
NYSE:NVO
Headquartered in Denmark it is the leading global health care company with $32 billion in revenue expected in 2023 and estimates keep growing. It was recently crowned as Europe's most valuable company by market cap. It is the clear leader in diabetes care and obesity drug treatments and produces 50% of the world's insulin. Expected sales growth is 38% this year with operating profit growth of 46%. EPS growth is 25% going forward.
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Both companies are leaders in the diabetes market which is one of the fastest growing areas. Although Eli Lilly is more well rounded he has owned Novo for many years. They are both in a good spot in developing drugs for Obesity - the question is will the insurance companies cover these drugs since Obesity is not a disease.
The largest company in Scandinavia. There is and will be lots of competition in weight-loss drugs. NVO has made a fortune through this drug, but their margins will shrink over time as competitors come. If you own this already, take profits, but don't expect NVO to double again.