Novartis AG (NVSN) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio

Latest as of March 2026: -3.3%

Novartis AG (NVSN) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of -3.3% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (MX$40.21 Billion) from net assets (MX$38.93 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See NVSN working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Tangible NW Ratio

-3.3%
Tangible equity / total equity

Net Assets (Equity)

MX$38.93 Billion
MXN

Intangible Assets

MX$40.21 Billion
Goodwill, patents, brand value

Total Assets

MX$118.53 Billion
MXN

Novartis AG Tangible Net Worth Ratio (2014–2025)

This chart shows how Novartis AG's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 12 annual periods from 2014 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -3.3%, reflecting net assets of MX$38.93 Billion with intangible assets of MX$40.21 Billion MXN. See NVSN defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Novartis AG (2014–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Novartis AG from 2014 to 2025, covering 12 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see NVSN stock market capitalisation.

Year Tangible NW Ratio Net Assets (MXN) Intangible Assets Total Assets Change (pp)
2025 36.8% MX$46.55 Billion MX$29.41 Billion MX$110.95 Billion ▼ -2.2 pp
2024 39.0% MX$44.13 Billion MX$26.91 Billion MX$102.25 Billion ▼ -3.5 pp
2023 42.5% MX$46.75 Billion MX$26.88 Billion MX$99.94 Billion ▼ -4.2 pp
2022 46.7% MX$59.42 Billion MX$31.64 Billion MX$117.45 Billion ▼ -2.9 pp
2021 49.6% MX$67.82 Billion MX$34.18 Billion MX$131.79 Billion ▲ +14.6 pp
2020 35.0% MX$56.67 Billion MX$36.81 Billion MX$132.06 Billion ▼ -13.1 pp
2019 48.2% MX$55.55 Billion MX$28.79 Billion MX$118.37 Billion ▼ -2.6 pp
2018 50.8% MX$78.69 Billion MX$38.72 Billion MX$145.56 Billion ▼ -8.8 pp
2017 59.6% MX$74.23 Billion MX$30.00 Billion MX$133.08 Billion ▲ +1.4 pp
2016 58.2% MX$74.89 Billion MX$31.34 Billion MX$130.12 Billion ▼ -2.0 pp
2015 60.1% MX$77.12 Billion MX$30.75 Billion MX$131.56 Billion ▼ -9.3 pp
2014 69.4% MX$70.84 Billion MX$21.67 Billion MX$125.39 Billion
pp = percentage points