Novartis AG (XSWX:NOVNEE) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: CHF25.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price CHF119.30
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What is Novartis AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Novartis AG XSWX:NOVNEE -0.52% 81 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF25.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NOVNEE with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF98.72. 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 CHF15.890. 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 CHF25.00 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 (2026-07-07), Novartis AG's current stock price is CHF119.30. Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF25.00. Novartis AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 4.77.

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  (XSWX:NOVNEE) 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
=119.30/25.00
=4.77

* 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
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Novartis AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:NOVNEE 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)
=15.89/108.0600*108.0600
=15.890

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 108.0600.

Novartis AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 29.500 100.088 31.850
201609 30.720 99.604 33.328
201612 32.132 99.380 34.939
201703 28.613 100.040 30.907
201706 28.891 100.285 31.131
201709 30.033 100.254 32.372
201712 31.588 100.213 34.061
201803 28.917 100.836 30.989
201806 32.753 101.435 34.892
201809 32.670 101.246 34.869
201812 33.739 100.906 36.131
201903 20.343 101.571 21.643
201906 22.170 102.044 23.477
201909 22.975 101.396 24.485
201912 24.066 101.063 25.732
202003 21.336 101.048 22.817
202006 22.364 100.743 23.988
202009 21.916 100.585 23.545
202012 22.280 100.241 24.018
202103 20.924 100.800 22.431
202106 21.933 101.352 23.385
202109 23.418 101.533 24.924
202112 27.880 101.776 29.602
202203 25.850 103.205 27.066
202206 27.969 104.783 28.844
202209 27.520 104.835 28.367
202212 26.082 104.666 26.928
202303 22.976 106.245 23.369
202306 22.571 106.576 22.885
202309 16.703 106.570 16.937
202312 19.744 106.461 20.041
202403 17.279 107.355 17.392
202406 18.424 107.991 18.436
202409 18.356 107.468 18.457
202412 19.883 107.128 20.056
202503 17.304 107.722 17.358
202506 17.637 108.075 17.635
202509 18.392 107.710 18.452
202512 19.265 107.200 19.420
202603 15.890 108.060 15.890

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 CHF25.00 mean?
Novartis AG (XSWX:NOVNEE) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF25.00 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 CHF25.00. Overall, Novartis AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100, 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 CHF25.00 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 CHF25.00. 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?
Novartis AG (XSWX:NOVNEE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF25.00. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF98.72, compared to a current price of CHF119.30 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF25.00. Novartis AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 (XSWX:NOVNEE), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF25.00 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 (XSWX:NOVNEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novartis AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF119.30 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF98.72.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NOVNEE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: CHF25.00
  • GF Value™: CHF98.72 vs. price of CHF119.30 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:NOVNEE 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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