Novartis AG (NOVN) - Total Assets

Latest as of March 2026: CHF118.89 Billion CHF ≈ $150.31 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Novartis AG (NOVN) holds total assets worth CHF118.89 Billion CHF (≈ $150.31 Billion USD) as of March 2026. Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments. Check NOVN cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.

Novartis AG - Total Assets Trend (1998–2025)

This chart illustrates how Novartis AG's total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore NOVN strategic capital deployment ratio to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

Novartis AG - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2025)

Novartis AG's total assets of CHF118.89 Billion consist of 26.4% current assets and 73.6% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (CHF) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents CHF8.86 Billion 9.9%
Accounts Receivable CHF10.93 Billion 9.5%
Inventory CHF6.26 Billion 5.4%
Property, Plant & Equipment CHF12.35 Billion 10.7%
Intangible Assets CHF29.39 Billion 25.5%
Goodwill CHF25.55 Billion 22.1%

Asset Composition Trend (1998–2025)

This chart illustrates how Novartis AG's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution. For live market cap, price, and company overview, see Novartis AG (NOVN) market capitalisation.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Novartis AG's current assets represent 26.4% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 53.3% in 1998.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 9.9% of total assets in 2025, down from 12.4% in 1998.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 47.0% of total assets, an increase from 10.0% in 1998.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is intangible assets at 25.5% of total assets.

Novartis AG Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Novartis AG based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
AstraZeneca PLC
MX:AZNN
Mexico MX$114.07 Billion
Novartis AG
MX:NVSN
Mexico MX$118.53 Billion
Biogen Inc
NASDAQ:BIIB
USA $29.44 Billion
AstraZeneca PLC
F:ZEGA
Germany €114.46 Billion
Virbac SA
PA:VIRP
France €1.82 Billion
Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical
SHE:300006
China CN¥2.76 Billion
Hangzhou Minsheng Healthcare Co Ltd
SHE:301507
China CN¥2.09 Billion
Firebrick Pharma Ltd
AU:FRE
Australia AU$2.28 Million

Novartis AG - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 0.85 0.79 0.80
Quick Ratio 0.65 0.61 0.56
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.22 0.17
Working Capital CHF-4.78 Billion CHF-6.51 Billion CHF-5.83 Billion

Novartis AG - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Novartis AG's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 7.21
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 1.87
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 13.0%
Total Assets CHF115.49 Billion
Market Capitalization $216.30 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Above Book Valuation: The market values Novartis AG's assets above their book value (1.87x), reflecting positive investor sentiment about the company's future prospects.

Rapid Asset Growth: Novartis AG's assets grew by 13.0% over the past year, indicating significant expansion of the company's resource base.

Annual Total Assets for Novartis AG (1998–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Novartis AG from 1998 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-12-31 CHF115.49 Billion
≈ $146.01 Billion
+12.96%
2024-12-31 CHF102.25 Billion
≈ $129.27 Billion
+2.30%
2023-12-31 CHF99.94 Billion
≈ $126.36 Billion
-14.91%
2022-12-31 CHF117.45 Billion
≈ $148.49 Billion
-10.88%
2021-12-31 CHF131.79 Billion
≈ $166.62 Billion
+3.14%
2020-12-31 CHF127.78 Billion
≈ $161.55 Billion
+7.95%
2019-12-31 CHF118.37 Billion
≈ $149.65 Billion
-18.68%
2018-12-31 CHF145.56 Billion
≈ $184.03 Billion
+9.38%
2017-12-31 CHF133.08 Billion
≈ $168.25 Billion
+2.27%
2016-12-31 CHF130.12 Billion
≈ $164.51 Billion
-1.09%
2015-12-31 CHF131.56 Billion
≈ $166.32 Billion
+4.92%
2014-12-31 CHF125.39 Billion
≈ $158.52 Billion
-0.69%
2013-12-31 CHF126.25 Billion
≈ $159.62 Billion
+1.66%
2012-12-31 CHF124.19 Billion
≈ $157.01 Billion
+5.70%
2011-12-31 CHF117.50 Billion
≈ $148.55 Billion
-4.72%
2010-12-31 CHF123.32 Billion
≈ $155.91 Billion
+29.12%
2009-12-31 CHF95.50 Billion
≈ $120.74 Billion
+21.97%
2008-12-31 CHF78.30 Billion
≈ $98.99 Billion
+3.77%
2007-12-31 CHF75.45 Billion
≈ $95.39 Billion
+10.95%
2006-12-31 CHF68.01 Billion
≈ $85.98 Billion
+17.80%
2005-12-31 CHF57.73 Billion
≈ $72.99 Billion
+9.99%
2004-12-31 CHF52.49 Billion
≈ $66.36 Billion
+6.43%
2003-12-31 CHF49.32 Billion
≈ $62.35 Billion
+9.53%
2002-12-31 CHF45.02 Billion
≈ $56.92 Billion
+11.71%
2001-12-31 CHF40.30 Billion
≈ $50.96 Billion
+11.78%
2000-12-31 CHF36.06 Billion
≈ $45.59 Billion
-12.36%
1999-12-31 CHF41.14 Billion
≈ $52.02 Billion
+0.69%
1998-12-31 CHF40.86 Billion
≈ $51.66 Billion
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About Novartis AG

SW:NOVN Switzerland Drug Manufacturers - General
Market Cap
$273.85 Billion
CHF216.61 Billion CHF
Market Cap Rank
#89 Global
#3 in Switzerland
Share Price
CHF113.52
Change (1 day)
+0.46%
52-Week Range
CHF91.55 - CHF130.50
All Time High
CHF130.50
About

Novartis AG researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells pharmaceutical medicines in Switzerland and internationally. The company offers Entresto, an angiotensin receptorneprilysin inhibitor to treat symptomatic chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF); Cosentyx to treat plaque psoriasis, pso riatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and nonradiographic … Read more