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NDSN Nordson PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The price-to-earnings ratio for Nordson stock stands at 30.45 as of May 2, 2024. This results from the current EPS of $8.63 and stock price of $262.8. An increase of 14% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 26.7 of the last four quarters.

NDSN PE ratio history

How has NDSN's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Nordson has been 25.7. The current 30.45 P/E ratio is 18% higher than the historical average. In the past ten years, NDSN's PE ratio peaked in the Oct 2020 quarter at 44.78, with a price of $193.43 and an EPS of $4.32. The Jan 2016 quarter marked the lowest point at 17.17, with a price of $60.43 and an EPS of $3.52.

Average
25.7
Median
25.05
Minimum
17.17
Maximum
44.78

Nordson PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 67.65% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -27.4% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2023 24.89 -1.54%
2022 25.28 -22.24%
2021 32.51 -27.4%
2020 44.78 67.65%
2019 26.71 41.77%
2018 18.84 -23.57%
2017 24.65 17.16%
2016 21.04 2.78%
2015 20.47 3.75%
2014 19.73 -5.6%

NDSN average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of NDSN for the past years

The current PE ratio of NDSN is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
28.17
5-year avg
30.17
10-year avg
25.7
15-year avg
23.4

NDSN PE vs peers

What is NDSN's PE ratio compared to its peers

NDSN's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks ITW and DOV. Nordson is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (30.45) than its peer group average of 22.86.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
DOV DOVER Corp 16.96 $24.4B
ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc 24.77 $72.32B
GGG Graco Inc 27.15 $13.68B
ASTE Astec Industries Inc 30.42 $754.9M
NDSN Nordson Corp 30.45 $15.03B
PLL Piedmont Lithium Inc N/A $252.47M

Frequently asked questions

What is Nordson's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for NDSN stock as of May 2, 2024, stands at 30.45.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Nordson (NDSN)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for NDSN stock is 28.17.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Nordson (NDSN)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for NDSN stock is 30.17.

What is the highest PE ratio for NDSN?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 44.78 and it was in the Oct 2020 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for NDSN compare to its historical average?

NDSN's price to earnings ratio is currently 18% above its 10-year historical average.

How is NDSN's PE ratio calculated (Nordson PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (May 2, 2024), Nordson's stock price is $262.8. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2024 is $8.63. Therefore, Nordson's PE ratio for today is 30.45. PE RATIO(30.45) = STOCK PRICE($262.8) / TTM EPS($8.63)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.