Novanta Inc (NOVT)vsTeledyne Technologies Incorporated (TDY)
NOVT
Novanta Inc
$146.56
+1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.65B
TDY
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
$603.79
+1.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $28.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated generates 519% more annual revenue ($6.37B vs $1.03B). TDY leads profitability with a 15.3% profit margin vs 6.0%. TDY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. TDY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
NOVT
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TDY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.9%
Fair Value
$101.39
Current Price
$146.56
$45.17 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TDY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 150.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.2%
Earnings expanding 21.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOVT
The strongest argument for NOVT centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TDY
The strongest argument for TDY centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 20.2%. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NOVT
The primary concerns for NOVT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 94.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TDY
The primary concerns for TDY are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOVT profiles as a value stock while TDY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
NOVT is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
TDY generates stronger free cash flow (285M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TDY scores higher overall (66/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 15.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Novanta Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Novanta Inc. designs, manufactures, markets and sells precision motion, vision and photonics components and subsystems to original equipment manufacturers in the medical and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is an American industrial conglomerate.
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