Novanta Inc (NOVT) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Novanta Inc (NOVT) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 35.1% as of September 2025. Working capital of $281.56 Million (current assets of $468.42 Million minus current liabilities of $186.86 Million) is measured against net assets of $801.48 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Novanta Inc balance sheet independence to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Novanta Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1998–2024)
This chart shows how Novanta Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 27 annual periods from 1998 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 35.1%, reflecting working capital of $281.56 Million against net assets of $801.48 Million USD. Check NOVT tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Novanta Inc (1998–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Novanta Inc from 1998 to 2024, covering 27 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see NOVT market cap.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.7% | $265.86 Million | $745.70 Million | $433.65 Million | $167.79 Million | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 2023 | 41.0% | $276.12 Million | $673.46 Million | $415.30 Million | $139.18 Million | ▼ -3.3 pp |
| 2022 | 44.3% | $256.00 Million | $577.59 Million | $420.52 Million | $164.52 Million | ▲ +7.9 pp |
| 2021 | 36.4% | $189.89 Million | $521.29 Million | $373.82 Million | $183.94 Million | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2020 | 39.8% | $189.94 Million | $476.81 Million | $304.17 Million | $114.23 Million | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2019 | 40.7% | $169.67 Million | $417.17 Million | $304.51 Million | $134.85 Million | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 2018 | 48.2% | $177.57 Million | $368.25 Million | $281.77 Million | $104.20 Million | ▼ -4.7 pp |
| 2017 | 52.9% | $189.71 Million | $358.47 Million | $287.88 Million | $98.17 Million | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2016 | 49.7% | $128.75 Million | $258.87 Million | $199.25 Million | $70.50 Million | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2015 | 52.4% | $128.26 Million | $244.70 Million | $185.21 Million | $56.95 Million | ▼ -8.7 pp |
| 2014 | 61.1% | $129.11 Million | $211.25 Million | $183.33 Million | $54.21 Million | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 2013 | 57.6% | $139.73 Million | $242.40 Million | $199.80 Million | $60.07 Million | ▼ -9.6 pp |
| 2012 | 67.3% | $153.54 Million | $228.21 Million | $208.47 Million | $54.93 Million | ▼ -2.6 pp |
| 2011 | 69.9% | $146.31 Million | $209.36 Million | $204.52 Million | $58.21 Million | ▼ -124.9 pp |
| 2010 | 194.8% | $157.99 Million | $81.12 Million | $204.59 Million | $46.59 Million | ▲ +199.6 pp |
| 2009 | -4.9% | $-7.43 Million | $152.90 Million | $275.22 Million | $282.66 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2008 | -4.9% | $-7.43 Million | $152.90 Million | $275.22 Million | $282.66 Million | ▼ -100.8 pp |
| 2007 | 96.0% | $267.06 Million | $278.24 Million | $386.67 Million | $119.60 Million | ▲ +23.8 pp |
| 2006 | 72.1% | $247.50 Million | $343.07 Million | $290.80 Million | $43.30 Million | ▲ +4.6 pp |
| 2005 | 67.5% | $207.06 Million | $306.56 Million | $248.37 Million | $41.31 Million | ▲ +10.4 pp |
| 2004 | 57.2% | $174.66 Million | $305.56 Million | $231.65 Million | $56.99 Million | ▼ -9.9 pp |
| 2003 | 67.0% | $174.85 Million | $260.79 Million | $218.95 Million | $44.09 Million | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2002 | 67.6% | $172.13 Million | $254.48 Million | $208.74 Million | $36.60 Million | ▼ -12.0 pp |
| 2001 | 79.6% | $224.79 Million | $282.33 Million | $277.06 Million | $52.27 Million | ▲ +13.6 pp |
| 2000 | 66.0% | $190.98 Million | $289.27 Million | $328.09 Million | $137.11 Million | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 1999 | 60.4% | $103.70 Million | $171.70 Million | $217.20 Million | $113.50 Million | ▼ -10.7 pp |
| 1998 | 71.1% | $86.00 Million | $120.90 Million | $114.10 Million | $28.10 Million | — |