Novanta Inc (NOVT)vsTrimble Inc (TRMB)
NOVT
Novanta Inc
$151.18
+0.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.87B
TRMB
Trimble Inc
$65.34
+1.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $15.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trimble Inc generates 267% more annual revenue ($3.78B vs $1.03B). NOVT leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs -2.8%. TRMB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.49. TRMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
NOVT
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TRMB
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-40.0%
Fair Value
$101.32
Current Price
$151.18
$49.86 premium
Margin of Safety
+10.2%
Fair Value
$72.56
Current Price
$65.34
$7.22 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 150.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 55.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -2.0% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOVT
The strongest argument for NOVT centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TRMB
The strongest argument for TRMB centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NOVT
The primary concerns for NOVT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 81.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TRMB
The primary concerns for TRMB are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOVT profiles as a value stock while TRMB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.73 — expect wider price swings.
TRMB is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
TRMB generates stronger free cash flow (233M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRMB scores higher overall (59/100 vs 54/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Novanta Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Novanta Inc. designs, manufactures, markets and sells precision motion, vision and photonics components and subsystems to original equipment manufacturers in the medical and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Trimble Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Trimble Inc. is a Sunnyvale, California-based hardware, software and services technology company. Trimble services global industries in Agriculture, Building & Construction, Geospatial, Natural Resources and Utilities, Governments, Transportation and others. Trimble also does hardware development of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers, scanners, laser rangefinders, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), inertial navigation systems and software processing tools.
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