Novartis AG (TSX:NVS) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$6.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:NVS Novartis AG TSX:NVS
61 GF Score
Price C$30.00
GF Value C$24.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Novartis AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Novartis AG TSX:NVS +0.54% 61 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$6.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:NVS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of C$24.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Novartis AG's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$4.133. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is C$6.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Novartis AG's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -5.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -0.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 0.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Novartis AG was 4.60% per year. The lowest was -3.20% per year. And the median was 2.70% per year.

As of today (2026-07-09), Novartis AG's current stock price is C$30.00. Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$6.00. Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 5.00.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Novartis AG was 5.11. The lowest was 2.23. And the median was 2.84.


Novartis AG  (TSX:NVS) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=30.00/6.00
=5.00

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Novartis AG was 5.11. The lowest was 2.23. And the median was 2.84.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Novartis AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Novartis AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Novartis AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Novartis AG Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Novartis AG Quarterly Data
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TSX:NVS vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Novartis AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Novartis AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Novartis AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=4.133/108.0600*108.0600
=4.133

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 108.0600.

Novartis AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.855 100.088 6.321
201609 6.175 99.604 6.699
201612 6.275 99.380 6.823
201703 5.708 100.040 6.166
201706 5.921 100.285 6.380
201709 5.718 100.254 6.163
201712 6.099 100.213 6.577
201803 5.888 100.836 6.310
201806 6.480 101.435 6.903
201809 6.563 101.246 7.005
201812 6.821 100.906 7.305
201903 4.057 101.571 4.316
201906 4.450 102.044 4.712
201909 4.583 101.396 4.884
201912 4.813 101.063 5.146
202003 4.634 101.048 4.956
202006 4.755 100.743 5.100
202009 4.730 100.585 5.082
202012 4.794 100.241 5.168
202103 4.221 100.800 4.525
202106 4.406 101.352 4.698
202109 4.799 101.533 5.108
202112 5.783 101.776 6.140
202203 5.255 103.205 5.502
202206 5.509 104.783 5.681
202209 5.629 104.835 5.802
202212 5.676 104.666 5.860
202303 5.070 106.245 5.157
202306 4.970 106.576 5.039
202309 3.749 106.570 3.801
202312 4.571 106.461 4.640
202403 3.928 107.355 3.954
202406 4.216 107.991 4.219
202409 4.380 107.468 4.404
202412 4.742 107.128 4.783
202503 4.196 107.722 4.209
202506 4.424 108.075 4.423
202509 4.770 107.710 4.785
202512 4.977 107.200 5.017
202603 4.133 108.060 4.133

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$6.00 mean?
Novartis AG (TSX:NVS) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$6.00 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novartis AG and its competitors.
Is Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Novartis AG's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$6.00. Overall, Novartis AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to LLY and JNJ?
Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$6.00 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novartis AG and its competitors. Novartis AG's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novartis AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novartis AG (TSX:NVS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$24.70, compared to a current price of C$30.00 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$6.00. Novartis AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novartis AG (TSX:NVS), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$6.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Novartis AG (TSX:NVS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novartis AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$30.00 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$24.70. GuruFocus considers Novartis AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:NVS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$6.00
  • GF Value™: C$24.70 vs. price of C$30.00 (21.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:NVS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Novartis AG Business Description

Address Lichtstrasse 35, Basel, CHE, 4056
Novartis develops and manufactures innovative drugs. Key areas of drug development are oncology, immunology, neuroscience, respiratory, and cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic. It also has an established medicines business, which includes off-patent franchises. The company sells its products globally, with the United States constituting close to one-third of total revenue.
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