Nordson Corporation (NDSN)
Company Info
US6556631025
655663102
Mar 26, 1990
Highlights
$11.44B
$7.86
25.59
1.67
$2.02B
$1.11B
$595.24M
$165.03 - $269.42
$243.29
2.74%
3.09
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) returned -1.12% year-to-date (YTD) and -23.11% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, NDSN had an annualized return of 10.59%, just below the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
NDSN
-1.12%
13.65%
-18.80%
-23.11%
5.90%
10.59%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.94%
1.49%
12.48%
15.82%
10.87%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NDSN, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.64% | -4.51% | -3.72% | -6.02% | 8.32% | -1.12% | |||||||
| 2024 | -4.71% | 5.80% | 3.35% | -5.96% | -8.86% | -1.18% | 7.93% | 2.80% | 2.37% | -5.61% | 5.28% | -19.83% | -20.15% |
| 2023 | 2.35% | -9.48% | 1.19% | -2.68% | 1.05% | 13.88% | 1.38% | -2.68% | -8.59% | -4.74% | 10.70% | 12.55% | 12.39% |
| 2022 | -8.90% | -2.38% | 0.26% | -5.02% | 1.27% | -7.09% | 14.10% | -1.39% | -6.56% | 6.00% | 5.11% | 0.80% | -5.93% |
| 2021 | -10.93% | 7.72% | 3.26% | 6.41% | 5.07% | -0.98% | 3.02% | 5.75% | -0.19% | 6.74% | -0.01% | 0.63% | 28.09% |
| 2020 | 3.70% | -13.76% | -7.04% | 19.13% | 17.31% | 0.72% | 2.07% | -3.49% | 2.86% | 0.84% | 5.37% | -1.20% | 24.45% |
| 2019 | 8.62% | 4.99% | -2.39% | 10.13% | -13.69% | 12.49% | 0.25% | -3.74% | 7.58% | 7.21% | 5.75% | -1.57% | 37.88% |
| 2018 | -1.83% | -6.51% | 1.69% | -5.68% | -2.08% | 2.21% | 4.44% | 3.93% | -0.09% | -11.68% | -1.84% | -0.58% | -17.65% |
| 2017 | 1.32% | 5.97% | 2.33% | 1.92% | -7.24% | 4.69% | 4.68% | -13.73% | 8.42% | 6.91% | 1.32% | 14.29% | 31.83% |
| 2016 | -5.80% | 19.05% | 6.10% | 0.91% | 13.67% | -3.87% | 5.60% | 12.16% | 0.91% | 0.50% | 6.59% | 5.26% | 76.79% |
| 2015 | -6.54% | 5.88% | 1.83% | 1.67% | 1.85% | -3.73% | -4.85% | -9.94% | -5.38% | 13.19% | 1.81% | -11.22% | -16.67% |
| 2014 | -6.70% | 5.81% | -3.65% | 5.48% | 9.93% | -1.66% | -6.26% | 8.13% | -6.16% | 0.63% | 2.09% | 0.05% | 6.05% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NDSN is 12, meaning it’s performing worse than 88% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nordson Corporation (NDSN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Nordson Corporation provided a 1.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.02 | $2.14 | $2.66 | $2.32 | $1.80 | $1.54 | $1.46 | $1.30 | $1.14 | $1.02 | $0.92 | $0.80 |
Dividend yield | 1.47% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 0.98% | 0.71% | 0.77% | 0.90% | 1.09% | 0.78% | 0.91% | 1.43% | 1.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nordson Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.56 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.14 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $2.66 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $2.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.80 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $1.54 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.46 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.30 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $1.14 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $1.02 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.92 |
| 2014 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.80 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Nordson Corporation has a dividend yield of 1.47%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Nordson Corporation has a payout ratio of 31.49%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Nordson Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Nordson Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Nordson Corporation was 73.62%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 406 trading sessions.
The current Nordson Corporation drawdown is 25.40%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -73.62% | Jul 23, 2008 | 158 | Mar 9, 2009 | 406 | Oct 15, 2010 | 564 |
| -44.24% | Feb 6, 2020 | 32 | Mar 23, 2020 | 45 | May 27, 2020 | 77 |
| -43.3% | May 11, 1999 | 203 | Feb 28, 2000 | 116 | Aug 11, 2000 | 319 |
| -39.15% | May 13, 2024 | 227 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -36.74% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 223 | Aug 21, 2012 | 284 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Nordson Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Nordson Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Nordson Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NDSN, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, NDSN has a P/E ratio of 25.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NDSN compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. NDSN currently has a PEG ratio of 1.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NDSN relative to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, NDSN has a P/S ratio of 4.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NDSN in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, NDSN has a P/B value of 4.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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