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Novanta Inc. (NOVT) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$151.18 +0.35% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Novanta Inc. (NOVT) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $5.72B

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for NOVT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.3%

RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM

58.230 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

8.30>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)

7 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE68% OF RANGE

L: $98$151.18H: $176

1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (44% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 23 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 28 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

NEUTRAL (60)

6.5% ROIC with 44.4% gross margin and 0.85% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BULLISH (75)

Altman-Z 8.30 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

NEUTRAL (60)

23/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 13/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like NOVT

✓Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
!Priced at 106x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

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NOVT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +19.91%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-01O $150.7H $151.2L $150.7C $151.2VOL 390.7K

RES: $182.5SUP: $127.1SMA50: $142.4SMA200: $142.4

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NOVT Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +3.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (NOVT)

Industrials Rank #88 of 166 ⚔️ JBTM vs NOVT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (NOVT vs. JBTM, ST, MIDD, ENS)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (68 Tracked Issuers)

Across 166 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Novanta Inc. (NOVT) ranks #88 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #134 by equity capitalization ($5.72B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MIDD leads on earnings valuation at 14.5x trailing P/E, while ENS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.0% ROIC and 63.4% gross margin. ENS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with NOVT at 63/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
NOVT ACTIVE Novanta Inc.	C	63/100	106.2x	44.4%	6.5%	+0.35%	$5.72B	Benchmark Subject
JBTM JBT Marel Corporation	E	28/100	—	35.1%	2.6%	+2.64%	$5.73B	/jbtm-vs-novt →
ST Sensata Technologies Holding plc	D+	53/100	—	29.3%	3.7%	+1.03%	$6.01B	/st-vs-novt →
MIDD Middleby Corporation	C	65/100	14.5x	39.1%	9.7%	+3.11%	$5.32B	/midd-vs-novt →
ENS EnerSys	C+	67/100	21.0x	63.4%	13.0%	-0.05%	$6.18B	/ens-vs-novt →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001076930

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Novanta Inc. (NOVT) reported GAAP revenue of $980.6M (+3.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $949.2M , and +11.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $53.8M, operating cash flow of $64.1M, and free cash flow of $48.4M (-65.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, NOVT closed FY2025 with $1.81B in total assets against $212.5M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.30, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$980.6M	$53.8M	$64.1M	$48.4M	$1.81B	$212.5M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$949.2M	$64.1M	$158.5M	$141.3M	$1.39B	$411.9M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$881.7M	$72.9M	$120.1M	$80.4M	$3.14B	$735.8M

3. NOVT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is NOVT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Novanta Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVT) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $151.18 (+0.35% 1D, market cap $5.72B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 166 tracked Industrials issuers, NOVT ranks #88 in composite RQD confidence.

How does NOVT compare to JBTM and ST in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), NOVT carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 106.2x, gross margin of 44.4%, and ROIC of 6.5%. By comparison, JBTM (JBT Marel Corporation) holds a E grade (28/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.6%, cap $5.73B) and ST (Sensata Technologies Holding plc) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 3.7%, cap $6.01B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MIDD leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while ENS leads on capital efficiency (13.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NOVT?

Per NOVT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001076930), Novanta Inc. generated $980.6M in revenue (+3.3% YoY), $53.8M in net income, and $48.4M in free cash flow against $1.81B in total assets and $212.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is NOVT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

NOVT last traded at $151.18 (+0.35% on volume of 390,720 shares), positioning the stock +6.14% above its 50-day simple moving average ($142.44) and +6.17% above its 200-day simple moving average ($142.39). Across its 52-week range of $98.27 to $176.38, NOVT sits at the 67.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 58.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.3% ($137.12 to $165.24).

NOVT Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Should I buy, hold, or sell NOVT stock right now?

Novanta Inc. (NOVT) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 44% profit margin (7% return on capital), mixed timing at 106x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is NOVT's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

NOVT's 12-month base price target is $154.58 (range $120.57 to $185.2), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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