 2Y-4.07%
EPS Next 3Y3.55%
EPS Next 5Y15.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.21%
Revenue growth 3Y0.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.66%
Sales Q2Q%-2.19%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.73%
Revenue Next 3Y1.3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%
EBIT growth 1Y2.62%
EBIT growth 3Y0.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.79%
EBIT Next Year115.06%
EBIT Next 3Y36.23%
EBIT Next 5Y23.63%
FCF growth 1Y1344.23%
FCF growth 3Y55.69%
FCF growth 5Y20.06%
OCF growth 1Y104.03%
OCF growth 3Y21.58%
OCF growth 5Y0.5%

NORDSTROM INC / JWN FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NORDSTROM INC (JWN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to JWN.


What is the valuation status of NORDSTROM INC (JWN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NORDSTROM INC (JWN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for NORDSTROM INC?

NORDSTROM INC (JWN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of NORDSTROM INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORDSTROM INC (JWN) is 11.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.62.


How financially healthy is NORDSTROM INC?

The financial health rating of NORDSTROM INC (JWN) is 3 / 10.