Nordson (MEX:NDSN) Days Payable: 35.02 (As of Apr. 2026) — 14% Above Median


MEX:NDSN Nordson Corp MEX:NDSN
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What is Nordson Days Payable?

Nordson MEX:NDSN 93 Days Payable is 35.02 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 30.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:NDSN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,592.15. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,987 Industrial Products companies, Nordson ranks worse than 82.76% on this metric.

Nordson's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN2,264 Mil. Nordson's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN5,899 Mil. Hence, Nordson's Days Payable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 35.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nordson's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:NDSN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.59   Med: 30.84   Max: 35.28
Current: 35.28

During the past 13 years, Nordson's highest Days Payable was 35.28. The lowest was 28.59. And the median was 30.84.

MEX:NDSN's Days Payable is ranked worse than
82.76% of 2987 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.05 vs MEX:NDSN: 35.28

Nordson's Days Payable increased from Apr. 2025 (31.47) to Apr. 2026 (35.02). It may suggest that Nordson delayed paying its suppliers.


Nordson Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nordson's Days Payable 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 Days Payable Chart

Nordson Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Days Payable
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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
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MEX:NDSN vs IEX, GNRC, ITT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Nordson's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nordson's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nordson's Days Payable falls into.


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Nordson Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Nordson's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Oct. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Oct. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Oct. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Oct. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1959.852 + 2244.238) / 2 ) / 23218.419*365
=2102.045 / 23218.419*365
=33.04

Nordson's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2042.151 + 2485.71) / 2 ) / 5898.897*365 / 4
=2263.9305 / 5898.897*365 / 4
=35.02

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 35.02 mean?
Nordson (MEX:NDSN) has a Days Payable of 35.02 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Nordson and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 30.84. Over the past decade, Nordson's Days Payable has ranged from 28.59 to 35.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordson ranks #2472 out of 2987 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is Nordson's Days Payable too high?
Nordson's current Days Payable of 35.02 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 30.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.59 to a high of 35.28. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.05. Nordson's value of 35.02 is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordson ranks #2472 out of 2987 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 Days Payable compare to IEX and GNRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nordson ranks #2472 out of 2987 companies for Days Payable. This places Nordson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 78.05. Nordson's value of 35.02 is 55.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nordson's own Days Payable has ranged from 28.59 to 35.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.84 vs. the industry median of 78.05, Nordson has consistently been below 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 Days Payable for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.05, based on 2,987 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nordson's current Days Payable of 35.02 is 55.1% below 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Nordson and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordson's current Days Payable is 35.02, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 30.84. 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 Days Payable of 35.02. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,592.15, compared to a current price of MXN4,925.00 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 35.02, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 30.84 and 55.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 78.05. Nordson's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nordson (MEX:NDSN), the current Days Payable is 35.02 as of Apr. 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 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,592.15.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NDSN:

  • Days Payable: 35.02 (14% above median its 10-year median of 30.84)
  • GF Value™: MXN4,592.15 vs. price of MXN4,925.00 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.1% below the Industrial Products median (#2472 of 2987)

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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