Nordson Corporation (ndsn)
NDSN — Company Overview
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) trades on NMS as part of the Industrials peer group (Specialty Industrial Machinery).
| Ticker | NDSN |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Specialty Industrial Machinery |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Market cap | $17.90B |
| Last price | $321.42 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
NDSN — Business Description
NDSN represents a Specialty Industrial Machinery business in the Industrials segment. Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems to dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, medical components, and other fluids. The Industrial Precision Solutions segment provides dispensing, coating, and laminating systems for adhesives, lotions, liquids, and fibers to disposable products and roll goods; automated adhesive dispensing systems; components and systems for thermoplastic and biopolymer melt stream; fluid components, such as nozzles, pumps, and filters; smart components that measure and control the flow, quantity and location of dispensed fluid; control systems; and product assembly solutions. It also offers automated and ma…
Official website: https://www.nordson.com.
NDSN — Investment Thesis
At a high level, NDSN offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 10.3% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 32.37× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (24.76×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 1.2% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $17.90B.
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NDSN — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Nordson Corporation are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 18.6% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $613.81M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 32.37× |
| Forward P/E | 24.76× |
| Price / Sales | 6.01× |
| Price / Book | 5.48× |
| Gross margin | 55.4% |
| Operating margin | 27.4% |
| Profit margin | 18.6% |
| Return on equity | 17.8% |
| Debt / Equity | 55.62 |
| Free cash flow | $613.81M |
NDSN — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Nordson Corporation (NDSN) depends on demand trends in Specialty Industrial Machinery and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 10.3% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 23.0% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 5.2% below the 52-week high.
NDSN — Competitive Position
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Specialty Industrial Machinery.
- Market capitalization of $17.90B places NDSN among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 55.4% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
NDSN — Strengths
Strengths for Nordson Corporation (NDSN) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 10.3% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 23.0% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 17.8% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 55.4% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($613.81M).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 55.62).
NDSN — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Nordson Corporation (NDSN) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
NDSN — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (10.3%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
NDSN — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
NDSN — Summary
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Specialty Industrial Machinery, listed on NMS. Last price $321.42 with market cap $17.90B. Trailing P/E 32.37×. Revenue grew 10.3% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 10.3% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for Nordson Corporation add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Nordson Corporation FAQ
What does Nordson Corporation (NDSN) do?
Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems to dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, medical components, and other fluids. The Industrial Precision Solutions segment provides dispensing, coating, and…
What is NDSN's P/E ratio?
Nordson Corporation has a trailing P/E of 32.37× based on publicly available market data.
Does NDSN pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.2%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is NDSN in?
Nordson Corporation is classified in Industrials (Specialty Industrial Machinery) on NMS.
What is NDSN's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $17.90B.
What are the main risks for NDSN?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of NDSN?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 10.3% year-over-year, earnings growth of 23.0% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for NDSN?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Nordson Corporation are on the free /stocks/ndsn/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.