Nordson (MEX:NDSN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.06 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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MEX:NDSN Nordson Corp MEX:NDSN
93 GF Score
Price MXN4,925.00
GF Value MXN4,427.58
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What is Nordson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nordson MEX:NDSN 93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.06 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 9.38. GuruFocus rates MEX:NDSN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,427.58. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,261 Industrial Products companies, Nordson ranks worse than 87.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Nordson's current share price is MXN4925.00. Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN697.47. Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:NDSN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.13   Med: 9.38   Max: 12.65
Current: 7.41

During the past years, Nordson's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.65. The lowest was 5.13. And the median was 9.38.

MEX:NDSN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.35% of 2261 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs MEX:NDSN: 7.41

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Nordson's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN1,006.688. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN697.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Nordson  (MEX:NDSN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Nordson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nordson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nordson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nordson Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nordson Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.32 5.83 6.12 7.05 7.06

MEX:NDSN vs IEX, ITT, RRX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Nordson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Nordson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4925.00/697.47
=7.06

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Nordson's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=1006.688/333.0200*333.0200
=1,006.688

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Nordson Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 266.301 240.628 368.550
201610 279.226 241.729 384.678
201701 323.637 242.839 443.823
201704 316.115 244.524 430.521
201707 335.694 244.786 456.696
201710 382.975 246.663 517.055
201801 416.006 247.867 558.922
201804 440.403 250.546 585.374
201807 455.096 252.006 601.399
201810 506.311 252.885 666.752
201901 465.815 251.712 616.283
201904 486.473 255.548 633.952
201907 511.064 256.571 663.343
201910 526.301 257.346 681.063
202001 533.674 257.971 688.931
202004 688.331 256.389 894.063
202007 677.833 259.101 871.212
202010 644.347 260.388 824.080
202101 647.613 261.582 824.476
202104 676.715 267.054 843.873
202107 704.566 273.003 859.458
202110 763.013 276.589 918.687
202201 778.419 281.148 922.038
202204 775.469 289.109 893.250
202207 782.702 296.276 879.772
202210 797.373 298.012 891.042
202301 803.213 299.170 894.094
202304 788.104 303.363 865.150
202307 756.480 305.691 824.110
202310 822.755 307.671 890.542
202401 818.076 308.417 883.335
202404 830.809 313.548 882.404
202407 928.137 314.540 982.667
202410 1,026.905 315.664 1,083.367
202501 1,042.691 317.671 1,093.071
202504 1,026.323 320.795 1,065.435
202507 997.555 323.048 1,028.348
202510 986.898 0.000
202601 967.892 325.252 991.008
202604 1,006.688 333.020 1,006.688

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.06 mean?
Nordson (MEX:NDSN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.06 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nordson and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 9.38. Over the past decade, Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.13 to 12.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordson ranks #1975 out of 2261 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nordson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.06 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 9.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.13 to a high of 12.65. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Nordson's value of 7.06 is 241.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordson ranks #1975 out of 2261 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nordson has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IEX and ITT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nordson ranks #1975 out of 2261 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nordson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Nordson's value of 7.06 is 241.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nordson's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.13 to 12.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.38 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Nordson has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.07, based on 2,261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nordson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.06 is 241.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nordson and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.06, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 9.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordson stock overvalued right now?
Nordson (MEX:NDSN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.06. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,427.58, compared to a current price of MXN4,925.00 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.06, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 9.38 and 241.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. Nordson's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nordson (MEX:NDSN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.06 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Nordson (MEX:NDSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4,925.00 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,427.58.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NDSN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.06 (25% below median its 10-year median of 9.38)
  • GF Value™: MXN4,427.58 vs. price of MXN4,925.00 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 241.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1975 of 2261)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NDSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nordson Business Description

Other Exchanges NDSN:USAND1:Germany
Address 28601 Clemens Road, Westlake, OH, USA, 44145
Nordson manufactures equipment (including pumps, valves, dispensers, applicators, filters, and pelletizers) used for dispensing adhesives, coatings, sealants, and other materials. The firm serves a diverse range of end markets, including packaging, medical, electronics, and industrial. Nordson's business is organized into three segments: industrial precision solutions, medical and fluid solutions, and advanced technology solutions. The company generated approximately $2.8 billion in revenue in its fiscal 2025.
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