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NordsonNDSN +1.88%93 EV-to-EBIT is 25.71 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 21.74. GuruFocus rates NDSN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $272.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,373 Industrial Products companies, Nordson ranks worse than 60.77% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nordson's Enterprise Value is $19,121 Mil.
Nordson's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $744 Mil. Therefore, Nordson's EV-to-EBIT for today is 25.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nordson's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
NDSN'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.78 Med: 21.74 Max: 40.17
Current: 25.71
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nordson was 40.17. The lowest was 15.78. And the median was 21.74.
NDSN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 60.77% of 2373
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.5
vs NDSN: 25.71
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Nordson's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $17,944 Mil.
Nordson's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $744 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Nordson EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nordson's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Nordson's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nordson's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nordson's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Nordson's current Enterprise Value is $19,121 Mil.
Nordson's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $744 Mil.
* 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 (NDSN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.71 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nordson and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 21.74. Over the past decade, Nordson's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.78 to 40.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordson ranks #1442 out of 2373 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Nordson's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nordson's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.71 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 21.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.78 to a high of 40.17. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50. Nordson's value of 25.71 is 31.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordson ranks #1442 out of 2373 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nordson has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordson's EV-to-EBIT compare to IEX and ITT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nordson ranks #1442 out of 2373 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nordson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50. Nordson's value of 25.71 is 31.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nordson's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.78 to 40.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.74 vs. the industry median of 19.50, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.50, based on 2,373 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nordson's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.71 is 31.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nordson and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordson's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.71, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 21.74. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordson (NDSN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $272.89, compared to a current price of $309.59 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.71, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 21.74 and 31.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.50. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nordson (NDSN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.71 as of Aug. 20, 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 (NDSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $309.59 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $272.89.
GuruFocus considers Nordson to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NDSN:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.71 (18% above median its 10-year median of 21.74)
GF Value™: $272.89 vs. price of $309.59 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1442 of 2373)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NDSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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