Nordson Corporation (NDSN)
Net profit margin
| Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 467,284 | 472,894 | 483,458 | 492,804 | 487,493 | 500,964 | 514,884 | 496,955 | 513,103 | 482,314 | 482,685 | 497,195 | 454,368 | 362,383 | 307,182 | 275,117 | 249,539 | 333,737 | 340,684 | 340,528 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,647,909 | 2,596,752 | 2,571,736 | 2,581,455 | 2,569,649 | 2,554,567 | 2,574,370 | 2,564,160 | 2,567,546 | 2,483,661 | 2,467,989 | 2,420,346 | 2,336,296 | 2,300,916 | 2,191,064 | 2,129,850 | 2,095,644 | 2,122,570 | 2,139,949 | 2,157,511 |
| Net profit margin | 17.65% | 18.21% | 18.80% | 19.09% | 18.97% | 19.61% | 20.00% | 19.38% | 19.98% | 19.42% | 19.56% | 20.54% | 19.45% | 15.75% | 14.02% | 12.92% | 11.91% | 15.72% | 15.92% | 15.78% |
October 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $467,284K ÷ $2,647,909K
= 17.65%
Net profit margin is a key financial ratio that indicates the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses have been deducted. Analyzing the net profit margin of Nordson Corporation over the past several quarters reveals a generally stable and strong performance. The company's net profit margin has shown a consistent trend of staying above 15%, with occasional fluctuations.
The net profit margin ranged from a low of 11.91% in January 2021 to a high of 20.54% in January 2022. This indicates that Nordson Corporation has been effectively managing its expenses and maximizing profitability during this period. The slight fluctuations in the net profit margin demonstrate the company's ability to adapt to changing market conditions while maintaining profitability.
Overall, Nordson Corporation's net profit margin performance reflects a solid financial standing and a consistent ability to generate profit from its operations, which is favorable for both investors and stakeholders.
Peer comparison
Oct 31, 2024