NVS Novartis AG PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jan 21, 2025, the Novartis AG stock's PE ratio is 11.56. This results from the current EPS of $8.63 and stock price of $99.73. The PE ratio has decreased by 14% from the past four quarters average of 13.5.
NVS PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Novartis AG has averaged 19.72 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 11.56 is 41% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, NVS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2017 quarter at 30.35, when the stock price was $83.47 and the EPS was $2.75. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 7.77 with a price of $76.01 and an EPS of $9.78.
Novartis AG PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 248.1% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -69.29% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.12 | -50.35% |
| 2022 | 28.44 | 248.1% |
| 2021 | 8.17 | -69.29% |
| 2020 | 26.6 | 43.86% |
| 2019 | 18.49 | 17.25% |
| 2018 | 15.77 | -38.4% |
| 2017 | 25.6 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 25.83 | 122.1% |
| 2015 | 11.63 | -47.16% |
| 2014 | 22.01 | 2.95% |
NVS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of NVS is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
NVS PE vs peers
NVS's PE ratio is below its peer stocks JNJ and MRK. Novartis AG's current PE ratio of 11.56 is less than the average of its peers, which is 29.52.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NVS Novartis AG | 11.45 | $197.61B |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 20.05 | $242.91B |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 23.96 | $347.78B |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 32.69 | $211.82B |
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 34.41 | $148.19B |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 35.72 | $204.46B |
| TEVA Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | N/A | $25.1B |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | N/A | $115.87B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Novartis AG's PE ratio?
NVS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 11.56 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Novartis AG (NVS)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for NVS stock is 17.25.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Novartis AG (NVS)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for NVS stock is 19.01.
What is the highest PE ratio for NVS?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 30.35 in the Jun 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for NVS compare to its historical average?
NVS's price to earnings ratio is currently 41% below its 10-year historical average.
How is NVS's PE ratio calculated (Novartis AG PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Novartis AG's stock price is $99.73. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $8.63. Therefore, Novartis AG's price to earnings ratio for today is 11.56. PE RATIO(11.56) = STOCK PRICE($99.73) / TTM EPS($8.63)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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