BA vs NDSN
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs Nordson Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | NDSN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.25 | $301.47 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $16.80B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 32.2 |
| ROE | 169.95% | 17.14% |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 18.19% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 8.50% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.09% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 0.98 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs NDSN in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 10.2× the market cap of NDSN.
- NDSN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 32.2 vs 86.2).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (170% vs 17%).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 8%).
- NDSN pays a dividend (1.09%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company would be worth today.
NDSN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Nordson Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.