Nordson Corporation (NDSN)
Return on total capital
| Oct 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 561,202 | 674,405 | 674,844 | 671,692 | 599,667 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 3,043,570 | 2,932,190 | 2,598,060 | 2,294,380 | 2,159,130 |
| Return on total capital | 18.44% | 23.00% | 25.97% | 29.28% | 27.77% |
October 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $561,202K ÷ ($—K + $3,043,570K)
= 18.44%
Peer comparison
Oct 31, 2025
Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Nordson Corporation
NDSN
18.44%
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15.63%
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30.12%
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