Novartis AG (NVSN) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of March 2026:
0.78x
Novartis AG (NVSN) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.78x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of MX$2.87 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow (MX$3.68 Billion). See NVSN current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
FCF Generation Index
0.78x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
MX$2.87 Billion
MXN
Operating Cash Flow
MX$3.68 Billion
MXN
Capital Expenditures
MX$807.00 Million
MXN
Novartis AG Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2014–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Novartis AG across 12 annual periods. Explore Novartis AG cash flow to debt ratio to assess how comfortably operating cash covers total debt obligations.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Novartis AG (2014–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Novartis AG. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of Novartis AG.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (MXN) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.80x | MX$15.24 Billion | MX$19.14 Billion | MX$3.90 Billion | ▲ +1.6% |
| 2024 | 0.78x | MX$13.80 Billion | MX$17.62 Billion | MX$3.81 Billion | ▼ -4.3% |
| 2023 | 0.82x | MX$13.12 Billion | MX$16.02 Billion | MX$2.90 Billion | ▲ +0.8% |
| 2022 | 0.81x | MX$11.56 Billion | MX$14.24 Billion | MX$1.20 Billion | ▲ +1.2% |
| 2021 | 0.80x | MX$12.10 Billion | MX$15.07 Billion | MX$1.38 Billion | ▼ -1.0% |
| 2020 | 0.81x | MX$11.06 Billion | MX$13.65 Billion | MX$1.27 Billion | ▼ -2.8% |
| 2019 | 0.83x | MX$11.37 Billion | MX$13.62 Billion | MX$1.38 Billion | ▲ +9.1% |
| 2018 | 0.76x | MX$10.92 Billion | MX$14.27 Billion | MX$1.25 Billion | ▼ -2.2% |
| 2017 | 0.78x | MX$9.88 Billion | MX$12.62 Billion | MX$1.32 Billion | ▼ -37.5% |
| 2016 | 1.25x | MX$14.35 Billion | MX$11.47 Billion | MX$2.88 Billion | ▲ +4.3% |
| 2015 | 1.20x | MX$14.26 Billion | MX$11.90 Billion | MX$2.37 Billion | ▲ +0.9% |
| 2014 | 1.19x | MX$16.52 Billion | MX$13.90 Billion | MX$2.62 Billion | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).