Novartis AG (FRA:NOT0) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:NOT0 Novartis AG FRA:NOT0
83 GF Score
Price €18.20
GF Value €15.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Novartis AG Moat Score?

Novartis AG FRA:NOT0 83 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NOT0 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Drug Manufacturers companies, Novartis AG ranks better than 99.71% on this metric.

Novartis AG has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Novartis AG has Wide Moat: Novartis AG possesses a robust wide moat due to its strong brand, extensive patent portfolio, and significant R&D capabilities. Its market leadership and regulatory barriers further solidify its competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Novartis AG might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Novartis AG  (FRA:NOT0) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Novartis AG Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:NOT0 vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Novartis AG's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Novartis AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Novartis AG's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Novartis AG (FRA:NOT0) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Novartis AG ranks #3 out of 1032 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Novartis AG's Moat Score too high?
Novartis AG's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Novartis AG ranks #3 out of 1032 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Novartis AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novartis AG's Moat Score compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Novartis AG ranks #3 out of 1032 companies for Moat Score. This places Novartis AG in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Novartis AG's current Moat Score is 8. 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 (FRA:NOT0) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.09, compared to a current price of €18.20 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Novartis AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novartis AG (FRA:NOT0), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 02, 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 (FRA:NOT0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novartis AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €18.20 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.09. GuruFocus considers Novartis AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NOT0:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: €15.09 vs. price of €18.20 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NOT0 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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