Novanta (FRA:1GSN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.43 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:1GSN Novanta Inc FRA:1GSN
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Price €128.00
GF Value €134.96
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What is Novanta Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Novanta FRA:1GSN +1.59% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.43 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 6.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:1GSN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €134.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,976 Hardware companies, Novanta ranks worse than 84.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Novanta's current share price is €128.00. Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €19.92. Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:1GSN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05   Med: 6.78   Max: 12.47
Current: 6.14

During the past years, Novanta's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 12.47. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 6.78.

FRA:1GSN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
84.82% of 1976 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs FRA:1GSN: 6.14

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Novanta's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.416. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €19.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Novanta  (FRA:1GSN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Novanta Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Novanta Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

Novanta Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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 PS Ratio 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 5.89 5.81 4.41 5.19 4.99

FRA:1GSN vs ST, VNT, BMI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Novanta Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=128.00/19.92
=6.43

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.416/330.2130*330.2130
=5.416

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Novanta Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.493 241.018 3.416
201609 2.496 241.428 3.414
201612 2.679 241.432 3.664
201703 2.901 243.801 3.929
201706 2.989 244.955 4.029
201709 3.524 246.819 4.715
201712 3.505 246.524 4.695
201803 3.364 249.554 4.451
201806 3.629 251.989 4.756
201809 3.883 252.439 5.079
201812 3.869 251.233 5.085
201903 3.921 254.202 5.093
201906 3.867 256.143 4.985
201909 3.931 256.759 5.056
201912 4.036 256.974 5.186
202003 3.957 258.115 5.062
202006 3.612 257.797 4.627
202009 3.400 260.280 4.314
202012 3.388 260.474 4.295
202103 3.816 264.877 4.757
202106 3.888 271.696 4.725
202109 4.224 274.310 5.085
202112 4.917 278.802 5.824
202203 5.182 287.504 5.952
202206 5.670 296.311 6.319
202209 6.268 296.808 6.973
202212 5.727 296.797 6.372
202303 5.685 301.836 6.219
202306 5.878 305.109 6.362
202309 5.759 307.789 6.179
202312 5.381 306.746 5.793
202403 5.880 312.332 6.217
202406 6.071 314.175 6.381
202409 6.095 315.301 6.383
202412 6.289 315.605 6.580
202503 5.975 319.799 6.170
202506 5.793 322.561 5.930
202509 5.859 324.800 5.957
202512 5.721 324.054 5.830
202603 5.416 330.213 5.416

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.43 mean?
Novanta (FRA:1GSN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.43 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novanta and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.78. Over the past decade, Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 12.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Novanta ranks #1676 out of 1976 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Novanta's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Novanta's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.43 is near median its 10-year median of 6.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 12.47. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37. Novanta's value of 6.43 is 369.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novanta ranks #1676 out of 1976 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 PS Ratio compare to ST and VNT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Novanta ranks #1676 out of 1976 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Novanta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37. Novanta's value of 6.43 is 369.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Novanta's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 12.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.78 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Novanta has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.37, based on 1,976 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Novanta's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.43 is 369.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Novanta and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novanta's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.78. 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 €134.96, compared to a current price of €128.00 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.78 and 369.3% above the Hardware industry median of 1.37. Novanta's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novanta (FRA:1GSN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.43 as of Jul. 23, 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 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €134.96. GuruFocus considers Novanta to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1GSN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.43 (near median its 10-year median of 6.78)
  • GF Value™: €134.96 vs. price of €128.00 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 369.3% above the Hardware median (#1676 of 1976)

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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