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Nordson (NDSN) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Nordson (NDSN): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Capital Goods peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Nordson (NDSN)
Profile ItemNDSN
NameNordson Corporation
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
GICS Sub-IndustryIndustrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Market Capitalization17.26 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 18, 1980
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

NDSN
GSPC
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Nordson (NDSN) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Nordson (NDSN) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Nordson (NDSN) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Nordson (NDSN) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: NDSNIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)40.90%6.84%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)14.93%17.66%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)5.48%9.09%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

NDSN
GSPC
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Nordson (NDSN) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Nordson (NDSN) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Nordson (NDSN) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: NDSNIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)23.53%44.38%
Beta (5Y)0.981.19
Max Drawdown (5Y)-39.15%-49.95%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. NDSN is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Nordson (NDSN) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: NDSNIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.560.06
Sortino Ratio (1Y)2.430.09

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Nordson (NDSN) posts ROE of 17.76%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

NDSN

Capital Goods industry group

17.76%

Group distribution
Max
40.55%
Q3
19.29%
NDSN
17.76%
Median
12.12%
Q1
4.08%
Min
-17.12%
Largest peers
GEV
93.04%
CAT
56.14%
GE
50.17%
DE
18.24%
NDSN
17.76%
RTX
12.85%
BA
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Where Nordson (NDSN) stands on ROE within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Nordson (NDSN) keeps 18.63% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

NDSN

Capital Goods industry group

18.63%

Group distribution
Max
27.47%
NDSN
18.63%
Q3
12.10%
Median
6.30%
Q1
1.40%
Min
-12.89%
Largest peers
GEV
23.54%
NDSN
18.63%
GE
17.31%
CAT
15.21%
DE
10.17%
RTX
8.75%
BA
8.07%
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Where Nordson (NDSN) stands on net margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Nordson (NDSN) turns 27.40% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

NDSN

Capital Goods industry group

27.40%

Group distribution
Max
36.60%
NDSN
27.40%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.12%
Q1
5.14%
Min
-12.63%
Largest peers
NDSN
27.40%
CAT
20.19%
GE
18.49%
RTX
15.54%
DE
13.37%
GEV
12.77%
BA
0.30%
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Where Nordson (NDSN) stands on operating margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Nordson (NDSN) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: NDSNIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)17.76%12.12%
ROA (TTM)8.47%5.29%
Net Margin (TTM)18.63%6.30%
Operating Margin (TTM)27.40%11.12%
Gross Margin (TTM)55.39%29.63%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Nordson (NDSN) grew revenue 3.78%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Nordson (NDSN): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Nordson (NDSN) grew earnings per share 4.93%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Nordson (NDSN): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Nordson (NDSN) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: NDSNIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)3.78%8.11%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)2.53%6.45%
EPS Growth (YoY)4.93%5.45%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-1.15%7.15%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Nordson (NDSN) has current ratio of 1.82, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

NDSN

Capital Goods industry group

1.82

Group distribution
Max
5.22
Q3
2.95
Median
2.08
NDSN
1.82
Q1
1.43
Min
0.36
Largest peers
DE
2.13
NDSN
1.82
CAT
1.42
BA
1.13
RTX
1.05
GE
0.98
GEV
0.83
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Where Nordson (NDSN) stands on current ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Nordson (NDSN) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

NDSN

Capital Goods industry group

0.56

Group distribution
Max
2.33
Q3
1.12
Median
0.60
NDSN
0.56
Q1
0.29
Min
0.00
Largest peers
BA
7.39
DE
2.30
CAT
2.10
GE
1.16
NDSN
0.56
RTX
0.55
GEV
0.30
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Where Nordson (NDSN) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Nordson (NDSN) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: NDSNIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.822.08
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.560.60
Net Debt / EBITDA1.781.78

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Nordson (NDSN) has dividend yield of 1.06%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

NDSN

Capital Goods industry group

1.06%

Group distribution
Max
2.66%
Q3
1.14%
NDSN
1.06%
Median
0.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
RTX
1.47%
CAT
1.13%
NDSN
1.06%
DE
0.98%
GE
0.56%
GEV
0.26%
BA
0.00%
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Where Nordson (NDSN) stands on dividend yield within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Nordson (NDSN) has payout ratio of 33.20%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

NDSN

Capital Goods industry group

33.20%

Group distribution
Max
67.39%
NDSN
33.20%
Q3
28.02%
Median
6.86%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
RTX
45.85%
DE
36.02%
NDSN
33.20%
CAT
24.18%
GE
20.23%
GEV
4.59%
BA
0.00%
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Where Nordson (NDSN) stands on payout ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Nordson (NDSN) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: NDSNIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.06%0.24%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)33.20%6.86%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Nordson (NDSN) trades at P/E ratio of 31.36, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

NDSN

Capital Goods industry group

31.36

Group distribution
Max
59.38
Q3
35.92
NDSN
31.36
Median
25.41
Q1
19.47
Min
3.03
Largest peers
DE
37.33
GE
36.94
NDSN
31.36
RTX
30.82
CAT
21.92
GEV
20.32
BA
17.89
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Where Nordson (NDSN) stands on P/E ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Nordson (NDSN) trades at 5.79 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

NDSN

Capital Goods industry group

5.79

Group distribution
Max
7.54
NDSN
5.79
Q3
3.76
Median
2.15
Q1
1.03
Min
0.03
Largest peers
GE
6.38
NDSN
5.79
GEV
4.65
DE
3.78
CAT
3.29
RTX
2.66
BA
1.45
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Where Nordson (NDSN) stands on P/S ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Nordson (NDSN) trades at 5.28 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.

NDSN

Capital Goods industry group

5.28

Group distribution
Max
9.66
NDSN
5.28
Q3
5.00
Median
3.12
Q1
1.81
Min
-1.08
Largest peers
BA
20.99
GE
19.06
GEV
18.00
CAT
11.90
DE
6.47
NDSN
5.28
RTX
3.69
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Where Nordson (NDSN) stands on P/B ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Nordson (NDSN) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: NDSNIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)31.3625.41
P/S Ratio (TTM)5.792.15
P/B Ratio (MRQ)5.283.12
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)3.56%3.03%