NDSN Nordson PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Nordson stock stands at 22.86 as of Apr 17, 2025. This results from the current EPS of $7.91 and stock price of $180.81. A decrease of 23% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 29.7 of the last four quarters.
NDSN PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Nordson has been 26.57. The current 22.86 P/E ratio is 14% lower 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.
Nordson PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 67.65% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -27.4% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.34 | 21.9% | $247.89 | $8.17 |
| 2023 | 24.89 | -1.54% | $212.59 | $8.54 |
| 2022 | 25.28 | -22.24% | $225 | $8.9 |
| 2021 | 32.51 | -27.4% | $254.21 | $7.82 |
| 2020 | 44.78 | 67.65% | $193.43 | $4.32 |
| 2019 | 26.71 | 41.77% | $156.81 | $5.87 |
| 2018 | 18.84 | -23.57% | $122.67 | $6.51 |
| 2017 | 24.65 | 17.16% | $126.69 | $5.14 |
| 2016 | 21.04 | 2.78% | $100.13 | $4.76 |
| 2015 | 20.47 | 3.75% | $71.24 | $3.48 |
| 2014 | 19.73 | -5.6% | $76.55 | $3.88 |
| 2013 | 20.9 | 23.6% | $72.09 | $3.45 |
| 2012 | 16.91 | 20.01% | $59.03 | $3.49 |
| 2011 | 14.09 | -10.08% | $46.37 | $3.29 |
| 2010 | 15.67 | N/A | $39.01 | $2.49 |
Nordson PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 27.84 | -8.24% | $220.22 | $7.91 |
| Oct 2024 | 30.34 | 0.36% | $247.89 | $8.17 |
| Jul 2024 | 30.23 | -0.82% | $250.33 | $8.28 |
| Apr 2024 | 30.48 | 4.49% | $258.19 | $8.47 |
| Jan 2024 | 29.17 | 17.2% | $251.72 | $8.63 |
| Oct 2023 | 24.89 | -13.46% | $212.59 | $8.54 |
| Jul 2023 | 28.76 | 19.39% | $251.61 | $8.75 |
| Apr 2023 | 24.09 | -14.36% | $216.31 | $8.98 |
| Jan 2023 | 28.13 | 11.27% | $243.3 | $8.65 |
| Oct 2022 | 25.28 | -8.74% | $225 | $8.9 |
| Jul 2022 | 27.7 | 6.87% | $230.99 | $8.34 |
| Apr 2022 | 25.92 | -4.6% | $215.69 | $8.32 |
| Jan 2022 | 27.17 | -16.43% | $232.54 | $8.56 |
| Oct 2021 | 32.51 | -10.29% | $254.21 | $7.82 |
| Jul 2021 | 36.24 | -9.15% | $226.13 | $6.24 |
NDSN average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of NDSN is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
NDSN PE vs peers
NDSN's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks GGG and ASTE, but it is higher than ITW's and DOV's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DOV DOVER Corp | 8.23 | $22.1B |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 19.65 | $67.75B |
| NDSN Nordson Corp | 22.86 | $10.29B |
| GGG Graco Inc | 27.28 | $13.32B |
| ASTE Astec Industries Inc | 179.79 | $778.98M |
| PLL Piedmont Lithium Inc | N/A | $144.17M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nordson's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NDSN stock as of Apr 17, 2025, stands at 22.86.
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 27.74.
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 30.58.
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 14% below 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 (Apr 17, 2025), Nordson's stock price is $180.81. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $7.91. Therefore, Nordson's PE ratio for today is 22.86. PE RATIO(22.86) = STOCK PRICE($180.81) / TTM EPS($7.91)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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