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Novo Nordisk ASCHIX:NOVOBC 83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.88 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 10.87. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NOVOBC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of kr700.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 749 Drug Manufacturers companies, Novo Nordisk AS ranks worse than 86.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NOVOBc'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.56 Med: 10.87 Max: 31.25
Current: 6.93
During the past years, Novo Nordisk AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 31.25. The lowest was 5.56. And the median was 10.87.
CHIX:NOVOBc's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 86.11% of 749
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.03
vs CHIX:NOVOBc: 6.93
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Novo Nordisk AS's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr17.694. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is kr44.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Novo Nordisk AS (CHIX:NOVOBc) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Novo Nordisk AS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Novo Nordisk AS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart
CHIX:NOVOBC vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Novo Nordisk AS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.
Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 PS Ratio of 6.88 mean?
Novo Nordisk AS (CHIX:NOVOBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.88 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novo Nordisk AS and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 10.87. Over the past decade, Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.56 to 31.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Novo Nordisk AS ranks #645 out of 749 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Novo Nordisk AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.88 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 10.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.56 to a high of 31.25. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.03. Novo Nordisk AS's value of 6.88 is 238.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novo Nordisk AS ranks #645 out of 749 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Novo Nordisk AS has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novo Nordisk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Novo Nordisk AS ranks #645 out of 749 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Novo Nordisk AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.03. Novo Nordisk AS's value of 6.88 is 238.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Novo Nordisk AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.56 to 31.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.87 vs. the industry median of 2.03, 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 PS Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.03, based on 749 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 6.88 is 238.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novo Nordisk AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.88, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 10.87. 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 (CHIX:NOVOBC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr700.25, compared to a current price of kr306.23 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.88, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 10.87 and 238.9% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.03. Novo Nordisk AS's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novo Nordisk AS (CHIX:NOVOBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.88 as of Aug. 11, 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 (CHIX:NOVOBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novo Nordisk AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr306.23 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr700.25.
GuruFocus considers Novo Nordisk AS to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NOVOBC:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.88 (37% below median its 10-year median of 10.87)
GF Value™: kr700.25 vs. price of kr306.23 (56.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 238.9% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#645 of 749)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:NOVOBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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