NDSN:NGS-Nordson Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Industrial Machinery | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 260.4

Change

+0.74 (+0.28)%

Market Cap

USD 6.23B

Volume

0.17M

Analyst Target

USD 225.83
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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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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 -1.42% 67% D+ 51% F
Dividend Return 0.26% 43% F 14% F
Total Return -1.17% 67% D+ 50% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 20.38% 70% C- 77% C+
Dividend Return 1.24% 71% C- 17% F
Total Return 21.63% 70% C- 76% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 79.49% 82% B 83% B
Dividend Return 6.97% 50% F 26% F
Total Return 86.46% 82% B 83% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 14.22% 43% F 74% C
Dividend Return 15.23% 43% F 74% C
Total Return 1.01% 43% F 26% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 18.24% 96% N/A 78% C+
Risk Adjusted Return 83.49% 91% A- 94% A
Market Capitalization 6.23B 96% N/A 95% 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 35% 30%
Price/Book Ratio 5.67 26% 20%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 24.09 17% 12%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 21.00 17% 12%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 19.06% 96% 88%
Return on Invested Capital 14.79% 88% 84%
Return on Assets 9.18% 87% 94%
Debt to Equity Ratio 62.41% 27% 36%

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Analyst Rating

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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.

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.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

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 book value

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

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.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

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.