Operating
Amortization
Nordson Amortization remained flat by 0.0% to $19.82M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.0%, from $19.24M to $19.82M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization shows an upward trend with a 11.9% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Dec 17, 2025
How to read this metric
Higher amortization often signals significant past M&A activity or heavy investment in intellectual property, whereas lower levels suggest fewer intangible assets being written off.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash charge associated with the write-down of intangible assets, such as patents, software, or a...
Peer comparison
Standard for technology companies with significant intellectual property portfolios; peers often report this separately from tangible depreciation.
Metric ID:
operating_adjustment_for_amortizationHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $50.55M | $50.83M | $59.72M | $76.97M | $79.26M |
| YoY Change | — | +0.5% | +17.5% | +28.9% | +3.0% |
Range$50.55M – $79.26M
CAGR+11.9%
Avg YoY Growth+12.5%
Median YoY Growth+10.2%
Current Streak4+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nordson's amortization?
- Nordson (NDSN) reported amortization of $19.82M in Q3 2025.
- How has Nordson's amortization changed year-over-year?
- Nordson's amortization increased by 3.0% year-over-year, from $19.24M to $19.82M.
- What is the long-term trend for Nordson's amortization?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Nordson's amortization has grown at a 11.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $50.55M to $79.26M.
- What does amortization mean?
- The non-cash expense related to the gradual write-down of intangible asset values.