NDSN:NGS-Nordson Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Industrial Machinery | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 218.45

Change

+0.72 (+0.33)%

Market Cap

USD 6.23B

Volume

0.45M

Analyst Target

USD 225.83
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About

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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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 4.40% 74% C 64% D
Dividend Return 0.37% 50% F 20% F
Total Return 4.77% 74% C 65% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -20.12% 42% F 32% F
Dividend Return 0.82% 71% C- 17% F
Total Return -19.30% 42% F 32% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 28.35% 70% C- 65% D
Dividend Return 6.60% 57% F 20% F
Total Return 34.95% 70% C- 64% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 6.18% 40% F 55% F
Dividend Return 7.17% 40% F 54% F
Total Return 0.99% 57% F 26% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.58% 92% A 75% C
Risk Adjusted Return 33.24% 68% D+ 64% D
Market Capitalization 6.23B 97% N/A 93% A

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 39% 35%
Price/Book Ratio 4.25 52% 29%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 22.38 16% 14%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 18.08 27% 22%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 17.41% 85% 87%
Return on Invested Capital 15.11% 74% 83%
Return on Assets 9.15% 86% 94%
Debt to Equity Ratio 258.00% 5% 8%

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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 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 return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity 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.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

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:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

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 earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

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.