NovantaMEX:NOVTN 81 Net Margin % is 8.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 7.33. GuruFocus rates MEX:NOVTN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,746.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Novanta ranks better than 63.27% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Novanta's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN380 Mil. Novanta's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,647 Mil. Therefore, Novanta's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Novanta's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NOVTN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.35 Med: 7.33 Max: 11.52
Current: 5.35
MEX:NOVTN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 63.27% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs MEX:NOVTN: 5.35
Novanta (MEX:NOVTN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Novanta Net Margin % Related Terms
Novanta Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novanta's Net Margin % 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.
MEX:NOVTN vs ST, VNT, ESE: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Novanta's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Novanta's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novanta's Net Margin % 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.
Novanta (MEX:NOVTN) has a Net Margin % of 8.19% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Novanta and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 7.33. Over the past decade, Novanta's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.35 to 11.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Novanta ranks #908 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Novanta's Net Margin % too high?
Novanta's current Net Margin % of 8.19% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 7.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.35 to a high of 11.52. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Novanta's value of 8.19% is 203.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novanta ranks #908 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Novanta has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novanta's Net Margin % compare to ST and VNT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Novanta ranks #908 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Novanta in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Novanta's value of 8.19% is 203.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Novanta's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.35 to 11.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.33 vs. the industry median of 2.70, 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Novanta's current Net Margin % of 8.19% is 203.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Novanta and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novanta's current Net Margin % is 8.19%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 7.33. 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 (MEX:NOVTN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,746.60, compared to a current price of MXN2,717.80 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.19%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 7.33 and 203.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Novanta's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novanta (MEX:NOVTN), the current Net Margin % is 8.19% 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 (MEX:NOVTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novanta stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,717.80 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,746.60.
GuruFocus considers Novanta to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NOVTN:
Net Margin %: 8.19% (12% above median its 10-year median of 7.33)
GF Value™: MXN2,746.60 vs. price of MXN2,717.80 (1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 203.3% above the Hardware median (#908 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NOVTN 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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