Novo Nordisk AS (WBO:NNO2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 16.96 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — 33% Below Median


WBO:NNO2 Novo Nordisk AS WBO:NNO2
71 GF Score
Price €43.59
GF Value €120.11
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What is Novo Nordisk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Novo Nordisk AS WBO:NNO2 +1.76% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.96 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 25.32. GuruFocus rates WBO:NNO2 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €120.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Drug Manufacturers companies, Novo Nordisk AS ranks worse than 95.79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-08), Novo Nordisk AS's current share price is €43.59. Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.57. Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 16.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:NNO2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.4   Med: 25.32   Max: 74.88
Current: 17.14

During the past years, Novo Nordisk AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 74.88. The lowest was 12.40. And the median was 25.32.

WBO:NNO2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.79% of 760 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.85 vs WBO:NNO2: 17.14

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.

Novo Nordisk AS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.122. 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 €2.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Novo Nordisk AS  (WBO:NNO2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Novo Nordisk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Novo Nordisk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Novo Nordisk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Novo Nordisk AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 37.79 40.65 54.23 41.70 17.96

Novo Nordisk AS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.87 26.61 19.87 17.96 12.09

WBO:NNO2 vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Novo Nordisk AS'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.


Novo Nordisk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Novo Nordisk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=43.59/2.57
=16.96

* 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.

Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Novo Nordisk AS'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)
=6.122/121.6800*121.6800
=6.122

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.6800.

Novo Nordisk AS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.101 100.600 1.332
201609 1.088 100.200 1.321
201612 1.193 100.300 1.447
201703 1.062 101.200 1.277
201706 1.327 101.200 1.596
201709 1.285 101.800 1.536
201712 1.339 101.300 1.608
201803 1.221 101.700 1.461
201806 1.361 102.300 1.619
201809 1.322 102.400 1.571
201812 1.418 102.100 1.690
201903 1.328 102.900 1.570
201906 1.497 102.900 1.770
201909 1.500 102.900 1.774
201912 1.606 102.900 1.899
202003 1.552 103.300 1.828
202006 1.726 103.200 2.035
202009 1.722 103.500 2.024
202012 1.811 103.400 2.131
202103 1.704 104.300 1.988
202106 1.921 105.000 2.226
202109 1.942 105.800 2.233
202112 2.059 106.600 2.350
202203 1.968 109.900 2.179
202206 2.209 113.600 2.366
202209 2.281 116.400 2.384
202212 2.494 115.900 2.618
202303 2.386 117.300 2.475
202306 2.711 116.400 2.834
202309 2.788 117.400 2.890
202312 3.207 116.700 3.344
202403 2.973 118.400 3.055
202406 3.385 118.500 3.476
202409 3.632 118.900 3.717
202412 4.332 118.900 4.433
202503 4.180 120.200 4.231
202506 5.070 120.700 5.111
202509 5.123 121.600 5.126
202512 5.847 121.200 5.870
202603 6.122 121.680 6.122

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.96 mean?
Novo Nordisk AS (WBO:NNO2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.96 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novo Nordisk AS and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 25.32. Over the past decade, Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 12.40 to 74.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Novo Nordisk AS ranks #728 out of 760 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Novo Nordisk AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.96 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 25.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.40 to a high of 74.88. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Novo Nordisk AS's value of 16.96 is 816.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novo Nordisk AS ranks #728 out of 760 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Novo Nordisk AS has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Novo Nordisk AS ranks #728 out of 760 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Novo Nordisk AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Novo Nordisk AS's value of 16.96 is 816.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Novo Nordisk AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 12.40 to 74.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.32 vs. the industry median of 1.85, Novo Nordisk AS has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.85, based on 760 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Novo Nordisk AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.96 is 816.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novo Nordisk AS and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novo Nordisk AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.96, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 25.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novo Nordisk AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novo Nordisk AS (WBO:NNO2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €120.11, compared to a current price of €43.59 — trading 63.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.96, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 25.32 and 816.8% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.85. Novo Nordisk AS's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novo Nordisk AS (WBO:NNO2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.96 as of Jul. 08, 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 Novo Nordisk AS (WBO:NNO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novo Nordisk AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €43.59 is trading 63.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €120.11. GuruFocus considers Novo Nordisk AS to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:NNO2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 16.96 (33% below median its 10-year median of 25.32)
  • GF Value™: €120.11 vs. price of €43.59 (63.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 816.8% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#728 of 760)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:NNO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Novo Nordisk AS Business Description

Address Novo Alle 1, Bagsvaerd, DNK, 2880
With roughly one-third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (contributing less than 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.
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