Nordson Corporation (NDSN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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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| Gross profit margin | 20.73% | 20.43% | 20.52% | 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 25.45% | 26.19% | 26.60% | 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% |
| Pretax margin | 22.11% | 23.03% | 23.74% | 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% |
| 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% |
Nordson Corporation's profitability ratios have shown a fluctuating trend over the past several quarters. The gross profit margin has been relatively consistent, ranging from 20.43% to 24.29%, with a notable decrease in the most recent quarters compared to earlier periods.
The operating profit margin, which reflects earnings before interest and taxes, has also displayed some variability, ranging from 19.39% to 27.53%. While it peaked at 27.53% in the second quarter of the current year, it has since slightly decreased.
Similarly, the pretax margin has shown fluctuations, ranging from 14.39% to 25.96%. Nordson Corporation experienced a substantial decrease in the pretax margin in the most recent quarter, compared to the earlier periods.
The net profit margin, representing the company's bottom line profitability, has exhibited fluctuations between 11.91% and 20.54%. In general, the net profit margin has trended downward in the most recent quarters, indicating a decreased profitability compared to the prior periods.
Overall, Nordson Corporation's profitability ratios suggest some level of volatility in its financial performance, with recent quarters showing a trend of declining profitability margins. This may warrant further analysis to understand the factors driving these variations and to identify potential areas for improvement.
Return on investment
| 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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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 11.23% | 13.07% | 13.23% | 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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.79% | 9.09% | 9.35% | 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% |
| Return on total capital | 13.44% | 16.12% | 16.45% | 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% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 15.94% | 16.57% | 17.34% | 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% |
Nordson Corporation's profitability ratios have shown a mixed performance over the past few quarters. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 10.41% to 18.38%, indicating the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets, with a recent downward trend. The return on assets (ROA) also declined from 6.79% to 13.43%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets.
Furthermore, the return on total capital has fluctuated between 11.80% and 25.45%, indicating the company's efficiency in generating returns from its total invested capital. The return on equity (ROE) has ranged from 14.19% to 22.41%, showing the return generated for the company's shareholders.
Overall, Nordson Corporation's profitability ratios demonstrate a relatively strong performance, with fluctuations observed in different periods. Further analysis of the company's operational and financial strategies may help identify the factors contributing to these fluctuations.