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.
- NDSN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years NDSN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of NDSN (8.78%) is better 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.
- NDSN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.94%. This 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.39%, NDSN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.66% 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 (26.35%) than 98.47% of its industry peers.
- NDSN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.17%, NDSN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NDSN has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NDSN is 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for NDSN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.32 indicates that NDSN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.32, 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.
- NDSN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating 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 62.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC9.93%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.72, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.74 indicates that NDSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NDSN has a better Quick ratio (1.74) than 70.99% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. NDSN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NDSN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.01%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, NDSN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.32% on average per year.
- NDSN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.50%.
- 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)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.
- 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
- 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.
4. NDSN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.67, the valuation of NDSN can be described as expensive.
- NDSN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NDSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.61), we can say NDSN is valued inline with the index average.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.58, the valuation of NDSN can be described as rather expensive.
- NDSN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.79. NDSN is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NDSN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- NDSN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NDSN is cheaper than 64.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.79 |
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)1.82
PEG (5Y)1.93
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 1.22, NDSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- NDSN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| 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
- 34.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NDSN. This is a low number and 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
270.85
+1.66 (+0.62%)
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 Cap15.11B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)523.20M
Analysts76.67
Price Target311.96 (15.18%)
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)3.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.58 | ||
| P/S | 5.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.57 | ||
| P/B | 4.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.79 |
EPS(TTM)10.55
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)12.55
Fwd EY4.63%
FCF(TTM)11.59
FCFY4.28%
OCF(TTM)12.56
OCFY4.64%
SpS51.02
BVpS55.79
TBVpS-15.98
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)1.93
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 | 5.32 |
F-Score9
WACC9.93%
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.
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.
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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 25.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.85.
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.