James E DeVries from Nordson Expresses Confidence, Purchases $226,000 Worth of Shares

Nordson Executive Makes Insider Stock Purchase

James E. DeVries, who serves as Executive Vice President at Nordson (NASDAQ: NDSN), recently acquired 922 shares of the company, as revealed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7. The total value of this transaction was $226,710, signaling DeVries’s confidence in Nordson’s future prospects.

Current Stock Performance

During Thursday morning trading, Nordson shares were priced at $250.88, reflecting a decrease of 0.78%.

About Nordson Corporation

Nordson specializes in producing equipment such as pumps, valves, dispensers, applicators, filters, and pelletizers, which are essential for applying adhesives, coatings, sealants, and similar materials. The company’s products serve a wide array of industries, including packaging, healthcare, electronics, and general manufacturing. Nordson operates through three primary divisions: industrial precision solutions, medical and fluid solutions, and advanced technology solutions. In fiscal year 2025, the company reported revenues of approximately $2.8 billion.

Financial Highlights

• Revenue Growth: For the three months ending October 31, 2025, Nordson achieved a revenue growth rate of about 0.99%. While this marks an improvement in sales, it lags behind the average growth rate of other companies in the Industrials sector.
• Gross Margin: The company’s gross margin stands at 56.33%, indicating strong profitability and efficient cost management compared to its peers.
• Earnings per Share (EPS): Nordson’s EPS is currently 2.7, surpassing the industry average and reflecting a positive earnings trend.
• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: With a ratio of 0.69, Nordson faces some challenges in managing its debt, which could indicate financial pressure.

Valuation Metrics

• P/E Ratio: The price-to-earnings ratio is 29.71, which is lower than the sector average and may suggest the stock is undervalued.
• P/S Ratio: At 5.16, the price-to-sales ratio is higher than most industry peers, potentially indicating the stock is valued above its sales performance.
• EV/EBITDA: Nordson’s enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 18.89, exceeding industry norms and highlighting a strong market valuation.
• Market Capitalization: The company’s market cap is below the average for its sector, suggesting it operates on a smaller scale compared to competitors.

The Role of Insider Transactions

While insider trading activity can offer useful clues about a company’s outlook, it should not be the sole factor in making investment decisions.

Legally, an “insider” includes any executive, director, or individual who owns more than 10% of a company’s shares, as defined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This group encompasses top management and major institutional investors. Insiders are required to report their trades using Form 4, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.

When a company insider buys shares, it often signals optimism about the stock’s future performance. However, when insiders sell, it may not necessarily indicate a negative outlook, as there can be various reasons for such transactions.

Understanding Insider Filing Codes

For investors, open market transactions—detailed in Table I of Form 4—are especially noteworthy. The codes used in these filings include:

• P: Purchase
• S: Sale
• C: Option conversion
• A: Grant, award, or other acquisition from the company

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