Novartis AG ADR (NVS) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Novartis AG ADR (NVS) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of -3.3% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($40.21 Billion) from net assets ($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 working capital to net assets of Novartis AG ADR to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Novartis AG ADR Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1998–2025)
This chart shows how Novartis AG ADR's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 28 annual periods from 1998 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -3.3%, reflecting net assets of $38.93 Billion with intangible assets of $40.21 Billion USD. See how many days can Novartis AG ADR fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Novartis AG ADR (1998–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Novartis AG ADR from 1998 to 2025, covering 28 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 Novartis AG ADR market cap and net worth.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36.8% | $46.55 Billion | $29.41 Billion | $115.57 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2024 | 39.0% | $44.13 Billion | $26.91 Billion | $102.25 Billion | ▼ -3.5 pp |
| 2023 | 42.5% | $46.75 Billion | $26.88 Billion | $99.94 Billion | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2022 | 46.7% | $59.42 Billion | $31.64 Billion | $117.45 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2021 | 49.6% | $67.82 Billion | $34.18 Billion | $131.79 Billion | ▲ +14.6 pp |
| 2020 | 35.0% | $56.67 Billion | $36.81 Billion | $132.19 Billion | ▼ -13.1 pp |
| 2019 | 48.2% | $55.55 Billion | $28.79 Billion | $118.41 Billion | ▼ -2.6 pp |
| 2018 | 50.8% | $78.69 Billion | $38.72 Billion | $145.56 Billion | ▼ -8.8 pp |
| 2017 | 59.6% | $74.23 Billion | $30.00 Billion | $133.08 Billion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2016 | 58.2% | $74.89 Billion | $31.34 Billion | $130.12 Billion | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2015 | 55.6% | $77.12 Billion | $34.22 Billion | $131.56 Billion | ▼ -10.7 pp |
| 2014 | 66.4% | $70.84 Billion | $23.83 Billion | $125.39 Billion | ▲ +3.7 pp |
| 2013 | 62.6% | $74.47 Billion | $27.84 Billion | $126.25 Billion | ▲ +6.4 pp |
| 2012 | 56.2% | $69.22 Billion | $30.33 Billion | $124.22 Billion | ▲ +4.7 pp |
| 2011 | 51.5% | $65.94 Billion | $31.97 Billion | $117.50 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2010 | 49.5% | $69.77 Billion | $35.23 Billion | $123.32 Billion | ▼ -32.5 pp |
| 2009 | 82.0% | $57.46 Billion | $10.33 Billion | $95.50 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2008 | 81.1% | $50.44 Billion | $9.53 Billion | $78.30 Billion | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2007 | 79.5% | $49.40 Billion | $10.14 Billion | $75.45 Billion | ▲ +5.1 pp |
| 2006 | 74.4% | $41.29 Billion | $10.57 Billion | $68.01 Billion | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 2005 | 81.9% | $33.16 Billion | $6.01 Billion | $57.73 Billion | ▼ -7.1 pp |
| 2004 | 89.0% | $33.92 Billion | $3.73 Billion | $54.47 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2003 | 89.4% | $30.52 Billion | $3.23 Billion | $49.32 Billion | ▲ +4.9 pp |
| 2002 | 84.5% | $28.41 Billion | $4.41 Billion | $45.14 Billion | ▼ 0.0 pp |
| 2001 | 84.5% | $25.56 Billion | $3.95 Billion | $40.30 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2000 | 84.2% | $22.52 Billion | $3.56 Billion | $35.48 Billion | ▼ -7.2 pp |
| 1999 | 91.4% | $23.55 Billion | $2.02 Billion | $41.21 Billion | ▲ +10.1 pp |
| 1998 | 81.4% | $22.66 Billion | $4.23 Billion | $40.21 Billion | — |