Novanta Inc (NOVT) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Novanta Inc (NOVT) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.92x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $46.17 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($50.31 Million). Explore Novanta Inc capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Novanta Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2002–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Novanta Inc across 23 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash flow conversion of Novanta Inc.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Novanta Inc (2002–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Novanta Inc. Check Novanta Inc (NOVT) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.76x | $48.43 Million | $64.06 Million | $15.63 Million | ▼ -15.2% |
| 2024 | 0.89x | $141.35 Million | $158.51 Million | $17.16 Million | ▲ +7.0% |
| 2023 | 0.83x | $100.11 Million | $120.08 Million | $19.96 Million | ▲ +6.4% |
| 2022 | 0.78x | $71.14 Million | $90.78 Million | $19.64 Million | ▲ +2.3% |
| 2021 | 0.77x | $72.45 Million | $94.62 Million | $22.18 Million | ▼ -17.2% |
| 2020 | 0.92x | $129.72 Million | $140.24 Million | $10.52 Million | ▲ +11.4% |
| 2019 | 0.83x | $52.51 Million | $63.25 Million | $10.74 Million | ▼ -0.8% |
| 2018 | 0.84x | $74.99 Million | $89.65 Million | $14.66 Million | ▼ -2.3% |
| 2017 | 0.86x | $54.28 Million | $63.38 Million | $9.09 Million | ▲ +4.1% |
| 2016 | 0.82x | $39.33 Million | $47.79 Million | $8.46 Million | ▼ -1.3% |
| 2015 | 0.83x | $27.86 Million | $33.42 Million | $5.55 Million | ▼ -4.4% |
| 2014 | 0.87x | $36.87 Million | $42.29 Million | $5.42 Million | ▼ -3.0% |
| 2013 | 0.90x | $44.21 Million | $49.20 Million | $4.99 Million | ▲ +5.9% |
| 2012 | 0.85x | $24.12 Million | $28.43 Million | $4.31 Million | ▼ -6.4% |
| 2011 | 0.91x | $40.96 Million | $45.17 Million | $4.22 Million | ▲ +110.5% |
| 2009 | -8.60x | $-334.73 Million | $38.90 Million | $386.66 Million | ▲ +3.7% |
| 2008 | -8.94x | $-347.76 Million | $38.90 Million | $386.66 Million | ▼ -1117.0% |
| 2007 | 0.88x | $32.95 Million | $37.49 Million | $4.64 Million | ▲ +16.1% |
| 2006 | 0.76x | $26.69 Million | $35.26 Million | $8.56 Million | ▲ +180.5% |
| 2005 | 0.27x | $1.31 Million | $4.86 Million | $3.55 Million | ▼ -71.0% |
| 2004 | 0.93x | $32.99 Million | $35.40 Million | $2.41 Million | ▲ +9920.2% |
| 2003 | 0.01x | $203.00K | $21.83 Million | $21.62 Million | ▼ -98.8% |
| 2002 | 0.75x | $8.77 Million | $11.72 Million | $2.95 Million | — |