Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Nordson Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
15.9%
FY2025
5-year range
11.6% / 19.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#127 of 330
Industrials
What the data says
At 15.9%, Nordson Corporation's return on equity (roe) ranks #127 of 330 in the Industrials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 11.6% in FY2022 to 31.9% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
15.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.5%.
Declined from 18.8% to 15.9% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- -5.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#127 of 330 in IndustrialsTop 38% of 330This company 15.9% Sector average 9.8%
▼
+62.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 0.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 6.1pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 15.9% | -0.1% |
| FY2024 | 15.9% | -15.0% |
| FY2023 | 18.8% | +62.3% |
| FY2022 | 11.6% | -39.7% |
| FY2021 | 19.2% | -10.7% |
| FY2020 | 21.4% | +14.6% |
| FY2019 | 18.7% | -0.2% |
| FY2018 | 18.7% | +2.6% |
| FY2017 | 18.3% | -42.8% |
| FY2016 | 31.9% | -0.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026