Novartis Valuation

NVS Stock  USD 114.29  2.96  2.66%   
At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Novartis AG ADR secures a last-minute Real Value of $121.78 per share. The latest price of the firm is $114.29. Our model forecasts the value of Novartis AG ADR from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.24 %, return on equity of 0.33, and Current Valuation of 248.49 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Novartis' valuation include:
Price Book
5.8832
Enterprise Value
248.5 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
11.3559
Price Sales
4.2413
Forward PE
13.9082
Undervalued

Today

114.29
Please note that Novartis' price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Novartis AG ADR is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Novartis' time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the Novartis stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Novartis AG ADR. Since Novartis is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Novartis Stock. However, Novartis' intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  114.29 Real  121.78 Target  112.37 Hype  114.37 Naive  115.44
The intrinsic value of Novartis' stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Novartis' stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
102.86
Downside
121.78
Real Value
123.40
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Novartis AG ADR helps investors to forecast how Novartis stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Novartis more accurately as focusing exclusively on Novartis' fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
2.152.172.19
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
112.75114.37115.99
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
2.502.592.69
Details
13 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
102.26112.37124.73
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Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Novartis' intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Novartis' financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Novartis' closest peers.

Novartis Cash

7.85 Billion

Novartis Valuation Trend

Novartis' real value is important for investors to make better decisions and a more accurate overall view of Novartis' financial worth over time. Using both Novartis' enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to gauge the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing conclusions.

Novartis Revenue by Product

Novartis Total Value Analysis

Novartis AG ADR is now anticipated to have company total value of 248.49 B with market capitalization of 225.73 B, debt of 31.26 B, and cash on hands of 4.64 B. Please note that company total value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting gimmicks. We encourage investors to carefully check all of the Novartis fundamentals before making security assessment based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
248.49 B
225.73 B
31.26 B
4.64 B

Novartis Investor Information

The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.36. Novartis AG ADR recorded earning per share (EPS) of 6.38. The entity last dividend was issued on the 12th of March 2025. The firm had 1116:1000 split on the 9th of April 2019. Based on the key indicators related to Novartis' liquidity, profitability, solvency, and operating efficiency, Novartis AG ADR is not in a good financial situation at this time. It has a very high probability of going through financial hardship in June.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.180.2812
Way Down
Pretty Stable
Total Cash From Operating Activities12 B17.6 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Income10.1 B14.5 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile

Novartis Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Novartis has an asset utilization ratio of 50.59 percent. This implies that the Company is making $0.51 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Novartis AG ADR is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Novartis Ownership Allocation

Novartis AG ADR maintains a total of 1.98 Billion outstanding shares. Roughly 93.28 % of Novartis outstanding shares are held by general public with 6.72 % by institutional investors. Please note that on April 24, 2025, Representative George Whitesides of US Congress acquired $100k to $250k worth of Novartis AG ADR's common stock.

Novartis Profitability Analysis

The company reported the last year's revenue of 51.72 B. Total Income to common stockholders was 11.94 B with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 40.28 B.

Novartis Past Distributions to stockholders

About Novartis Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines Novartis' current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of Novartis AG ADR based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Novartis. We calculate exposure to Novartis's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Novartis's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit38.9 B32.6 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.26  0.25 
Operating Profit Margin 0.28  0.18 
Net Profit Margin 0.23  0.17 
Gross Profit Margin 0.75  0.78 

Novartis Quarterly Retained Earnings

39.84 Billion

Novartis' stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Novartis' value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Novartis can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Novartis represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Novartis, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Novartis Dividends Analysis For Valuation

Please note that Novartis has scaled down on payment of dividends at this time. Retained Earnings is likely to gain to about 57.7 B in 2025, whereas Earnings Yield is likely to drop 0.05 in 2025.
There are various types of dividends Novartis can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Novartis shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Novartis AG ADR directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Novartis pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Novartis by the value of the dividends paid out.

Novartis Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Novartis does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares OutstandingB
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.389
Forward Price Earnings13.9082

Novartis Current Valuation Indicators

Novartis' valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final Novartis' valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Novartis, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Novartis' valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Novartis' worth.

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