Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) has a Graham intrinsic value of $31.07 per share. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 10.9% a year to $980.6M, with an average return on invested capital of 9.3%.

Graham intrinsic value
$31.07
Revenue (FY2025)
$980.6M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
10.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
9.3%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$48.4M

NOVTU 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $980.6M $53.8M $1.47 $48.4M 9.6% 6.3%
FY2024 $949.2M $64.1M $1.77 $141.3M 11.6% 8.7%
FY2023 $881.7M $72.9M $2.02 $100.1M 12.5% 10.0%
FY2022 $860.9M $74.1M $2.06 $71.1M 12.0% 9.5%
FY2021 $706.8M $50.3M $1.41 $74.6M 9.1% 7.8%
FY2020 $590.6M $44.5M $1.25 $129.7M 9.5% 8.6%
FY2019 $626.1M $40.8M $1.15 $52.5M 8.8% 8.9%
FY2018 $614.3M $49.1M $1.43 $75.0M 11.6% 12.4%
FY2017 $521.3M $60.1M $1.13 $54.3M 11.0% 13.0%
FY2016 $384.8M $22.0M $0.63 $39.3M 8.5% 8.2%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

NOVANTA INC is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 11.0% annually over the past decade.

NOVANTA INC returns on capital have been average, hovering around 9.3% ROIC over the decade.

NOVANTA INC has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, NOVANTA INC is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $31.07 per share.

NOVTU stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Novanta Inc. (NOVTU) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, NOVTU's intrinsic value is about $31.07 per share.

How fast has Novanta Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $384.8M in fiscal 2016 to $980.6M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 10.9%. Net income was $53.8M in fiscal 2025.

Does Novanta Inc. generate free cash flow?

Novanta Inc. generated $48.4M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is NOVTU's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 9.3%, and average return on equity was 11.4%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this NOVTU data come from?

From Novanta Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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