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Novo Nordisk A/S
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Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Financial Ratios

Valuation, profitability, liquidity, and efficiency metrics with annual and quarterly data.

Novo Nordisk A/S Financial Ratios Analysis

Valuation, profitability, leverage, and liquidity ratios

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BreakdownFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020
Period EndingDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio14.0627.2437.5338.4735.3123.41
P/S Ratio4.689.4313.4111.9611.917.77
P/B Ratio7.4519.0829.2425.3523.7015.58
Price/Tangible Book1.172.684.363.683.6523.12
Price/FCF24.5337.1037.4931.7134.4621.39
Price/OCF12.1422.6428.6126.8230.4918.99
Enterprise Value Ratios
EV/Revenue4.989.6513.3711.9611.887.60
EV/EBITDA10.2819.0027.7325.7625.8616.48
EV/EBIT12.0521.8330.2828.3028.5217.83
EV/FCF26.0937.9637.3731.7234.3620.93
Profitability & Returns
Return on Equity (ROE)0.61%0.81%0.88%0.72%0.71%0.70%
Return on Assets (ROA)0.20%0.26%0.30%0.28%0.28%0.25%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)0.22%0.30%0.36%0.32%0.32%0.80%
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)0.44%0.65%0.77%0.69%0.69%0.72%
Leverage & Solvency Ratios
Debt/Equity0.610.630.190.290.180.16
Debt/EBITDA0.880.700.240.310.410.17
Debt/FCF2.221.390.330.390.550.23
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio0.800.740.820.890.860.94
Quick Ratio0.480.460.570.620.600.64
Efficiency Ratios
Asset Turnover0.610.740.840.810.830.94
Inventory Turnover1.301.231.271.291.241.16
Yield & Distribution Ratios
Earnings Yield0.07%0.04%0.03%0.03%0.03%0.04%
FCF Yield0.04%0.03%0.03%0.03%0.03%0.05%
Dividend Yield0.04%0.02%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.02%
Payout Ratio0.51%0.44%0.38%0.46%0.45%0.48%
Buyback Yield0.00%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.02%0.02%
Total Return0.04%0.02%0.02%0.03%0.03%0.04%

Frequently Asked Questions About Novo Nordisk A/S Financial Ratios

What is the P/E ratio?

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio divides the stock price by earnings per share. It shows how much investors pay for each dollar of earnings. A higher P/E may indicate growth expectations, while a lower P/E could suggest undervaluation or slower growth.

What is ROE (Return on Equity)?

ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profit. It's calculated as net income divided by shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates more efficient use of equity capital — generally above 15% is considered strong.

What is the current ratio?

The current ratio divides current assets by current liabilities, measuring a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. A ratio above 1.0 means the company has more short-term assets than debts; below 1.0 may signal liquidity risk.

What is debt-to-equity ratio?

Debt-to-equity compares total debt to total shareholders' equity, indicating how much leverage a company uses. A higher ratio means more debt financing. Acceptable levels vary by industry — capital-intensive sectors like utilities typically carry higher ratios.

How do NVO's ratios compare?

Compare Novo Nordisk A/S's valuation ratios (P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA) and profitability ratios (ROE, ROA, margins) against industry peers and historical trends in the table above. Quarterly data reveals recent changes in financial health.