NOVO-NORDISK A/S-SPONS ADR (NVO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:NVO • US6701002056
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This NVO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NVO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NVO was profitable.
- In the past year NVO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years NVO has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NVO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NVO's Return On Assets of 18.87% is amongst the best of the industry. NVO outperforms 96.89% of its industry peers.
- NVO has a Return On Equity of 52.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVO outperforms 98.45% of its industry peers.
- NVO has a Return On Invested Capital of 30.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NVO outperforms 98.45% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NVO is significantly above the industry average of 13.06%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (30.79%) for NVO is well below the 3 year average (43.61%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NVO had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.87% | ||
| ROE | 52.79% | ||
| ROIC | 30.79% |
ROA(3y)22.39%
ROA(5y)22.95%
ROE(3y)67.23%
ROE(5y)67.14%
ROIC(3y)43.61%
ROIC(5y)44.74%
1.3 Margins
- NVO's Profit Margin of 33.14% is amongst the best of the industry. NVO outperforms 95.85% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NVO has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 41.30%, NVO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVO's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 80.98%, NVO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NVO has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.14% | ||
| GM | 80.98% |
OM growth 3Y-1.15%
OM growth 5Y-0.81%
PM growth 3Y1.84%
PM growth 5Y-0.03%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
2. NVO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- NVO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- NVO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for NVO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- NVO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.57 indicates that NVO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- NVO has a better Altman-Z score (3.57) than 72.54% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NVO is 4.52, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NVO, 4.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.52, NVO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that NVO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NVO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) than 65.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.57 |
ROIC/WACC4.54
WACC6.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- NVO has a Current Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that NVO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.80, NVO is not doing good in the industry: 87.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that NVO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- NVO has a worse Quick ratio (0.57) than 86.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. NVO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NVO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.77%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.66% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, NVO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.43% in the last year.
- NVO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 19.48% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.77%
EPS 3Y23.52%
EPS 5Y20.66%
EPS Q2Q%-4.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y20.43%
Revenue growth 5Y19.48%
Sales Q2Q%-7.63%
3.2 Future
- NVO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.80% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NVO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.96%
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
EPS Next 5Y5.8%
Revenue Next Year-4.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.75%
Revenue Next 3Y1.62%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. NVO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.18, the valuation of NVO can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NVO is valued cheaper than 89.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.59, which indicates a very decent valuation of NVO.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NVO is valued cheaper than 86.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NVO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NVO is cheaper than 91.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- NVO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NVO is cheaper than 78.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of NVO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
5. NVO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NVO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.92%, which is a nice return.
- The stock price of NVO dropped by -30.67% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.79, NVO pays a better dividend. On top of this NVO pays more dividend than 96.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, NVO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.92% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NVO grows each year by 19.05%, which is quite nice.
- NVO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- As NVO did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.05%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 50.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NVO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of NVO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP50.53%
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
NVO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
36.33
-0.56 (-1.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners32.22%
Inst Owner Change3.18%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap161.48B
Revenue(TTM)309.06B
Net Income(TTM)102.43B
Analysts69.41
Price Target57.95 (59.51%)
Short Float %0.68%
Short Ratio1.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.92% |
Yearly Dividend1.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.05%
DP50.53%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date03-30 2026-03-30 (1.275101)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.04%
Max EPS beat(2)1.39%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.04%
Max EPS beat(4)3.94%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.01%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.47%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.07%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.07%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.15%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.52%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.84%
PT rev (1m)-9.11%
PT rev (3m)-11.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-50.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.59 | ||
| P/S | 3.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.75 | ||
| P/B | 5.37 | ||
| P/tB | 16.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.77 |
EPS(TTM)3.57
EY9.83%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY9.45%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY2.78%
OCF(TTM)4.15
OCFY11.42%
SpS10.77
BVpS6.76
TBVpS2.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number23.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.87% | ||
| ROE | 52.79% | ||
| ROCE | 39.01% | ||
| ROIC | 30.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 33.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 59.2% | ||
| OM | 41.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.14% | ||
| GM | 80.98% | ||
| FCFM | 9.38% |
ROA(3y)22.39%
ROA(5y)22.95%
ROE(3y)67.23%
ROE(5y)67.14%
ROIC(3y)43.61%
ROIC(5y)44.74%
ROICexc(3y)50.94%
ROICexc(5y)53.03%
ROICexgc(3y)100.46%
ROICexgc(5y)105.49%
ROCE(3y)55.75%
ROCE(5y)58.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-22.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.63%
OM growth 3Y-1.15%
OM growth 5Y-0.81%
PM growth 3Y1.84%
PM growth 5Y-0.03%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 409.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 29.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 37.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 28.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.57 |
F-Score5
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC4.54
Cap/Depr(3y)363.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)282.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.43%
Profit Quality(3y)60.31%
Profit Quality(5y)79.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.77%
EPS 3Y23.52%
EPS 5Y20.66%
EPS Q2Q%-4.73%
EPS Next Y-3.96%
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.16%
EPS Next 5Y5.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y20.43%
Revenue growth 5Y19.48%
Sales Q2Q%-7.63%
Revenue Next Year-4.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.75%
Revenue Next 3Y1.62%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.76%
EBIT growth 3Y19.04%
EBIT growth 5Y18.51%
EBIT Next Year8.51%
EBIT Next 3Y5.92%
EBIT Next 5Y7.75%
FCF growth 1Y-58.38%
FCF growth 3Y-23.26%
FCF growth 5Y-0.6%
OCF growth 1Y-1.54%
OCF growth 3Y14.72%
OCF growth 5Y18.05%
NOVO-NORDISK A/S-SPONS ADR / NVO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to NOVO-NORDISK A/S-SPONS ADR (NVO). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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NOVO-NORDISK A/S-SPONS ADR (NVO) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NVO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NOVO-NORDISK A/S-SPONS ADR (NVO) is 10.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.37.
What is the financial health of NOVO-NORDISK A/S-SPONS ADR (NVO) stock?
The financial health rating of NOVO-NORDISK A/S-SPONS ADR (NVO) is 4 / 10.