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Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: NVO (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 2 star rating for performance

Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

12 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $60.04

1 Year Target Price $60.04

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$60.04 Target price
52w Low $44.54
Current$48.46
52w High $109.49

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 20.85%
Avg. Invested days 66
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 206.02B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.08
1Y Target Price 60.04
Price to earnings Ratio 12.08
1Y Target Price 60.04
Volume (30-day avg) 12
Beta 0.35
52 Weeks Range 44.54 - 109.49
Updated Date 11/7/2025
52 Weeks Range 44.54 - 109.49
Updated Date 11/7/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.52%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.85

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When Before Market
Estimate 4.24
Actual 4.5

Profitability

Profit Margin 35.61%
Operating Margin (TTM) 43.52%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 21.82%
Return on Equity (TTM) 79.17%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.08
Forward PE 14.08
Enterprise Value 271799261274
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65
Enterprise Value 271799261274
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.54
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.2
Shares Outstanding 3368558040
Shares Floating 3187938882
Shares Outstanding 3368558040
Shares Floating 3187938882
Percent Insiders 0.01
Percent Institutions 8.83

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Novo Nordisk A/S

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Novo Nordisk A/S was founded in 1923 in Denmark. Initially focused on insulin production, it has grown into a global leader in diabetes care, obesity treatment, and other serious chronic diseases. Significant milestones include the development of innovative insulin delivery systems and GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Diabetes Care: Novo Nordisk develops and manufactures insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs for the treatment of diabetes. This includes a wide range of insulin analogues, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and other diabetes medications.
  • Obesity Care: The company offers medications for chronic weight management, including GLP-1 receptor agonists. This segment is experiencing rapid growth driven by increasing obesity rates.
  • Biopharmaceuticals: This segment includes treatments for growth disorders and rare blood disorders. Products include growth hormone, hemophilia treatments, and hormone replacement therapies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Novo Nordisk A/S is led by a board of directors and an executive management team. The company operates globally with regional offices and manufacturing facilities across multiple countries. Lars Fruergaard Ju00f8rgensen is the current CEO.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Ozempic (Semaglutide): A GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes and also used for weight loss. It has a significant market share in the GLP-1 RA market. Competitors include Eli Lilly's Trulicity and Mounjaro.
  • Rybelsus (Oral Semaglutide): The first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes. Competitors include other oral diabetes medications such as metformin and sulfonylureas.
  • Wegovy (Semaglutide): A higher dose of semaglutide specifically for chronic weight management. Competitors include Saxenda (liraglutide), also by Novo Nordisk, and other weight loss drugs.
  • Tresiba (Insulin Degludec): A long-acting basal insulin for diabetes. Competitors include Lantus (insulin glargine) and Levemir (insulin detemir) from Sanofi.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical industry, especially in diabetes and obesity care, is experiencing significant growth. The aging population and rising prevalence of chronic diseases drive demand. Increased research into novel treatments is also fueling expansion.

Positioning

Novo Nordisk is a market leader in diabetes and obesity care. The company has a strong reputation for innovation and high-quality products, providing a competitive advantage.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global diabetes and obesity market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Novo Nordisk is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market with its diverse portfolio and innovative products.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong market position in diabetes and obesity care
  • Innovative product portfolio
  • Global presence
  • High R&D investment
  • Strong brand reputation

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a few key products
  • Exposure to pricing pressures
  • Patent expirations
  • Competition from biosimilars
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities

Opportunities

  • Expanding into emerging markets
  • Developing new treatments for related conditions
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Leveraging digital health technologies
  • Collaborating with other pharmaceutical companies

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Regulatory changes
  • Economic downturns
  • Drug pricing regulations
  • Negative clinical trial results

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • LLY
  • SNY
  • NVO

Competitive Landscape

Novo Nordisk has a strong position in diabetes and obesity care but faces competition from other large pharmaceutical companies. Its focus on innovation and strong brand reputation gives it an advantage. However, competitors are also investing heavily in R&D and marketing, creating a competitive landscape.

Major Acquisitions

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 3300
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Novo Nordisk's capabilities in RNAi therapeutics for cardiometabolic diseases.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth data available in Company Financial Statements

Future Projections: Analyst estimates are available from financial news sources.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives can be found on company website, such as research partnerships and market expansion

Summary

Novo Nordisk exhibits strong fundamentals due to its leading position in the diabetes and obesity market. The company's innovative products drive revenue growth and profitability. Pricing pressure and competition remain potential challenges. Overall, Novo Nordisk is a well-positioned company with a promising growth trajectory.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Novo Nordisk Investor Relations
  • Company Financial Statements
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry News Sources

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About Novo Nordisk A/S

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 1982-01-04
President, CEO & Member of the Management Board Mr. Maziar Mike Doustdar
Sector Healthcare
Industry Drug Manufacturers - General
Full time employees 78387
Full time employees 78387

Novo Nordisk A/S, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceutical products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Diabetes and Obesity Care, and Rare Disease. The Diabetes and Obesity care segment provides products for diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and other emerging therapy areas. The Rare Disease segment offers products in the areas of rare blood disorders, rare endocrine disorders, and hormone replacement therapy. The company also provides insulin pens, growth hormone pens, and injection needles. In addition, it offers smart solutions for diabetes treatment, such as smart insulin pens and Dose Check, an insulin dose guidance application. The company has a collaboration agreement with UNICEF to tackle childhood obesity; and with Valo Health, Inc. to discover and develop novel drug programmes for cardiometabolic space. Novo Nordisk A/S was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.