Nordson Corporation

As of July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation carries a market capitalization of 17.03B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 18.74B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Nordson Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 16, 2026.

As of July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation has 57.20M shares outstanding.

As of July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.95. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.58, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 5.21.

As of July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 19.75 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 6.29 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 23.39 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Nordson Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 23.46, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 18.74B versus a market cap of 17.03B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.82, meaning it holds 1.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 55.62, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 10.46 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 17.76, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 12.77 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 9.29, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 12.24, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 372,474.38 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 8,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.87 indicates how many times Nordson Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation recorded 119.34M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 17.69, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 674.51M, leaving 555.18M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Nordson Corporation's stock has gained approximately 36.11% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 322.15, while the 200-day moving average is 293.16.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation generated 2.98B in revenue and converted that into 555.18M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 9.88. EBITDA reached 948.48M, while operating income came in at 801.30M.

As of July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation holds 113.43M in cash and equivalents against 1.82B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.62B. Total book value stands at 3.27B, with working capital of 599.40M providing operational flexibility.

Nordson Corporation produced 773.38M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -49.37M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 724.01M - equivalent to 12.96 per share.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation posted a gross margin of 55.29, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 26.89 and net profit margin of 18.63 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation paid dividends of 3.28 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 33.04 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 4.33, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 4.54, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Nordson Corporation shareholders.

Nordson Corporation's most recent stock split took place on April 13, 2011 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of July 31, 2026, Nordson Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 10.37, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.