NORDSON CORP (NDSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:NDSN • US6556631025
293.44 USD
+0.82 (+0.28%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
293.44 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:22:39 PM
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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making NDSN a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. NDSN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, NDSN could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NDSN was profitable.
- In the past year NDSN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of NDSN (8.78%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
- NDSN has a better Return On Equity (16.81%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- NDSN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.96%) than 77.69% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NDSN is in line with the industry average of 10.27%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.94%) for NDSN is below the current ROIC(10.96%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- NDSN's Profit Margin of 18.39% is amongst the best of the industry. NDSN outperforms 95.38% of its industry peers.
- 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 98.46% of its industry peers.
- NDSN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- NDSN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NDSN has less shares outstanding
- 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 5.59. This indicates that NDSN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of NDSN (5.59) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 66.92% 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.63, NDSN is not doing good in the industry: 62.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC9.02%
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.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.72, NDSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.74, NDSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. Growth
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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.50% in the past 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, NDSN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.84% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NDSN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.62% on average per year.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NDSN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.81.
- NDSN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.10. NDSN is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.70, the valuation of NDSN can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NDSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- NDSN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NDSN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NDSN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NDSN is cheaper than 62.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.22 |
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.
- NDSN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.27
PEG (5Y)2.09
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y9.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%, NDSN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, NDSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, NDSN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
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 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y9.49%
293.44
+0.82 (+0.28%)
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 Owners78.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.45%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change2.39%
Market Cap16.34B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)523.20M
Analysts76.67
Price Target311.96 (6.31%)
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
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)1.29%
PT rev (3m)6.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.7 | ||
| P/S | 5.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.33 | ||
| P/B | 5.25 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.22 |
EPS(TTM)10.55
EY3.6%
EPS(NY)12.38
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)11.6
FCFY3.95%
OCF(TTM)12.58
OCFY4.29%
SpS51.09
BVpS55.87
TBVpS-16.01
PEG (NY)2.27
PEG (5Y)2.09
Graham Number115.16
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 | 5.59 |
F-Score9
WACC9.02%
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
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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.
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 27.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.25.
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.