NOVT
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Novanta Inc. (NOVT) closed at $155.30 as of 2026-06-19, trading 5.9% above its 200-week moving average of $146.66. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 9.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 76, NOVT is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.92 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1373 weeks of data, NOVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 36 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NOVT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +2.2%.
With a market cap of $5.5 billion, NOVT is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.6%. Return on equity stands at 5.2%. The stock trades at 4.2x book value.
Over the past 26.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NOVT would have grown to $202, compared to $867 for the S&P 500. NOVT has returned 2.7% annualized vs 8.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NOVT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NOVT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying NOVT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.4% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to +9.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -4.3% vs +18.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NOVT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices NOVT would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where NOVT's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-08-04.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $115.29 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $124.37 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $135.00 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $147.62 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $162.84 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from NOVT's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
NOVT has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +2.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Oct 2003 | 159 | 61.7% | -46.4% | +283.5% |
| Nov 2003 | Dec 2003 | 6 | 5.5% | -11.7% | +387.4% |
| Oct 2004 | Nov 2004 | 1 | 1.2% | -4.4% | +478.4% |
| Feb 2005 | Jun 2005 | 17 | 15.4% | +48.4% | +490.9% |
| Oct 2005 | Nov 2005 | 5 | 7.1% | +8.7% | +462.7% |
| Jun 2006 | Jul 2007 | 60 | 16.5% | +12.1% | +455.4% |
| Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 | 6 | 11.0% | -41.6% | +454.2% |
| Oct 2007 | Feb 2011 | 172 | 94.1% | -81.6% | +401.1% |
| Mar 2011 | May 2011 | 10 | 14.0% | -1.3% | +1227.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 12 | 20.1% | +5.3% | +1459.2% |
| Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | 3 | 5.1% | +48.5% | +2033.2% |
| May 2013 | Jul 2013 | 9 | 6.3% | +52.3% | +1800.9% |
| Jul 2013 | Sep 2013 | 8 | 4.8% | +38.0% | +1716.4% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 3 | 8.3% | +33.5% | +19.8% |
| Dec 2024 | May 2026 | 71 | 32.5% | -26.9% | +2.2% |
| Average | 36 | — | +2.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOVT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Novanta Inc. (NOVT) is currently 5.9% above its 200-week moving average of $146.66. It would need to fall to $146.66 to cross below the line.
What is NOVT's 200-week moving average price?
Novanta Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $146.66 as of 2026-06-19. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NOVT drops below its 200-week moving average?
NOVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +2.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 36 weeks on average.
Is NOVT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NOVT as of 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 76 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 1.6%. Return on equity is 5.2%. Price-to-book is 4.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NOVT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 26.4 years, $100 invested in NOVT would have grown to $202, compared to $867 for the S&P 500. That's 2.7% annualized vs 8.5% for the index. NOVT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-06-19