Nordson Corporation NDSN NASDAQ

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) generated $719.18M in operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025. After capital expenditures of $58.06M, free cash flow was $661.12M.

Free cash flow margin was 23.7% of revenue. Cash conversion ratio was 1.48x, indicating earnings are backed by cash.

The company returned $179.07M in dividends and $306.37M in share buybacks to shareholders during the period.

Criteria supported by this page:

• HEALTH (67/100, Partial) — cash generation is adequate but may not fully cover debt in stressed conditions
• MOAT (76/100, Pass) — $661.12M (23.7% FCF margin) supports a durable competitive advantage
• INCOME (70/100) — Cash conversion ratio was 1.48x confirms earnings are backed by real cash flow

Overall SharesGrow Score: 62/100 with 4/7 criteria passed.