Non-Current Assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Nordson Property, plant and equipment, net decreased by 0.0% to $521.39M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.6%, from $546.35M to $521.39M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Property, plant and equipment, net shows an upward trend with a 7.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ2 2026May 21, 2026

How to read this metric

Growth indicates ongoing investment in infrastructure and capacity, while a decline may suggest high depreciation rates outpacing capital expenditure.

Detailed definition

This represents the net book value of the company's physical infrastructure, including rail tracks, locomotives, rolling...

Peer comparison

The dominant asset category for all Class-1 railroads; essential for benchmarking asset intensity.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_property_plant_and_equipment_and_fina_e3effd

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$362.62M$358.21M$355.57M$361.57M$357.56M$359.23M$353.44M$361.45M$354.67M$350.74M$392.85M$394.47M$395.60M$401.42M$544.61M$538.45M$546.35M$525.60M$516.91M$521.51M$521.39M
QoQ Change-1.2%-0.7%+1.7%-1.1%+0.5%-1.6%+2.3%-1.9%-1.1%+12.0%+0.4%+0.3%+1.5%+35.7%-1.1%+1.5%-3.8%-1.7%+0.9%-0.0%
YoY Change-1.4%+0.3%-0.6%-0.0%-0.8%-2.4%+11.1%+9.1%+11.5%+14.4%+38.6%+36.5%+38.1%+30.9%-5.1%-3.1%-4.6%
Range$350.74M$546.35M
CAGR+7.5%
Avg YoY Growth+10.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nordson's property, plant and equipment, net?
Nordson (NDSN) reported property, plant and equipment, net of $521.39M in Q1 2026.
How has Nordson's property, plant and equipment, net changed year-over-year?
Nordson's property, plant and equipment, net decreased by 4.6% year-over-year, from $546.35M to $521.39M.
What is the long-term trend for Nordson's property, plant and equipment, net?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Nordson's property, plant and equipment, net has grown at a 7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $358.62M to $516.91M.
What does property, plant and equipment, net mean?
The net value of the company's physical assets like tracks, trains, and buildings after accounting for wear and tear.