Nordson Corporation (NDSN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 21.17% | 21.32% | 22.17% | 22.83% | 23.61% | 24.24% | 24.01% | 24.29% | 23.96% | 22.76% | 30.49% | 37.10% | 44.88% | 53.94% | 54.30% | 54.88% | 54.99% | 55.28% | 55.18% | 55.16% |
| Operating profit margin | 26.65% | 26.18% | 26.04% | 26.39% | 26.94% | 27.36% | 27.23% | 27.53% | 27.35% | 26.33% | 21.78% | 19.39% | 18.00% | 16.68% | 21.29% | 21.97% | 21.97% | 22.40% | 21.50% | 21.51% |
| Pretax margin | 24.13% | 23.95% | 24.75% | 25.28% | 24.51% | 25.29% | 24.63% | 24.79% | 25.96% | 24.58% | 20.01% | 17.14% | 15.79% | 14.39% | 18.96% | 19.93% | 19.75% | 19.99% | 19.06% | 18.92% |
| Net profit margin | 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% | 15.63% | 15.00% | 14.82% |
Nordson Corp.'s profitability ratios have remained relatively stable over the past quarters. The gross profit margin has fluctuated slightly around the mid-50% range, indicating that the company is effectively managing its production costs.
The operating profit margin has also been consistent, hovering around the mid-20% range. This suggests that Nordson Corp. is efficiently controlling its operating expenses while generating operating income.
The pretax margin has shown some variability, but overall, it has remained within a narrow range between 23% and 25%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits before taxes.
The net profit margin, which measures the company's bottom-line profitability, has also exhibited stability around 19%, indicating that Nordson Corp. is effectively managing its overall financial performance and generating profit for its shareholders consistently.
Overall, Nordson Corp. has demonstrated solid profitability ratios, reflecting sound financial management and operational efficiency.
Return on investment
| 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 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 13.11% | 12.81% | 15.85% | 16.20% | 16.30% | 18.38% | 17.68% | 17.90% | 17.26% | 16.23% | 13.65% | 11.82% | 10.41% | 9.51% | 11.83% | 12.56% | 13.35% | 13.74% | 13.18% | 13.45% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 9.39% | 9.28% | 11.94% | 12.28% | 11.73% | 13.43% | 12.61% | 12.71% | 12.96% | 11.99% | 9.87% | 8.54% | 7.47% | 6.79% | 8.74% | 9.10% | 9.59% | 9.59% | 9.20% | 9.27% |
| Return on total capital | 16.36% | 15.99% | 20.27% | 24.01% | 21.56% | 25.45% | 24.37% | 23.75% | 21.81% | 20.39% | 17.08% | 14.52% | 12.88% | 11.80% | 14.67% | 16.16% | 17.38% | 18.00% | 16.75% | 17.17% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.09% | 18.76% | 19.42% | 20.62% | 20.31% | 22.36% | 21.93% | 22.03% | 22.41% | 21.04% | 17.56% | 15.75% | 14.81% | 14.19% | 18.86% | 20.62% | 20.84% | 21.32% | 20.76% | 21.89% |
Nordson Corp. has shown consistent profitability over the past eight quarters based on its profitability ratios. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 12.81% to 18.38%, with the highest being in Q4 2022. This metric indicates that the company is generating operating profits efficiently relative to its total assets.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated between 9.28% and 13.43%. Although the ROA values are somewhat lower compared to the Operating ROA, they still show Nordson Corp.'s ability to generate profit from its assets.
The Return on Total Capital has varied between 15.46% and 23.04%, with the highest value observed in Q4 2022. This ratio demonstrates the company's effectiveness in generating returns for both equity and debt capital providers.
Nordson Corp.'s Return on Equity (ROE) has ranged from 18.09% to 22.36%, indicating the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders. The highest ROE was recorded in Q4 2022.
Overall, Nordson Corp. has maintained strong profitability ratios, showcasing its efficiency in utilizing assets and capital to generate returns for investors.