Novanta (FRA:1GSN) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €2.26 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:1GSN Novanta Inc FRA:1GSN
88 GF Score
Price €128.00
GF Value €130.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Novanta Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Novanta FRA:1GSN 88 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1GSN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €130.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Novanta's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.998. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €2.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Novanta's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Novanta was 27.20% per year. The lowest was -5.60% per year. And the median was 7.65% per year.

As of today (2026-07-17), Novanta's current stock price is €128.00. Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.26. Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 56.64.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Novanta was 105.85. The lowest was 39.05. And the median was 76.11.


Novanta  (FRA:1GSN) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=128.00/2.26
=56.64

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Novanta was 105.85. The lowest was 39.05. And the median was 76.11.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Novanta Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Novanta Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Novanta Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Novanta Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.53 1.86 1.97 2.36 2.22

Novanta Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.36 2.21 2.17 2.22 2.26

FRA:1GSN vs ST, VNT, BMI: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Novanta Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Novanta Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Novanta's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.998/330.2130*330.2130
=0.998

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Novanta Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.320 241.018 0.438
201609 0.235 241.428 0.321
201612 0.315 241.432 0.431
201703 0.293 243.801 0.397
201706 0.387 244.955 0.522
201709 0.202 246.819 0.270
201712 0.465 246.524 0.623
201803 0.400 249.554 0.529
201806 0.377 251.989 0.494
201809 0.555 252.439 0.726
201812 0.469 251.233 0.616
201903 0.076 254.202 0.099
201906 0.305 256.143 0.393
201909 0.118 256.759 0.152
201912 0.824 256.974 1.059
202003 0.326 258.115 0.417
202006 0.786 257.797 1.007
202009 0.942 260.280 1.195
202012 0.992 260.474 1.258
202103 0.469 264.877 0.585
202106 0.491 271.696 0.597
202109 0.237 274.310 0.285
202112 0.526 278.802 0.623
202203 0.128 287.504 0.147
202206 0.442 296.311 0.493
202209 0.364 296.808 0.405
202212 0.915 296.797 1.018
202303 0.172 301.836 0.188
202306 0.586 305.109 0.634
202309 0.984 307.789 1.056
202312 0.834 306.746 0.898
202403 0.673 312.332 0.712
202406 0.931 314.175 0.979
202409 0.485 315.301 0.508
202412 1.567 315.605 1.640
202503 0.701 319.799 0.724
202506 0.281 322.561 0.288
202509 0.100 324.800 0.102
202512 0.114 324.054 0.116
202603 0.998 330.213 0.998

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.26 mean?
Novanta (FRA:1GSN) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.26 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novanta and its competitors.
Is Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Novanta's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.26. Overall, Novanta has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to ST and VNT?
Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.26 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novanta and its competitors. Novanta's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novanta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novanta (FRA:1GSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €130.89, compared to a current price of €128.00 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.26. Novanta's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novanta (FRA:1GSN), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Novanta (FRA:1GSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novanta stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €128.00 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €130.89. GuruFocus considers Novanta to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1GSN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €2.26
  • GF Value™: €130.89 vs. price of €128.00 (2.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1GSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Novanta Business Description

Address 125 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, MA, USA, 01730
Novanta Inc supplies core technology solutions to medical, life science, and advanced industrial OEMs, leveraging proprietary expertise in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery. It has two segments: Automation Enabling Technologies and Medical Solutions. Automation Enabling Technologies, which generates the majority of revenue, provides laser beam steering and scanning solutions, laser sources, and robotic and precision motion technologies. The Medical Solutions segment provides medical-grade technologies, including medical insufflators, endoscopic pumps, and integrated operating room technologies. The company operates in the United States, Germany, and other markets, with revenue generated from the United States.
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