Novo Nordisk ASMEX:NOVOBN +3.85%79 Quick Ratio is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates MEX:NOVOBN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,387.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Drug Manufacturers companies, Novo Nordisk AS ranks worse than 86.56% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Novo Nordisk AS's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.
Novo Nordisk AS has a quick ratio of 0.56. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Novo Nordisk AS's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NOVOBN'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.74 Max: 1
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, Novo Nordisk AS's highest Quick Ratio was 1.00. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.74.
MEX:NOVOBN's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 86.56% of 997
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs MEX:NOVOBN: 0.56
Novo Nordisk AS (MEX:NOVOBN) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Novo Nordisk AS Quick Ratio Related Terms
Novo Nordisk AS Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novo Nordisk AS's Quick 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.
MEX:NOVOBN vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Novo Nordisk AS's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Novo Nordisk AS's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novo Nordisk AS's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Novo Nordisk AS's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Novo Nordisk AS (MEX:NOVOBN) has a Quick Ratio of 0.56 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Novo Nordisk AS and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Novo Nordisk AS's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Novo Nordisk AS ranks #863 out of 997 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Novo Nordisk AS's Quick Ratio too high?
Novo Nordisk AS's current Quick Ratio of 0.56 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.00. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Novo Nordisk AS's value of 0.56 is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novo Nordisk AS ranks #863 out of 997 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Novo Nordisk AS has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novo Nordisk AS's Quick Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Novo Nordisk AS ranks #863 out of 997 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Novo Nordisk AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Novo Nordisk AS's value of 0.56 is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Novo Nordisk AS's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Novo Nordisk AS has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Quick Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.45, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Novo Nordisk AS's current Quick Ratio of 0.56 is 61.4% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Novo Nordisk AS and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novo Nordisk AS's current Quick Ratio is 0.56, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. 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 (MEX:NOVOBN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,387.36, compared to a current price of MXN810.00 — trading 66.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.56, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 61.4% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.45. Novo Nordisk AS's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novo Nordisk AS (MEX:NOVOBN), the current Quick Ratio is 0.56 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 Novo Nordisk AS (MEX:NOVOBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novo Nordisk AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN810.00 is trading 66.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,387.36.
GuruFocus considers Novo Nordisk AS to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NOVOBN:
Quick Ratio: 0.56 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: MXN2,387.36 vs. price of MXN810.00 (66.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.4% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#863 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NOVOBN 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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