Novo Nordisk A/S vs Packaging Corporation of America — how do they compare? Novo Nordisk A/S trades at $49.33 (market cap $220.53B), while Packaging Corporation of America trades at $228.04 (market cap $20.77B). The key difference: Novo Nordisk A/S is far larger — about 10.6× Packaging Corporation of America's market cap, and Novo Nordisk A/S pays the higher dividend (3.63%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NVO | PKG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $220.53B | $20.77B |
Sector | Health | Technology |
52-Week High | $71.70 | $246.31 |
52-Week Low | $35.29 | $191.41 |
Enterprise Value | $239.49B | $24.59B |
Dividend Yield | 3.63% | 2.57% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
With almost 50% market share by volume of the global insulin market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments, and oral antidiabetic agents. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 15% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.
Read more on NVO →Packaging Corporation of America is a leading producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in North America. The company also produces white papers, which include printing and writing papers. PKG operates as an integrated manufacturer, with a strong focus on high-quality and sustainable packaging solutions for e-commerce, food and beverage, and other industrial and consumer markets.
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