PE Ratio: 21.27

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 21.27 is 22% above its 5-year average of 17.50, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.91–30.54).

As of 2026-10-02T21:10:40.379Z. 1.93% above its 12-month average of 20.87.

PE Ratio (21.27) = Close Price ($141.00) / Diluted TTM EPS ($6.63)

NVS PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 21.3, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 78% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Novartis AG (NVS)?

The P/E ratio for NVS stock is 21.27.

Is Novartis AG's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 21.27 is 22% above its 5-year average of 17.50, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.91–30.54).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Novartis AG (NVS)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for NVS stock is 20.87.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Novartis AG (NVS)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for NVS stock is 18.40.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Novartis AG (NVS)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for NVS stock is 17.50.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Novartis AG (NVS)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for NVS stock is 18.86.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Novartis AG (NVS)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for NVS stock is 17.74.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Novartis AG (NVS)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for NVS stock is 16.16.

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