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Nordson Corporation(NDSN)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NDSN
10/06/2026: NDSN (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 7 days. Simulated Profits (0.88%). Updated daily EoD!
Nordson Corporation is a prominent industrial technology company specializing in precision dispensing and fluid management systems. The company is known for its high-margin, recurring revenue business model driven by mission-critical components in industries like electronics, medical devices, and packaging. Its primary growth story involves capitalizing on manufacturing miniaturization and automation trends, supported by a disciplined acquisition strategy. Investors should monitor risks related to industrial cyclicality, supply chain disruptions, and the successful integration of newly acquired businesses. Nordson often appeals to growth-oriented investors looking for quality industrial exposure and those seeking reliable, long-term dividend growth, though its premium valuation requires careful monitoring of execution performance.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company has a consistent track record of organic and acquisition-driven growth in high-tech industrial niches. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum fit is conditional on a positive market upturn signal for industrial stocks. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The valuation often commands a premium due to high quality, making it less attractive to deep-value seekers. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Nordson is a reliable dividend grower with a history of consistent payout increases. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While the business is high quality, it is still subject to cyclical industrial market fluctuations and stock price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The stock can experience swings aligned with broader industrial sector sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Investors often pay a premium for Nordson's quality, which can limit near-term upside if growth expectations are not met. |
| Competition risk (industrial technology) | Medium | Maintaining a technological edge against both established conglomerates and niche innovators is critical. |
| Business quality | Strong | High margins and recurring revenue streams characterize a robust business model. |
| Dividend income | Strong | The company has an excellent record of returning capital to shareholders. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful integration of frequent acquisitions is essential for sustaining long-term growth targets. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 39.23% | Avg. Invested days 107 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/06/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 18.63B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 33.85 | 1Y Target Price 349.71 |
Price to earnings Ratio 33.85 | 1Y Target Price 349.71 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 351.7K shares | Beta 0.99 | 52 Weeks Range 220.54 - 338.18 | Updated Date 10/06/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 220.54 - 338.18 | Updated Date 10/06/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.98% | Basic EPS (TTM) 9.88 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Precision Solutions | Dispensing systems for packaging, automotive, and assembly adhesives. | The reliable core of the business that generates steady cash flow. |
| Advanced Technology Solutions | Precision equipment for electronics, semiconductors, and medical devices. | The higher-growth segment tied to modern high-tech manufacturing trends. |
| Geography | Global operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. | Global presence diversifies demand but adds exposure to international trade and currency risks. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 33.85 | Forward PE 24.75 | Enterprise Value 19.61B | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.25 |
Enterprise Value 19.61B | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.48 | Shares Outstanding 55.72M | Shares Floating 52.48M |
Shares Outstanding 55.72M | Shares Floating 52.48M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.3 | Percent Institutions 78.12 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Nordson Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Westlake, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Sundaram Nagarajan | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 8200 | Website https://www.nordson.com |
Full time employees 8200 | Website https://www.nordson.com | ||
Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems to dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, medical components, and other fluids. The Industrial Precision Solutions segment provides dispensing, coating, and laminating systems for adhesives, lotions, liquids, and fibers to disposable products and roll goods; automated adhesive dispensing systems; components and systems for thermoplastic and biopolymer melt stream; fluid components, such as nozzles, pumps, and filters; smart components that measure and control the flow, quantity and location of dispensed fluid; control systems; and product assembly solutions. It also offers automated and manual dispensing products and systems for cold materials, container coating, liquid finishing, and powder coating, as well as ultraviolet equipment. The Medical and Fluid Solutions segment offers precision manual and semi-automated dispensers, plastic molded syringes, cartridges, tips, and fluid connection components; interventional solutions for engineered shafts and interventional delivery systems, medical tubing, balloons, balloon inflators, nitinol devices, cardiovascular cannula, and biomaterial delivery; medical fluid components; and microplegia myocardial protection devices and related consumables. The Advanced Technology Solutions segment provides automated dispensing systems for high-speed, precise application of various attachment, protection, and coating fluids, and related gas plasma treatment systems; destructive and non-destructive testing technologies, such as bond testers and automated optical, acoustic microscopy, and x-ray inspection systems used in the semiconductor and printed circuit board industries; and precision measurement and control technologies. The company markets its products through direct sales force, distributors, and sales representatives. Nordson Corporation was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio.
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