Nordson (MEX:NDSN) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


MEX:NDSN Nordson Corp MEX:NDSN
93 GF Score
Price MXN4,925.00
GF Value MXN4,699.99
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Nordson Moat Score?

Nordson MEX:NDSN 93 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NDSN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,699.99. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,037 Industrial Products companies, Nordson ranks better than 99.9% on this metric.

Nordson has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Nordson has Wide Moat: Nordson Corp has a durable competitive advantage due to its proprietary technology, strong brand, and significant customer switching costs in the precision dispensing equipment market. Its superior distribution network and consistent innovation support a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Nordson might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Nordson  (MEX:NDSN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Nordson Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:NDSN vs IEX, GNRC, ITT: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nordson's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Nordson (MEX:NDSN) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordson ranks #3 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Nordson's Moat Score too high?
Nordson's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Nordson ranks #3 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to IEX and GNRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nordson ranks #3 out of 3037 companies for Moat Score. This places Nordson in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Nordson's current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,699.99, compared to a current price of MXN4,925.00 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nordson (MEX:NDSN), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 09, 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 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,699.99.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NDSN:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN4,699.99 vs. price of MXN4,925.00 (4.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 7 warning signs

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.
93GF Score

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