NDSN:NGS-Nordson Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Industrial Machinery | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 204.97

Change

-4.27 (-2.04)%

Market Cap

USD 6.23B

Volume

0.23M

Analyst Target

USD 225.83
Analyst Rating

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Nordson Corp engineers, manufactures and markets differentiated products and systems used for adhesive, coating, sealant and biomaterial dispensing, fluid management, testing and inspection, curing, and surface treatment.

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ETFs Containing NDSN

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Industrial Machinery) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -2.04% 4% F 6% D-
Dividend Return 0.37% 100% F 26% F
Total Return -1.67% 10% F 8% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -18.39% 10% F 12% F
Dividend Return 1.16% 39% F 18% F
Total Return -17.22% 10% F 11% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 24.94% 40% F 63% D
Dividend Return 6.85% 42% F 19% F
Total Return 31.79% 40% F 58% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 7.20% 40% F 56% F
Dividend Return 8.19% 40% F 55% F
Total Return 0.99% 57% F 27% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.22% 92% A 75% C
Risk Adjusted Return 38.60% 76% C+ 69% C-
Market Capitalization 6.23B 69% C- 88% B+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Industrial Machinery) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 25.30 59% 29%
Price/Book Ratio 4.11 42% 23%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 21.66 44% 16%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 17.58 41% 22%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 17.41% 69% 80%
Return on Invested Capital 21.59% 91% 89%
Return on Assets 9.15% 85% 92%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.