NOVO NORDISK A/S-B (NOV.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:NOV • DK0062498333
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32.99 EUR
-0.34 (-1.02%)
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This NOV.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NOV.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NOV was profitable.
- NOV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years NOV has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NOV had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.87%, NOV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 52.79%, NOV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 30.79%, NOV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NOV is significantly above the industry average of 13.61%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (43.61%) for NOV is well above the current ROIC(30.79%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
- NOV has a Profit Margin of 33.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NOV outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NOV has remained more or less at the same level.
- NOV has a better Operating Margin (41.30%) than 96.08% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NOV has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 80.98%, NOV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NOV 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. NOV.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NOV is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NOV has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NOV has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for NOV is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.20 indicates that NOV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- NOV has a Altman-Z score (3.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NOV is 4.52, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NOV, 4.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- NOV has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that NOV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.61, NOV is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC4.93
WACC6.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- NOV has a Current Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that NOV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.80, NOV is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- NOV has a Quick Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that NOV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of NOV (0.57) is worse than 84.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. NOV.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.77% over the past year.
- 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, NOV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.43% in the last year.
- NOV 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.80% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NOV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.2%
EPS Next 2Y-3.65%
EPS Next 3Y0.38%
EPS Next 5Y5.8%
Revenue Next Year-6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 3Y1.06%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. NOV.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.71 indicates a reasonable valuation of NOV.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NOV is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.50. NOV is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.54 indicates a reasonable valuation of NOV.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NOV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NOV is cheaper than 78.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.62. NOV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NOV is valued cheaper than 96.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NOV is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NOV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y-3.65%
EPS Next 3Y0.38%
5. NOV.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.55%, NOV is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of NOV dropped by -37.98% 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.
- NOV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.89. NOV pays more dividend than 84.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- NOV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NOV is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.05%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 50.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NOV. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- NOV's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP50.53%
EPS Next 2Y-3.65%
EPS Next 3Y0.38%
NOV.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:NOV (4/23/2026, 5:04:22 PM)
32.99
-0.34 (-1.02%)
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 Owners31.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap111.84B
Revenue(TTM)309.06B
Net Income(TTM)102.43B
Analysts67.57
Price Target42.87 (29.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
Yearly Dividend1.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.05%
DP50.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)-13.2%
PT rev (3m)-19.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-49.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.54 | ||
| P/S | 2.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.02 | ||
| P/B | 4.31 | ||
| P/tB | 13.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.33 |
EPS(TTM)3.08
EY9.34%
EPS(NY)2.86
Fwd EY8.67%
FCF(TTM)1.14
FCFY3.47%
OCF(TTM)4.7
OCFY14.25%
SpS12.2
BVpS7.66
TBVpS2.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number23.0383 (-30.17%)
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 | 3.2 |
F-Score5
WACC6.25%
ROIC/WACC4.93
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-7.2%
EPS Next 2Y-3.65%
EPS Next 3Y0.38%
EPS Next 5Y5.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y20.43%
Revenue growth 5Y19.48%
Sales Q2Q%-7.63%
Revenue Next Year-6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 3Y1.06%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.76%
EBIT growth 3Y19.04%
EBIT growth 5Y18.51%
EBIT Next Year8.72%
EBIT Next 3Y6.24%
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-B / NOV.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NOV stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NOV.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for NOVO NORDISK A/S-B?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NOVO NORDISK A/S-B (NOV.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is NOVO NORDISK A/S-B (NOV.DE) stock?
NOVO NORDISK A/S-B (NOV.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of NOVO NORDISK A/S-B (NOV.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of NOVO NORDISK A/S-B (NOV.DE) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for NOV stock?
The dividend rating of NOVO NORDISK A/S-B (NOV.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.53%.