Novartis AG (NVS) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Novartis AG (NVS) has a Graham intrinsic value of $151.13 per share. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 1.3% a year to $54.5B, with an average return on invested capital of 13.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$151.13
Revenue (FY2025)
$54.5B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
1.3%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
13.8%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$17.6B

NVS 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $54.5B $14.0B $7.15 $17.6B 32.4% 24.9%
FY2024 $50.3B $11.9B $5.87 $16.3B 28.9% 22.9%
FY2023 $45.4B $14.9B $7.10 $13.4B 21.5% 14.7%
FY2022 $50.5B $7.0B $3.17 $13.0B 18.2% 9.8%
FY2021 $51.6B $24.0B $10.63 $13.7B 22.6% 13.7%
FY2020 $48.7B $8.1B $3.52 $12.4B 20.9% 11.7%
FY2019 $47.5B $11.7B $5.06 $12.2B 19.1% 10.0%
FY2018 $51.9B $12.6B $5.38 $12.5B 15.7% 8.3%
FY2017 $49.1B $7.7B $3.25 $10.9B 17.6% 8.3%
FY2016 $48.5B $6.7B $2.80 $9.6B 17.0% —

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

NOVARTIS AG has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 1.3% annually over the past decade.

NOVARTIS AG returns on capital have been average, hovering around 13.8% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, NOVARTIS AG shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 18.5% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, NOVARTIS AG is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $151.13 per share.

NVS stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Novartis AG (NVS) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, NVS's intrinsic value is about $151.13 per share.

How fast has Novartis AG grown?

Revenue went from $48.5B in fiscal 2016 to $54.5B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. Net income was $14.0B in fiscal 2025.

Does Novartis AG generate free cash flow?

Novartis AG generated $17.6B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is NVS's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 13.8%, and average return on equity was 20.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this NVS data come from?

From Novartis AG's annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Feb 4, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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