Novanta Inc (NOVT) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Novanta Inc (NOVT) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 333 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $170.56 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $170.56 Million) cover 333 days of daily cash needs of $511.95K/day. Check how tangible is Novanta Inc's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Novanta Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1998–2024)
This chart shows how Novanta Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 27 annual periods from 1998 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 333 days, meaning defensive assets of $170.56 Million can fund 333 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore how fast is Novanta Inc growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Novanta Inc (1998–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Novanta Inc from 1998 to 2024, covering 27 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see NOVT market cap overview.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 329 days | $151.03 Million | $459.70K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -37 days |
| 2023 | 366 days | $139.41 Million | $381.30K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +60 days |
| 2022 | 305 days | $137.70 Million | $450.75K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +76 days |
| 2021 | 229 days | $115.62 Million | $503.94K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 2020 | 240 days | $75.05 Million | $312.96K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -7 days |
| 2019 | 247 days | $91.08 Million | $369.44K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -48 days |
| 2018 | 294 days | $83.95 Million | $285.47K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -9 days |
| 2017 | 303 days | $81.48 Million | $268.95K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -27 days |
| 2016 | 330 days | $63.77 Million | $193.14K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -52 days |
| 2015 | 383 days | $59.70 Million | $156.04K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -4 days |
| 2014 | 386 days | $57.40 Million | $148.53K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +24 days |
| 2013 | 363 days | $59.68 Million | $164.58K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -31 days |
| 2012 | 393 days | $59.19 Million | $150.48K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -64 days |
| 2011 | 457 days | $72.87 Million | $159.47K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +74 days |
| 2010 | 383 days | $48.87 Million | $127.66K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +279 days |
| 2009 | 104 days | $80.53 Million | $774.40K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2008 | 104 days | $80.53 Million | $774.40K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -181 days |
| 2007 | 285 days | $93.38 Million | $327.68K/day | $- | $-46.00K | ▼ -284 days |
| 2006 | 569 days | $67.45 Million | $118.64K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -238 days |
| 2005 | 806 days | $91.27 Million | $113.18K/day | $- | $26.76 Million | ▲ +386 days |
| 2004 | 420 days | $65.60 Million | $156.15K/day | $- | $3.00 Million | ▼ -387 days |
| 2003 | 807 days | $97.44 Million | $120.80K/day | $- | $39.56 Million | ▲ +96 days |
| 2002 | 710 days | $71.22 Million | $100.28K/day | $- | $29.00 Million | ▲ +63 days |
| 2001 | 647 days | $92.68 Million | $143.22K/day | $- | $43.54 Million | ▲ +372 days |
| 2000 | 275 days | $103.42 Million | $375.65K/day | $- | $20.02 Million | ▼ -7 days |
| 1999 | 282 days | $87.70 Million | $310.96K/day | $- | $7.30 Million | ▼ -141 days |
| 1998 | 423 days | $32.60 Million | $76.99K/day | $- | $900.00K | — |