NORDSON CORP (NDSN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NDSN • US6556631025
Current stock price
261.64 USD
-5.6 (-2.1%)
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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
- In the past year NDSN was profitable.
- NDSN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years NDSN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NDSN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NDSN has a better Return On Assets (8.78%) than 77.10% of its industry peers.
- NDSN has a better Return On Equity (16.81%) than 78.63% of its industry peers.
- NDSN's Return On Invested Capital of 10.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 79.39% 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 10.17%.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.39%, NDSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- NDSN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- NDSN's Operating Margin of 26.35% is amongst the best of the industry. NDSN outperforms 98.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NDSN has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 55.17%, NDSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- NDSN has an Altman-Z score of 5.29. This indicates that NDSN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.29, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.11 is fine compared to the rest 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 61.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC9.94%
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 71.76% 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.74. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 71.76% of its industry peers.
| 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
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NDSN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.1%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.59%
Revenue Next Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.28%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.80 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NDSN.
- NDSN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- NDSN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.85, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NDSN.
- NDSN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NDSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say NDSN is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.85 |
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 64.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NDSN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- NDSN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.8%
5. NDSN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%, NDSN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- NDSN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.20.
- NDSN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NDSN grows each year by 15.71%, which is quite nice.
- 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
NASDAQ:NDSN (4/2/2026, 1:09:45 PM)
261.64
-5.6 (-2.1%)
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 Cap14.59B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)523.20M
Analysts76.67
Price Target315.32 (20.52%)
Short Float %2.2%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
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)1.08%
PT rev (3m)14.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.85 | ||
| P/S | 5.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.83 | ||
| P/B | 4.69 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.67 |
EPS(TTM)10.55
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)12.55
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)11.59
FCFY4.43%
OCF(TTM)12.56
OCFY4.8%
SpS51.02
BVpS55.79
TBVpS-15.98
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.86
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
WACC9.94%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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 Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.28%
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.
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 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of NORDSON CORP (NDSN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORDSON CORP (NDSN) is 24.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.69.
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%.