(NVS) Novartis - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Switzerland • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US66987V1098

NVS: Medicines, Drugs, Pills, Treatments, Pharmaceuticals, Therapies

Novartis AG, a global pharmaceutical giant, specializes in the research, development, and distribution of innovative medicines. Their product portfolio includes key drugs like Entresto, a groundbreaking treatment for heart failure, and Cosentyx, which addresses multiple autoimmune conditions. These offerings underscore Novartis commitment to tackling significant health issues, positioning them as a leader in cardiovascular and immunology treatments.

The companys strategic collaboration with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals on Leqvio highlights their focus on innovative cholesterol-lowering therapies, enhancing their cardiovascular offerings. This partnership exemplifies Novartis approach to leveraging external innovation to strengthen their pipeline and market position.

Financially, Novartis boasts a substantial market cap of over $200 billion, with a P/E ratio indicating moderate valuation. Their diverse product range and strategic partnerships contribute to a stable financial outlook, appealing to investors seeking exposure to the pharmaceutical sector.

Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis has been a major player since its incorporation in 1996. Their comprehensive therapeutic areas and robust pipeline position them as a key entity in the global pharmaceutical landscape, with a web presence at https://www.novartis.com.

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NVS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 221,645m
Sector Healthcare
Industry Drug Manufacturers - General
GiC Sub-Industry Pharmaceuticals
IPO / Inception 1991-11-18

NVS Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 63.0%
Fundamental 66.3%
Dividend 63.5%
Rel. Strength 21.3
Analysts 3/5
Fair Price Momentum 117.32 USD
Fair Price DCF 161.51 USD

NVS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.59%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.12%
Annual Growth 5y 4.42%
Payout Consistency 96.4%

NVS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 96.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 26.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 87.2%
CAGR 5y 12.19%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.60
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.36
Alpha 14.71
Beta 0.490
Volatility 19.08%
Current Volume 2538.1k
Average Volume 20d 2211k
What is the price of NVS stocks?
As of March 31, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 112.57 with a total of 2,538,058 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.33%, over one month by +7.07%, over three months by +19.82% and over the past year by +21.65%.
Is Novartis a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Novartis (NYSE:NVS) is currently (March 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 66.26 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of NVS as of March 2025 is 117.32. This means that NVS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.22%.
Is NVS a buy, sell or hold?
Novartis has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.00. Therefor, it is recommend to hold NVS.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 10
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for NVS stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, NVS Novartis will be worth about 127.5 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 112.57. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +13.24%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 109.4 -2.8%
Analysts Target Price 112.7 0.1%
ValueRay Target Price 127.5 13.2%