NORDSON CORP (NDSN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:NDSN • US6556631025

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+0.64 (+0.22%)
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, NDSN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NDSN was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. NDSN gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NDSN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. This makes NDSN very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. NDSN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NDSN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year NDSN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • NDSN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years NDSN had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.78%, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NDSN's Return On Equity of 16.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • NDSN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.96%) than 77.69% 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 10.21%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
NDSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNDSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.39%, NDSN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NDSN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NDSN has a better Operating Margin (26.35%) than 98.46% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NDSN has grown nicely.
  • NDSN has a better Gross Margin (55.17%) than 95.38% of its industry peers.
  • NDSN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
NDSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNDSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NDSN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • NDSN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NDSN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
NDSN Yearly Shares OutstandingNDSN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • NDSN has an Altman-Z score of 5.54. 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 5.54, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.46% 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.11, NDSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 64.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 3.11
Altman-Z 5.54
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC8.98%
NDSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNDSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that NDSN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • NDSN has a Current ratio of 2.72. This is in the better half of the industry: NDSN outperforms 71.54% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.74 indicates that NDSN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • NDSN's Quick ratio of 1.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NDSN outperforms 70.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 1.74
NDSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNDSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. NDSN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.01% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, NDSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.50% in the last year.
  • 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

  • NDSN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.84% yearly.
  • NDSN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.26%
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y9.49%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
NDSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNDSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
NDSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNDSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. NDSN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.34, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NDSN.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as NDSN.
  • NDSN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.30, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NDSN.
  • NDSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • NDSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.11.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.34
Fwd PE 23.3
NDSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNDSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 62.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.86
EV/EBITDA 19.96
NDSN Per share dataNDSN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NDSN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The excellent profitability rating of NDSN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)2.05
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y9.49%

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5. NDSN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NDSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, NDSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NDSN is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.12%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of NDSN grows each year by 15.71%, which is quite nice.
  • NDSN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NDSN Yearly Dividends per shareNDSN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • NDSN pays out 34.45% 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.
DP34.45%
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y9.49%
NDSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNDSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

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NDSN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NORDSON CORP

NASDAQ:NDSN (3/4/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 288.42 0 (0%)

288.42

+0.64 (+0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)05-26
Inst Owners78.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.44%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change2.12%
Market Cap16.06B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)523.20M
Analysts76.67
Price Target311.96 (8.16%)
Short Float %2.1%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.12%
Yearly Dividend3.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.71%
DP34.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)12.67%
PT rev (3m)18.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.34
Fwd PE 23.3
P/S 5.65
P/FCF 24.86
P/OCF 22.93
P/B 5.16
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.96
EPS(TTM)10.55
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)12.38
Fwd EY4.29%
FCF(TTM)11.6
FCFY4.02%
OCF(TTM)12.58
OCFY4.36%
SpS51.09
BVpS55.87
TBVpS-16.01
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)2.05
Graham Number115.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.54
F-Score9
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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 Y12.26%
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y9.49%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y5.65%
Sales Q2Q%8.78%
Revenue Next Year3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y14.37%
EBIT growth 3Y1.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.71%
EBIT Next Year27.83%
EBIT Next 3Y12.66%
EBIT Next 5Y11.3%
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 FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NORDSON CORP?

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 27.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.16.


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 12.26% in the next year.