Novo Nordisk Profit Margin

Novo Nordisk's profit margin stands at 37.2% as of March 2026. That compares with 34.51% in the prior-year period — up 7.8% year over year. That is above the Healthcare sector average of 15.29%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Novo Nordisk reported 37.2% in profit margin versus 34.51% a year earlier — a 7.8% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Novo Nordisk sits higher the Healthcare benchmark (15.29%) with a profit margin of 37.2%. That is roughly 143.3% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 37.2% for Novo Nordisk means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Novo Nordisk's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places NVO next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.