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NOVANTA INC (NOVT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NOVT - CA67000B1040 - Common Stock

128.96 USD
-1.98 (-1.51%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 8:16:31 PM
127.67 USD
-1.29 (-1%)
After Hours: 1/12/2026, 8:16:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NOVT. NOVT was compared to 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. NOVT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NOVT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NOVT was profitable.
NOVT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NOVT has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NOVT had a positive operating cash flow.
NOVT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNOVT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

NOVT has a better Return On Assets (3.51%) than 63.20% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.59%, NOVT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.40% of the companies in the same industry.
NOVT has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: NOVT outperforms 75.20% of its industry peers.
NOVT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.83%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.82%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.51%
ROE 6.59%
ROIC 7.59%
ROA(3y)5.51%
ROA(5y)5.15%
ROE(3y)10.75%
ROE(5y)10.25%
ROIC(3y)8.83%
ROIC(5y)7.95%
NOVT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNOVT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

NOVT has a Profit Margin of 5.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: NOVT outperforms 70.40% of its industry peers.
NOVT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NOVT has a better Operating Margin (12.40%) than 79.20% of its industry peers.
NOVT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NOVT has a better Gross Margin (44.80%) than 76.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NOVT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.4%
PM (TTM) 5.5%
GM 44.8%
OM growth 3Y4.07%
OM growth 5Y2.66%
PM growth 3Y-1.74%
PM growth 5Y0.71%
GM growth 3Y1.49%
GM growth 5Y1.19%
NOVT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNOVT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NOVT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NOVT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NOVT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NOVT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NOVT Yearly Shares OutstandingNOVT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
NOVT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNOVT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.40 indicates that NOVT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NOVT (5.40) is better than 73.60% of its industry peers.
NOVT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.43. This is a neutral value as NOVT would need 4.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NOVT (4.43) is better than 64.80% of its industry peers.
NOVT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating NOVT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.56, NOVT is not doing good in the industry: 75.20% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 4.43
Altman-Z 5.4
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC9.47%
NOVT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNOVT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

NOVT has a Current Ratio of 2.51. This indicates that NOVT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NOVT has a Current ratio of 2.51. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NOVT outperforms 52.80% of its industry peers.
NOVT has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that NOVT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NOVT has a Quick ratio (1.54) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.51
Quick Ratio 1.54
NOVT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNOVT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NOVT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.10%.
Measured over the past 5 years, NOVT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.45% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.07% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, NOVT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.1%
EPS 3Y5.54%
EPS 5Y7.45%
EPS Q2Q%2.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.07%
Revenue growth 3Y10.33%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%1.4%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NOVT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.67% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.07%
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.76%
Revenue Next 3Y5.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
NOVT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNOVT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
NOVT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNOVT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.20 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NOVT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NOVT is on the same level as its industry peers.
NOVT is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.61, the valuation of NOVT can be described as expensive.
NOVT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, NOVT is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.2
Fwd PE 34.61
NOVT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNOVT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

NOVT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NOVT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NOVT is cheaper than 63.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.97
EV/EBITDA 28.33
NOVT Per share dataNOVT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NOVT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
NOVT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.1
PEG (5Y)5.53
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NOVT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

NOVANTA INC

NASDAQ:NOVT (1/12/2026, 8:16:31 PM)

After market: 127.67 -1.29 (-1%)

128.96

-1.98 (-1.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Inst Owners102.56%
Inst Owner Change1.82%
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner Change3.5%
Market Cap4.61B
Revenue(TTM)960.31M
Net Income(TTM)52.82M
Analysts80
Price Target158.61 (22.99%)
Short Float %6.74%
Short Ratio3.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.02%
Min EPS beat(2)1.6%
Max EPS beat(2)4.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.56%
Min EPS beat(4)1.6%
Max EPS beat(4)7.75%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.44%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.49%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)6.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.38%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.08%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.43%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.2
Fwd PE 34.61
P/S 4.8
P/FCF 44.97
P/OCF 39.5
P/B 5.76
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 28.33
EPS(TTM)3.13
EY2.43%
EPS(NY)3.73
Fwd EY2.89%
FCF(TTM)2.87
FCFY2.22%
OCF(TTM)3.26
OCFY2.53%
SpS26.84
BVpS22.4
TBVpS-1.1
PEG (NY)5.1
PEG (5Y)5.53
Graham Number39.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.51%
ROE 6.59%
ROCE 9.03%
ROIC 7.59%
ROICexc 8.14%
ROICexgc 25.72%
OM 12.4%
PM (TTM) 5.5%
GM 44.8%
FCFM 10.69%
ROA(3y)5.51%
ROA(5y)5.15%
ROE(3y)10.75%
ROE(5y)10.25%
ROIC(3y)8.83%
ROIC(5y)7.95%
ROICexc(3y)9.75%
ROICexc(5y)8.94%
ROICexgc(3y)29.5%
ROICexgc(5y)29.04%
ROCE(3y)10.5%
ROCE(5y)9.46%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.49%
OM growth 3Y4.07%
OM growth 5Y2.66%
PM growth 3Y-1.74%
PM growth 5Y0.71%
GM growth 3Y1.49%
GM growth 5Y1.19%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 4.43
Debt/EBITDA 2.51
Cap/Depr 23.99%
Cap/Sales 1.48%
Interest Coverage 4.73
Cash Conversion 65.52%
Profit Quality 194.25%
Current Ratio 2.51
Quick Ratio 1.54
Altman-Z 5.4
F-Score5
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)36.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.19%
Profit Quality(3y)151.34%
Profit Quality(5y)178.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.1%
EPS 3Y5.54%
EPS 5Y7.45%
EPS Q2Q%2.35%
EPS Next Y8.07%
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y10.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.07%
Revenue growth 3Y10.33%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%1.4%
Revenue Next Year2.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.76%
Revenue Next 3Y5.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.33%
EBIT growth 3Y14.82%
EBIT growth 5Y11.57%
EBIT Next Year34%
EBIT Next 3Y16.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1.15%
FCF growth 3Y23.74%
FCF growth 5Y21.91%
OCF growth 1Y-4.02%
OCF growth 3Y18.77%
OCF growth 5Y20.19%

NOVANTA INC / NOVT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NOVT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NOVT.


What is the valuation status of NOVANTA INC (NOVT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to NOVANTA INC (NOVT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for NOVANTA INC?

NOVANTA INC (NOVT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of NOVANTA INC (NOVT) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NOVANTA INC (NOVT) is 41.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.76.


What is the earnings growth outlook for NOVANTA INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NOVANTA INC (NOVT) is expected to grow by 8.07% in the next year.