Nordson Corp. (NDSN) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Nordson Corp. (NDSN) has a Graham intrinsic value of $161.38 per share. At $322.31 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 100% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 4.9% a year to $2.8B, with an average return on invested capital of 14.5%.

Graham intrinsic value
$161.38
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$322.31
Price vs Graham value
100% above
Market cap
$18.3B
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.8B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
4.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
14.5%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$661.1M

NDSN 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $2.8B $484.5M $8.51 $661.1M 25.5% 11.4%
FY2024 $2.7B $467.3M $8.11 $491.8M 25.1% 11.4%
FY2023 $2.6B $487.5M $8.46 $606.7M 25.6% 14.6%
FY2022 $2.6B $513.1M $8.81 $461.7M 27.1% 19.3%
FY2021 $2.4B $454.4M $7.74 $507.6M 26.0% 17.5%
FY2020 $2.1B $249.5M $4.27 $451.9M 16.5% 10.6%
FY2019 $2.2B $337.1M $5.79 $318.6M 22.0% 14.1%
FY2018 $2.3B $377.4M $6.40 $414.8M 21.9% 15.7%
FY2017 $2.1B $295.8M $5.08 $285.2M 22.1% 14.6%
FY2016 $1.8B $271.8M $4.73 $273.8M 21.5% 16.2%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Nordson Corporation has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 4.9% annually over the past decade.

Nordson Corporation returns on capital have been average, hovering around 14.5% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, Nordson Corporation shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Nordson Corporation is modeled at 6.7% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $161.38 per share.

NDSN stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Nordson Corp. (NDSN) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 6.7% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, NDSN's intrinsic value is about $161.38 per share.

Is NDSN stock undervalued?

At $322.31 (close on Oct 17, 2026), NDSN trades 100% above its Graham value of $161.38. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Nordson Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $1.8B in fiscal 2016 to $2.8B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. Net income was $484.5M in fiscal 2025.

Does Nordson Corp. generate free cash flow?

Nordson Corp. generated $661.1M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is NDSN's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 14.5%, and average return on equity was 22.7%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this NDSN data come from?

From Nordson Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 21, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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