Nordson Corporation (NDSN) — Stock Score Summary

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 84/100 based on Quality (74/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Nordson is a classic Terry Smith 'quality compounder' with exceptional pricing power and an asset-light business model. Its electronics dispensing segment (ASYMTEK) is a critical enabler of advanced semiconductor packaging, dispensing fluids with micro-precision. As advanced packaging capacity (CoWoS) scales to meet AI demand and manufacturing nearshores, Nordson's highly specialized, high-switching-cost dispensing systems are indispensable.

Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets differentiated products and systems for dispensing adhesives, coatings, sealants, and other materials. It is a niche market leader in high-precision dispensing technology, serving diverse end markets including packaging, electronics, medical, and industrial applications. The company is known for its highly engineered, application-specific products, generating stable revenue through consumables and aftermarket parts.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$290.13
Market Cap$16.1B
P/E (TTM)30.57
P/E (Forward)23.05
Price/Book5.14
Return on Equity17.1%
Return on Invested Capital13.6%
Debt/Equity61.64
Gross Margin55.2%
Operating Margin23.5%
Revenue Growth8.5%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$575M

Nordson Corporation operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nordson Corporation’s (NDSN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Nordson Corporation (NDSN) is 84/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (74), Value (29), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Nordson Corporation have an economic moat?
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) has a Quality factor score of 74/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Nordson Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Nordson Corporation (NDSN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 84/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Nordson Corporation in?
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).