Nordson Corporation (NDSN)

Operating profit margin

Oct 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 674,001 672,761 702,360 615,127 349,545
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,688,450 2,568,040 2,568,450 2,336,130 2,088,460
Operating profit margin 25.07% 26.20% 27.35% 26.33% 16.74%

October 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $674,001K ÷ $2,688,450K
= 25.07%

Nordson Corporation's operating profit margin has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. The margin decreased from 27.35% in 2022 to 26.33% in 2021, before experiencing a substantial increase to 26.20% in 2023. However, in the most recent year, the operating profit margin decreased to 25.07%. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations has shown a slight decline. It is important for Nordson Corporation to closely monitor and manage its operating expenses and revenue generation to sustain and potentially improve its operating profit margin in the future.


Peer comparison

Oct 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Nordson Corporation
NDSN
25.07%
ESAB Corp
ESAB
14.57%