Is NVO a good investment in 2026?

Novo Nordisk A/S trades at a P/E ratio of 10.8, with very high volatility (63.8% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of NVO?

Based on 30-day volatility of 63.8%, NVO has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 0.27 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does NVO pay dividends?

Yes, Novo Nordisk A/S has a dividend yield of 4.82%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$171.63B

P/E RATIO

10.8

BETA

0.27

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

4.82%

52W HIGH

$82.57

52W LOW

$35.85

VOLATILITY

63.8%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$49.37 → $38.49-22.05%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$76.86 → $38.49-49.9%

NVO | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/17/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	NVO	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	10.8x	22.0x	↓ 51%
Beta	0.27	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	4.82%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	63.8%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare NVO's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
NVNVO(You are here)	$38.48	$171.63B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$287.06	$260.56B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$238.35	$574.40B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.70	$157.54B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Novo Nordisk A/S is currently trading at $38.48, which is 53.4% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.27, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME9.9M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NVO a good buy right now?

Novo Nordisk A/S trades at 10.8x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Very High based on 63.8% volatility.

Does NVO pay dividends?

Yes, Novo Nordisk A/S offers a dividend yield of 4.82%. This translates to approximately $1.85 per share annually.

How volatile is NVO?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 63.8% and beta of 0.27,NVO is classified as Very High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.