Novanta Inc (NOVT) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of March 2026:
0.92x
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). Read NOVT current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.92x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
$46.17 Million
USD
Operating Cash Flow
$50.31 Million
USD
Capital Expenditures
$4.14 Million
USD
Novanta Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2002–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Novanta Inc across 23 annual periods. Explore NOVT capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Novanta Inc (2002–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Novanta Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Novanta Inc stock valuation.
| 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 | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).