NovantaFRA:1GSN 87 OCF Yield % is 1.45 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:1GSN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €130.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Novanta ranks worse than 54.55% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Novanta OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novanta's OCF Yield % 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Novanta's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Novanta's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novanta's OCF Yield % 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 (FRA:1GSN) has a OCF Yield % of 1.45 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Novanta and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Novanta's OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.13 to 7.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Novanta ranks #1362 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Novanta's OCF Yield % too high?
Novanta's current OCF Yield % of 1.45 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 7.86. The Hardware industry median OCF Yield % is 2.03. Novanta's value of 1.45 is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novanta ranks #1362 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Yield % compare to ST and VNT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Novanta ranks #1362 out of 2497 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Novanta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.03. Novanta's value of 1.45 is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Novanta's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.13 to 7.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Novanta has consistently been below 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 OCF Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 2.03, based on 2,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Novanta's current OCF Yield % of 1.45 is 28.6% below 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Novanta and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novanta's current OCF Yield % is 1.45, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 2.58. 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 €130.49, compared to a current price of €138.00 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 1.45, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 28.6% below the Hardware industry median of 2.03. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Novanta (FRA:1GSN), the current OCF Yield % is 1.45 as of Jul. 01, 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 €138.00 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €130.49.
GuruFocus considers Novanta to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1GSN:
OCF Yield %: 1.45 (44% below median its 10-year median of 2.58)
GF Value™: €130.49 vs. price of €138.00 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% below the Hardware median (#1362 of 2497)
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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