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Novanta Inc

NASDAQ: NOVT · TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS

$139.98
-5.34% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$5.72B
P/E ratio
114.66
P/S ratio
5.69x
EPS (TTM)
$1.40
Dividend yield
52W range
$98 – $172
Volume
0.4M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

44
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C
8.0
Quality
A
5.0
Profitability
C+
2.7
Valuation
F
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
3.0
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$175.00
+25.02%
12-Month target
$11.41
-91.85%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$104.97
Margin of safety
-35.11%
1 Strong Buy2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $46.17M — positive
+ Revenue growth 10.40% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.22x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- 35.11% above intrinsic value
- P/E 114.66x — expensive valuation

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$860.90M$881.66M$949.25M$980.60M$1.00B
Net income$74.05M$72.88M$64.09M$53.83M$21.10M
EPS$1.40
Free cash flow$71.14M$100.11M$141.35M$48.43M$46.17M
Profit margin8.60%8.27%6.75%5.49%5.35%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
NOVT$5.72B444.05.02.78.0-35.11%Hold
NVDA$5.40T8010.010.04.78.5-71.92%Exceptional Buy
AAPL$4.63T676.710.04.36.5Strong Buy
MSFT$3.28T728.09.55.77.0Strong Buy
AVGO$2.28T769.39.55.07.0Strong Buy
TSM$2.18T849.310.06.79.0+49.50%Exceptional Buy

Smart narrative

Novanta Inc trades at $139.98. representing a P/E of 114.66x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 44/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.98, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.00B. with profit margins at 5.35%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $104.97.

Frequently asked questions

What is Novanta Inc's stock price?

Novanta Inc (NOVT) trades at $139.98, on a P/E of 114.7x and a P/S of 5.7x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Novanta Inc overvalued?

Novanta Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 44/100 (Grade D), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $104.97 against the $139.98 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Novanta Inc's growth. The Sell rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.

What is the price target of Novanta Inc (NOVT)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $175.00, about 25.0% above the current $139.98. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of Novanta Inc (NOVT)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $104.97, a -35.1% margin of safety versus today's $139.98. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.

What is Novanta Inc's revenue?

Novanta Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.00B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Novanta Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.98, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio5.69x
ROE5.16%
Beta1.68
50D MA$142.65
200D MA$126.17
Shares out0.04B
Float0.04B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.4M

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