Return on Equity (ROE)
Updated 126h ago
Sector Performance
60th percentileNDSN
17.1%
Sector Median
13.8%
Sector Avg
31.4%
Deep Analysis
The current Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.1% indicates that for every dollar of shareholder equity, the company generated $0.171 in net profit over the past year—a measure of how effectively it uses invested capital.
This figure sits above the sector median of 13.8%, placing the company in the 60th percentile among its sector peers, meaning it outperforms most but not all peers on this metric. Because the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, no directional information is available to assess momentum. A strong ROE level alone, without trend data, suggests the company currently uses capital efficiently but offers no insight into whether that efficiency is improving or eroding. This combination implies moderate investment risk: the high level reduces downside risk relative to peers, but the lack of trend leaves uncertainty about sustainability, making it a neutral factor for opportunity. The 17.1% ROE supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by indicating solid current performance without confirming any accelerating or decelerating trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about NDSN?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are NDSN's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: MRNA (-36.6%), FICO (-37.3%), XRAY (-37.7%), VRSN (-38.3%), MSCI (-45.3%).
The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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17.1%
Sector Median
13.8%
Sector Avg
31.4%
How NDSN's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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