Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 15.84% is 15% below its 5-year average of 18.53%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.38%–21.98%).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 11.39% below its 12-month average of 17.87%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
15.84%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
17.87%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
17.80%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
18.53%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
17.37%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
16.45%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
14.90%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-11.39%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-11.06%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-14.53%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-8.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-3.75%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+6.29%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
10.19%
median of 130 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+55.40%
vs the sector median at left
Nordson Corporation
Market Cap
$17.31B
Net Profit Margin
15.84%
TTM Avg
17.87%
3Y Avg
17.80%
5Y Avg
18.53%
Market Cap
$17.56B
Net Profit Margin
14.49%
TTM Avg
14.71%
3Y Avg
16.52%
5Y Avg
16.40%
Market Cap
$16.97B
Net Profit Margin
12.92%
TTM Avg
11.91%
3Y Avg
9.22%
5Y Avg
7.46%
Market Cap
$16.93B
Net Profit Margin
3.83%
TTM Avg
4.71%
3Y Avg
5.53%
5Y Avg
4.86%
Market Cap
$17.96B
Net Profit Margin
13.55%
TTM Avg
13.88%
3Y Avg
13.89%
5Y Avg
13.77%
Market Cap
$18.06B
Net Profit Margin
3.73%
TTM Avg
3.13%
3Y Avg
2.98%
5Y Avg
3.11%
Market Cap
$18.14B
Net Profit Margin
16.40%
TTM Avg
15.21%
3Y Avg
13.80%
5Y Avg
12.63%
Market Cap
$18.31B
Net Profit Margin
2.84%
TTM Avg
3.00%
3Y Avg
3.36%
5Y Avg
2.80%
Market Cap
$15.64B
Net Profit Margin
2.44%
TTM Avg
2.66%
3Y Avg
0.91%
5Y Avg
2.60%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN) | $17.31B | 15.84% | 17.87% | 17.80% | 18.53% |
| IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs › | $17.56B | 14.49% | 14.71% | 16.52% | 16.40% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)vs › | $16.97B | 12.92% | 11.91% | 9.22% | 7.46% |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $16.93B | 3.83% | 4.71% | 5.53% | 4.86% |
| Rollins, Inc. (ROL)vs › | $17.96B | 13.55% | 13.88% | 13.89% | 13.77% |
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)vs › | $18.06B | 3.73% | 3.13% | 2.98% | 3.11% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)vs › | $18.14B | 16.40% | 15.21% | 13.80% | 12.63% |
| WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs › | $18.31B | 2.84% | 3.00% | 3.36% | 2.80% |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $15.64B | 2.44% | 2.66% | 0.91% | 2.60% |
| Lennox International Inc. (LII)vs › | $15.60B | 14.61% | 15.12% | 13.15% | 12.25% |
Operating Margin
26.4%
Net Profit Margin
15.8%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 15.84% |
| 2026-01-31 | 19.92% |
| 2025-10-31 | 20.17% |
| 2025-07-31 | 16.96% |
| 2025-04-30 | 16.46% |
| 2025-01-31 | 15.38% |
| 2024-10-31 | 16.41% |
| 2024-07-31 | 17.73% |
| 2024-04-30 | 18.17% |
| 2024-01-31 | 17.30% |
| 2023-10-31 | 17.76% |
| 2023-07-31 | 19.72% |
| 2023-04-30 | 19.62% |
| 2023-01-31 | 17.08% |
| 2022-10-31 | 20.66% |
| 2022-07-31 | 21.42% |
| 2022-04-30 | 17.25% |
| 2022-01-31 | 19.77% |
| 2021-10-31 | 18.43% |
| 2021-07-31 | 21.98% |
| 2021-04-30 | 21.06% |
| 2021-01-31 | 14.73% |
| 2020-10-31 | 3.31% |
| 2020-07-31 | 16.16% |
| 2020-04-30 | 17.39% |
| 2020-01-31 | 10.51% |
| 2019-10-31 | 17.54% |
| 2019-07-31 | 16.78% |
| 2019-04-30 | 16.68% |
| 2019-01-31 | 9.75% |
| 2018-10-31 | 15.23% |
| 2018-07-31 | 16.32% |
| 2018-04-30 | 16.48% |
| 2018-01-31 | 19.00% |
| 2017-10-31 | 13.91% |
| 2017-07-31 | 17.21% |
| 2017-04-30 | 13.01% |
| 2017-01-31 | 12.27% |
| 2016-10-31 | 14.90% |
| 2016-07-31 | 17.19% |
| 2016-04-30 | 16.13% |
| 2016-01-31 | 11.06% |
| 2015-10-31 | 11.12% |
| 2015-07-31 | 15.00% |
| 2015-04-30 | 12.28% |
| 2015-01-31 | 11.32% |
| 2014-10-31 | 15.38% |
| 2014-07-31 | 16.98% |
| 2014-04-30 | 14.84% |
| 2014-01-31 | 9.70% |
| 2013-10-31 | 14.55% |
| 2013-07-31 | 16.24% |
| 2013-04-30 | 14.29% |
| 2013-01-31 | 12.11% |
| 2012-10-31 | 15.43% |
| 2012-07-31 | 17.56% |
| 2012-04-30 | 16.53% |
| 2012-01-31 | 13.90% |
| 2011-10-31 | 16.52% |
| 2011-07-31 | 18.11% |
| 2011-04-30 | 20.46% |
| 2011-01-31 | 16.94% |
| 2010-10-31 | 18.46% |
| 2010-07-31 | 19.82% |
| 2010-04-30 | 12.89% |
| 2010-01-31 | 12.12% |
| 2009-10-31 | -88.03% |
| 2009-07-31 | 11.62% |
| 2009-04-30 | 7.33% |
| 2009-01-31 | 5.98% |
| 2008-10-31 | 10.33% |
| 2008-07-31 | 11.23% |
| 2008-04-30 | 11.24% |
| 2008-01-31 | 8.72% |
| 2007-10-31 | 10.19% |
| 2007-07-31 | 9.51% |
| 2007-04-30 | 8.69% |
| 2007-01-31 | 7.63% |
| 2006-10-31 | 11.73% |
| 2006-07-31 | 10.98% |
| 2006-04-30 | 9.46% |
| 2006-01-31 | 8.14% |
| 2005-10-31 | 11.64% |
| 2005-07-31 | 9.22% |
| 2005-05-01 | 8.42% |
| 2005-01-30 | 7.55% |
| 2004-10-31 | 8.64% |
| 2004-08-01 | 8.73% |
| 2004-05-02 | 8.48% |
| 2004-02-01 | 5.66% |
| 2003-10-31 | 7.05% |
| 2003-08-03 | 5.26% |
| 2003-05-04 | 4.85% |
| 2003-02-02 | 3.43% |
| 2002-10-31 | 0.79% |
| 2002-07-28 | 4.49% |
