Nordson Corporation

Valuation Analysis

About the Company

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 manual dispensing products and systems for cold materials, container coating, liqui

Nordson Corporation Stock at a Glance

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) is currently trading at $288.21 with a market capitalization of $16.1B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 30.76x, with a forward P/E of 23.18x. The 52-week range spans from $207.08 to $305.28; the current price is 5.6% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +8.5%. The net profit margin stands at 18.19%.

💰 Dividend

Nordson Corporation pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share, representing a yield of 1.14%. The payout ratio stands at 34.62%.

📊 Analyst Rating

8 analysts rate Nordson Corporation (NDSN) on consensus: None. The average price target is $319.12, implying +10.73% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $260.00 to $345.00.

Nordson Corporation: The Investment Case in Detail

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) operates in the Industrials — specifically Specialty Industrial Machinery — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bull Case

The combination of a 55.22% gross margin and 23.52% operating margin shows the business converts revenue into profit efficiently — a hallmark of competitive moat. Free cash flow is positive and net margins stand at 18.19%, meaning reported earnings translate into real cash that can fund buybacks, dividends or strategic acquisitions.

What to Watch Next

• The forward P/E of 23.18x is meaningfully below the trailing 30.76x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Technical Snapshot

Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).

Risk Profile

The data points to relatively defensive market behavior.

Trading Data

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