Is NVO a good investment in 2026?

Novo Nordisk A/S trades at a P/E ratio of 10.5, with medium volatility (24.5% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of NVO?

Based on 30-day volatility of 24.5%, NVO has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.27 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

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

Q: Does NVO pay dividends?

Yes, Novo Nordisk A/S has a dividend yield of 4.80%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$167.44B

P/E RATIO

10.5

BETA

0.27

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

4.80%

52W HIGH

$81.44

52W LOW

$35.12

VOLATILITY

24.5%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$37.96 → $37.52-1.16%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$58.08 → $37.52-35.4%

NVO | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

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

METRIC	NVO	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	10.5x	22.0x	↓ 52%
Beta	0.27	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	4.80%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	24.5%	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)	$37.52	$167.44B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$304.33	$276.23B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$238.46	$574.66B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$26.92	$153.13B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Novo Nordisk A/S is currently trading at $37.52, which is 53.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.27, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME11.4M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NVO a good buy right now?

Novo Nordisk A/S trades at 10.5x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Medium based on 24.5% volatility.

Does NVO pay dividends?

Yes, Novo Nordisk A/S offers a dividend yield of 4.80%. This translates to approximately $1.80 per share annually.

How volatile is NVO?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 24.5% and beta of 0.27,NVO is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.