NovantaFRA:1GSN +1.54%87 Net Current Asset Value is €7.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 19.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:1GSN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €129.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,848 Hardware companies, Novanta ranks worse than 82.79% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Novanta's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Novanta's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1GSN'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.08 Med: 19.28 Max: 1800
Current: 18.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Novanta was 1800.00. The lowest was 14.08. And the median was 19.28.
FRA:1GSN's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 82.79% of 1848
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.345
vs FRA:1GSN: 18.67
Novanta (FRA:1GSN) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Novanta Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Novanta Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novanta's Net Current Asset Value 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.
FRA:1GSN vs ST, VNT, BMI: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Novanta's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Novanta's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novanta's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of €7.26 mean?
Novanta (FRA:1GSN) has a Net Current Asset Value of €7.26 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Novanta and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 19.28. Over the past decade, Novanta's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 14.08 to 1,800.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Novanta ranks #1530 out of 1848 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is Novanta's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Novanta's current Net Current Asset Value of €7.26 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 19.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.08 to a high of 1,800.00. Based on the distribution chart, Novanta ranks #1530 out of 1848 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Novanta has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novanta's Net Current Asset Value compare to ST and VNT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Novanta ranks #1530 out of 1848 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Novanta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.35. Historically, Novanta's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 14.08 to 1,800.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Hardware company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Hardware companies is 5.35, based on 1,848 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Novanta and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novanta's current Net Current Asset Value is €7.26, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 19.28. 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 €129.17, compared to a current price of €132.00 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €7.26, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 19.28. Novanta's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novanta (FRA:1GSN), the current Net Current Asset Value is €7.26 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of €132.00 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €129.17.
GuruFocus considers Novanta to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1GSN:
Net Current Asset Value: €7.26 (62% below median its 10-year median of 19.28)
GF Value™: €129.17 vs. price of €132.00 (2.2% above fair value)
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 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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