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Novo Nordisk A/S

NVO
50.180USD
-0.115-0.23%
Close 12/12, 16:00ETQuotes delayed by 15 min
168.81BMarket Cap
14.54P/E TTM

Novo Nordisk A/S

50.180
-0.115-0.23%
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison

TradingKey Stock Score of Novo Nordisk A/S

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12

Key Insights

Novo Nordisk A/S's fundamentals are relatively healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 58/159 in the Pharmaceuticals industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Hold, with the highest price target at 56.41.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to trend down.Despite an average stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

Novo Nordisk A/S's Score

Industry at a Glance

Industry Ranking
58 / 159
Overall Ranking
150 / 4592
Industry
Pharmaceuticals

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Score Analysis

Current score
Previous score

Analyst Rating

Based on 12 analysts
Hold
Current Rating
56.407
Target Price
+20.61%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

Novo Nordisk A/S Highlights

StrengthsRisks

Novo Nordisk A/S is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical firm headquartered in Bagsværd, with manufacturing facilities across nine countries and affiliates or offices in five others. The company is predominantly controlled by its majority shareholder, Novo Holdings A/S, which owns approximately 28.1% of its shares and a majority of its voting rights.

Novo Nordisk specializes in the production and marketing of pharmaceutical products and services, focusing primarily on diabetes care medications and devices. Among its key products is semaglutide, utilized for diabetes treatment under the brand names Ozempic and Rybelsus, as well as for obesity treatment under the brand name Wegovy. The company also engages in hemostasis management, growth hormone therapy, and hormone replacement therapy, producing numerous drugs under various brand names such as Levemir, Tresiba, NovoLog, Novolin R, NovoSeven, NovoEight, and Victoza.

Employing over 48,000 individuals worldwide, Novo Nordisk distributes its products in 168 countries. The corporation was formed in 1989 from a merger of two Danish companies with origins tracing back to the 1920s. The Novo Nordisk logo features the Apis bull, a sacred animal from ancient Egypt, represented by the hieroglyph 𓃒. Novo Nordisk is also a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations.

Recognized for its workplace culture, the company was ranked 25th among Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2010, later ranking 72nd in 2014 and 73rd in 2017. In January 2012, Novo Nordisk was acclaimed as the most sustainable company globally by Corporate Knights, while its spin-off, Novozymes, secured the fourth position. The company is a leader in the FTSE4Good Index and stands as the only European firm in the top ten list. As the largest pharmaceutical company in Denmark, Novo Nordisk's market capitalization surpassed the GDP of Denmark's domestic economy in 2023, making it the highest valued company in Europe, with net sales reaching US$42.121 billion in 2024.

High Growth
The company's revenue has grown steadily over the past 3 years, averaging 68.35% year-on-year.
High Profit Growth
The company's net income leads the industry, with the latest annual income totaling USD 42.12B.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 50.19%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 50.19%.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PE is 14.54, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 305.60M shares, decreasing 9.99% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Baillie Gifford
Star Investor Baillie Gifford holds 314.00 shares of this stock.
Higher Market Activity
The company has more investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 1.63.

Financial Health

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12

The current financial score of Novo Nordisk A/S is 8.91, ranking 29/159 in the Pharmaceuticals industry. Its financial status is stable, and its operating efficiency is high. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 11.74B, representing a year-over-year increase of 11.81%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 22.07%.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
8.91
Change
0

Financials

6.20

Key Metrics

Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Quality of Earnings

9.69

Operational Efficiency

10.00

Growth Potential

10.00

Shareholder Returns

8.66

Novo Nordisk A/S's Company Valuation

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12

The current valuation score of Novo Nordisk A/S is 7.37, ranking 77/159 in the Pharmaceuticals industry. Its current P/E ratio is 14.54, which is 247.82% below the recent high of 50.57 and 14.20% above the recent low of 12.47.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
7.37
Change
0

Valuation Dimensions

P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 58/159
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Earnings Forecast

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12

The current earnings forecast score of Novo Nordisk A/S is 6.33, ranking 128/159 in the Pharmaceuticals industry. The average price target for Novo Nordisk A/S is 53.39, with a high of 90.39 and a low of 41.90.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
6.33
Change
0

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Analyst Rating

Based on 12 analysts
Hold
Current Rating
56.407
Target Price
+20.61%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell

Peer Comparison

171
Total
6
Median
8
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
Novo Nordisk A/S
NVO
12
Biogen Inc
BIIB
36
Amgen Inc
AMGN
35
Eli Lilly and Co
LLY
33
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
VRTX
33
AbbVie Inc
ABBV
32
1
2
3
...
34

Financial Forecasting

EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

Price Momentum

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12

The current price momentum score of Novo Nordisk A/S is 9.01, ranking 46/159 in the Pharmaceuticals industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 52.93 and the support level at 45.26, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
9.05
Change
-0.04

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Indicators

The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.

This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.

Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.

Indicators
Sell(1)
Neutral(2)
Buy(2)
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
1.005
Neutral
RSI(14)
54.902
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
81.166
Buy
ATR(14)
1.639
Low Volatility
CCI(14)
133.852
Buy
Williams %R
7.432
Overbought
TRIX(12,20)
-0.159
Sell
StochRSI(14)
97.098
Overbought
Moving Average
Sell(3)
Neutral(0)
Buy(3)
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
48.530
Buy
MA10
48.193
Buy
MA20
48.026
Buy
MA50
51.076
Sell
MA100
53.260
Sell
MA200
61.895
Sell

Institutional Confidence

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12

The current institutional shareholding score of Novo Nordisk A/S is 3.00, ranking 92/159 in the Pharmaceuticals industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 9.08%, representing a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 7.50%. The largest institutional shareholder is Ken Fisher, holding a total of 10.32M shares, representing 0.31% of shares outstanding, with 13.03% decrease in holdings.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
3.00
Change
0

Institutional Shareholding

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Shareholder Activity

Name
Shares Held
Chg %
Capital International Investors
11.62M
+22.18%
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.
12.58M
+1.52%
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC
12.93M
+44.01%
Fisher Investments
Star Investors
11.00M
-7.33%
Folketrygdfondet
10.09M
+6.01%
Managed Account Advisors LLC
8.81M
+2.27%
Fayez Sarofim & Co.
10.50M
-6.32%
Everett Harris & Co.
6.39M
-0.22%
Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC
6.23M
+10.42%
1
2

Risk Assessment

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12

The current risk assessment score of Novo Nordisk A/S is 7.29, ranking 44/159 in the Pharmaceuticals industry. The company's beta value is 0.66. This indicates that the stock tends to underperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences smaller declines during downward trending markets.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
7.29
Change
0
Beta vs S&P 500 index
0.66
VaR
+3.07%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+50.56%
240-Day Volatility
+52.94%

Return

Best Daily Return
60 days
+6.99%
120 days
+7.45%
5 years
+17.23%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-5.58%
120 days
-21.83%
5 years
-21.83%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
-1.30
120 days
-1.07
5 years
+0.44

Risk Assessment

Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+50.56%
3 years
+69.39%
5 years
+69.39%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
-0.84
3 years
-0.13
5 years
+0.13
Skewness
240 days
-1.29
3 years
-0.88
5 years
-0.94

Volatility

Realised Volatility
240 days
+52.94%
5 years
+36.58%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+4.56%
5 years
+3.72%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
-117.29%
240 days
-117.29%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+35.61%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+32.41%

Liquidity

Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+0.35%
120 days
+0.29%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
+162.61%
60 days
+119.11%
120 days
+79.43%

Peer Comparison

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7.43 /10
Score
Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
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JAZZ
8.88 /10
Score
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Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
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PBH
8.72 /10
Score
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Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
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8.69 /10
Score
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Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
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8.63 /10
Score
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Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
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FAQs

How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of Novo Nordisk A/S?

The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of Novo Nordisk A/S based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points.
These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of Novo Nordisk A/S’s performance and outlook.

How do we generate the financial health score of Novo Nordisk A/S?

To generate the financial health score of Novo Nordisk A/S, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns.
By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects Novo Nordisk A/S's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of Novo Nordisk A/S.

How do we generate the company valuation score of Novo Nordisk A/S?

To generate the company valuation score of Novo Nordisk A/S, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare Novo Nordisk A/S’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value.
By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of Novo Nordisk A/S’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of Novo Nordisk A/S.

How do we generate the earnings forecast score of Novo Nordisk A/S?

To calculate the earnings forecast score of Novo Nordisk A/S, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:
Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.
Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.
By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.
Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps anchor more realistic expectations.
These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on Novo Nordisk A/S’s future.

How do we generate the price momentum score of Novo Nordisk A/S?

When generating the price momentum score for Novo Nordisk A/S, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.
Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.
This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of Novo Nordisk A/S’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for Novo Nordisk A/S.

How do we generate the institutional confidence score of Novo Nordisk A/S?

To generate the institutional confidence score of Novo Nordisk A/S, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about Novo Nordisk A/S’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of Novo Nordisk A/S.

How do we generate the risk management score of Novo Nordisk A/S?

To assess the risk management score of Novo Nordisk A/S, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.
The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.
These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Novo Nordisk A/S’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of Novo Nordisk A/S.
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