NVO Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Updated 587h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholder equity; NVO's 59.8% means it earns $0.598 per dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
94th percentileNVO
59.8%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
71.4%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholder equity; NVO's 59.8% means it earns $0.598 per dollar of equity.
This is far above the sector median of 13.3%, placing NVO in the 93rd percentile among peers. The trend data shows the metric is N/A for the last 8 quarters, with year-over-year change also N/A, while quarter-over-quarter change is -16.2% from 71.4% to 59.8%. The high ROE signals strong efficiency, but the quarterly drop suggests recent profitability pressure that could temper future gains. Given the high level and the decline, the risk is that the drop continues, yet the absolute level remains very attractive, offering a balanced risk-opportunity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about NVO?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
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The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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59.8%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
How NVO's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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