Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 30.50% is in line with its 5-year average of 32.23%, around the middle of its 5-year range (24.90%–40.38%).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, July 31, 2026. 12.37% below its 12-month average of 34.81%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-07-31): 30.50%.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
30.50%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
34.81%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
36.05%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
32.23%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
36.52%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
36.13%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
32.71%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-12.37%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-15.39%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-5.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-15.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-6.74%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
0.27%
median of 154 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+11410.27%
vs the sector median at left
Nordson Corporation
Market Cap
$17.36B
Debt to Assets Ratio
30.50%
TTM Avg
34.81%
3Y Avg
36.05%
5Y Avg
32.23%
Market Cap
$16.77B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.38%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$18.03B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.34%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$15.92B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.11%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN) | $17.36B | 30.50% | 34.81% | 36.05% | 32.23% |
| MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)vs › | $17.22B | 0.30% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $16.93B | 0.35% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs › | $16.77B | 0.38% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)vs › | $18.03B | 0.34% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)vs › | $16.68B | 0.62% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs › | $16.49B | 0.27% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equifax Inc. (EFX)vs › | $18.66B | 0.46% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)vs › | $15.92B | 0.11% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)vs › | $15.85B | 0.17% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
30.5%
Debt/Equity
0.55
Current Ratio
1.82
Interest Coverage
7.2x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 30.50% |
| 2026-04-30 | 33.09% |
| 2026-01-31 | 35.92% |
| 2025-10-31 | 36.45% |
| 2025-07-31 | 38.08% |
| 2025-04-30 | 39.55% |
| 2025-01-31 | 40.38% |
| 2024-10-31 | 40.01% |
| 2024-07-31 | 32.61% |
| 2024-04-30 | 33.59% |
| 2024-01-31 | 35.21% |
| 2023-10-31 | 37.23% |
| 2023-07-31 | 25.08% |
| 2023-04-30 | 27.87% |
| 2023-01-31 | 29.35% |
| 2022-10-31 | 24.90% |
| 2022-07-31 | 26.56% |
| 2022-04-30 | 26.67% |
| 2022-01-31 | 27.17% |
| 2021-10-31 | 27.68% |
| 2021-07-31 | 28.99% |
| 2021-04-30 | 31.14% |
| 2021-01-31 | 34.56% |
| 2020-10-31 | 36.96% |
| 2020-07-31 | 40.20% |
| 2020-04-30 | 41.15% |
| 2020-01-31 | 38.97% |
| 2019-10-31 | 35.80% |
| 2019-07-31 | 38.76% |
| 2019-04-30 | 39.68% |
| 2019-01-31 | 40.90% |
| 2018-10-31 | 38.80% |
| 2018-07-31 | 43.24% |
| 2018-04-30 | 43.62% |
| 2018-01-31 | 45.44% |
| 2017-10-31 | 46.78% |
| 2017-07-31 | 48.97% |
| 2017-04-30 | 50.89% |
| 2017-01-31 | 40.08% |
| 2016-10-31 | 41.24% |
| 2016-07-31 | 43.36% |
| 2016-04-30 | 45.23% |
| 2016-01-31 | 49.04% |
| 2015-10-31 | 47.92% |
| 2015-07-31 | 40.52% |
| 2015-04-30 | 39.45% |
| 2015-01-31 | 38.96% |
| 2014-10-31 | 35.78% |
| 2014-07-31 | 29.99% |
| 2014-04-30 | 31.54% |
| 2014-01-31 | 31.32% |
| 2013-10-31 | 32.72% |
| 2013-07-31 | 30.14% |
| 2013-04-30 | 33.23% |
| 2013-01-31 | 34.28% |
| 2012-10-31 | 34.64% |
| 2012-07-31 | 38.70% |
| 2012-04-30 | 25.59% |
| 2012-01-31 | 27.03% |
| 2011-10-31 | 24.47% |
| 2011-07-31 | 4.83% |
| 2011-04-30 | 6.32% |
| 2011-01-31 | 10.29% |
| 2010-10-31 | 12.12% |
| 2010-07-31 | 17.48% |
| 2010-04-30 | 19.61% |
| 2010-01-31 | 16.02% |
| 2009-10-31 | 18.51% |
| 2009-07-31 | 18.41% |
| 2009-04-30 | 22.40% |
| 2009-01-31 | 24.68% |
| 2008-10-31 | 25.34% |
| 2008-07-31 | 23.99% |
| 2008-04-30 | 25.54% |
| 2008-01-31 | 30.04% |
| 2007-10-31 | 29.65% |
| 2007-07-31 | 29.18% |
| 2007-04-30 | 31.78% |
| 2007-01-31 | 30.36% |
| 2006-10-31 | 15.44% |
| 2006-07-31 | 15.06% |
| 2006-04-30 | 19.91% |
| 2006-01-31 | 20.76% |
| 2005-10-31 | 23.20% |
| 2005-07-31 | 19.52% |
| 2005-05-01 | 20.17% |
| 2005-01-30 | 21.07% |
| 2004-10-31 | 21.45% |
| 2004-08-01 | 22.79% |
| 2004-05-02 | 24.64% |
| 2004-02-01 | 26.99% |
| 2003-10-31 | 32.33% |
| 2003-08-03 | 36.19% |
| 2003-05-04 | 37.25% |
| 2003-02-02 | 38.42% |
| 2002-10-31 | 38.68% |
