Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Nordson Corporation Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
8.2%
FY2025
5-year range
6.6% / 9.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+5.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#88 of 348
Industrials
What the data says
Nordson Corporation's return on assets (roa) of 8.2% is higher than 75% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 6.6% in FY2022 to 11.2% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.5%.
Declined from 9.3% to 8.2% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -2.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 25% in IndustrialsTop 25% of 348This company 8.2% Sector average 2.0%
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+319.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 5.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 6.2pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 8.2% | +5.1% |
| FY2024 | 7.8% | -16.1% |
| FY2023 | 9.3% | +41.0% |
| FY2022 | 6.6% | -28.2% |
| FY2021 | 9.2% | -14.5% |
| FY2020 | 10.7% | +24.0% |
| FY2019 | 8.6% | +8.7% |
| FY2018 | 8.0% | -8.7% |
| FY2017 | 8.7% | -22.4% |
| FY2016 | 11.2% | +25.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026