Nordson Corporation (NDSN) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Nordson Corporation (NDSN) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.067x as of October 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($202.91 Million) by net assets ($3.04 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See NDSN defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Nordson Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Nordson Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Nordson Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Nordson Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Emera Inc.
TO:EMA
|
0.052x |
|
CDW Corp
NASDAQ:CDW
|
0.108x |
|
RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300757
|
0.044x |
|
Hyundai Rotem Co
KO:064350
|
-0.010x |
|
Polycab India Limited
NSE:POLYCAB
|
-0.118x |
|
Textron Inc
NYSE:TXT
|
0.089x |
|
Banco de Sabadell S.A
MC:SAB
|
0.018x |
|
Zhongjin Gold Corp Ltd
SHG:600489
|
0.035x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Nordson Corporation (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Nordson Corporation from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Nordson Corporation market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | $3.04 Billion | $719.17 Million | 0.236x | +24.57% |
| 2024-10-31 | $2.93 Billion | $556.19 Million | 0.190x | -23.15% |
| 2023-10-31 | $2.60 Billion | $641.28 Million | 0.247x | +10.37% |
| 2022-10-31 | $2.29 Billion | $513.13 Million | 0.224x | -11.55% |
| 2021-10-31 | $2.16 Billion | $545.93 Million | 0.253x | -11.48% |
| 2020-10-31 | $1.76 Billion | $502.42 Million | 0.286x | +17.94% |
| 2019-10-31 | $1.58 Billion | $382.89 Million | 0.242x | -30.38% |
| 2018-10-31 | $1.45 Billion | $504.64 Million | 0.348x | +14.95% |
| 2017-10-31 | $1.16 Billion | $349.67 Million | 0.303x | -22.18% |
| 2016-10-31 | $851.60 Million | $331.16 Million | 0.389x | -2.02% |
| 2015-10-31 | $660.02 Million | $261.95 Million | 0.397x | +24.62% |
| 2014-10-31 | $904.80 Million | $288.15 Million | 0.318x | +5.36% |
| 2013-10-31 | $887.86 Million | $268.38 Million | 0.302x | -26.22% |
| 2012-10-31 | $669.77 Million | $274.40 Million | 0.410x | -5.13% |
| 2011-10-31 | $571.32 Million | $246.73 Million | 0.432x | +55.59% |
| 2010-10-31 | $505.07 Million | $140.19 Million | 0.278x | -39.12% |
| 2009-10-31 | $369.98 Million | $168.68 Million | 0.456x | +129.52% |
| 2008-10-31 | $574.11 Million | $114.04 Million | 0.199x | -15.09% |
| 2007-10-31 | $531.12 Million | $124.25 Million | 0.234x | -16.95% |
| 2006-10-31 | $430.53 Million | $121.28 Million | 0.282x | -21.56% |
| 2005-10-31 | $330.91 Million | $118.83 Million | 0.359x | +32.49% |
| 2004-10-31 | $403.33 Million | $109.32 Million | 0.271x | -7.09% |
| 2003-10-31 | $300.11 Million | $87.55 Million | 0.292x | -39.84% |
| 2002-10-31 | $268.89 Million | $130.39 Million | 0.485x | +74.17% |
| 2001-10-31 | $263.73 Million | $73.43 Million | 0.278x | -19.00% |
| 2000-10-31 | $247.22 Million | $84.98 Million | 0.344x | -6.40% |
| 1999-10-31 | $221.40 Million | $81.30 Million | 0.367x | +12.36% |
| 1998-10-31 | $214.80 Million | $70.20 Million | 0.327x | +38.05% |
| 1997-10-31 | $220.50 Million | $52.20 Million | 0.237x | +8.34% |
| 1996-10-31 | $245.30 Million | $53.60 Million | 0.219x | +20.05% |
| 1995-10-31 | $231.30 Million | $42.10 Million | 0.182x | -17.74% |
| 1994-10-31 | $212.40 Million | $47.00 Million | 0.221x | -29.33% |
| 1993-10-31 | $196.40 Million | $61.50 Million | 0.313x | +20.97% |
| 1992-10-31 | $177.70 Million | $46.00 Million | 0.259x | +5.41% |
| 1991-10-31 | $152.70 Million | $37.50 Million | 0.246x | -17.25% |
| 1990-10-31 | $130.40 Million | $38.70 Million | 0.297x | +136.76% |
| 1989-10-31 | $106.90 Million | $13.40 Million | 0.125x | -- |
About Nordson Corporation
Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems to dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, medical components, and other fluids. The Industrial Precision Solutions segment provides dispensing, coating, and laminating systems for adhesives, lotions, liquids, and fibers to disposable products and roll goods; automated adhesiv… Read more