Novanta [NOVT] vs Keysight [KEYS] Detailed Stock Comparison

Novanta Inc.

NASDAQ
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Keysight Technologies Inc.

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Novanta Inc. wins in 5 metrics, Keysight Technologies Inc. wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. Keysight Technologies Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Novanta Inc. Keysight Technologies Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 90.40 59.84 Keysight Technologies Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 3.61 9.38 Novanta Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 23.03 44.67 Novanta Inc.
PEG Ratio 32.84 0.87 Keysight Technologies Inc.
EV/EBITDA 26.10 45.71 Novanta Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 5.49% 16.95% Keysight Technologies Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.66% 16.31% Keysight Technologies Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 11.66% 16.31% Keysight Technologies Inc.
Return on Equity 5.23% 17.22% Keysight Technologies Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.54% 5.82% Keysight Technologies Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $48.43M $1.28B Keysight Technologies Inc.
1-Year Return 28.68% 115.44% Keysight Technologies Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 4.84 10.25 Novanta Inc.
Enterprise Value $4.65B $58.78B Keysight Technologies Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 4.74 10.36 Novanta Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 43.84% 62.19% Keysight Technologies Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $27 $33 Keysight Technologies Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $1.47 $5.67 Keysight Technologies Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 1.65 1.15 Keysight Technologies Inc.
Short % of Float 14.80% 1.23% Keysight Technologies Inc.

Novanta Inc. vs Keysight Technologies Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Novanta Inc.-0.98%3.25%33.72%19.80%49.83%51.69%
Keysight Technologies Inc.1.18%-2.61%-1.39%10.59%72.03%67.70%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Novanta Inc.28.68%-6.15%14.42%895.81%1,264.13%455.54%
Keysight Technologies Inc.115.44%107.23%127.25%976.80%1,037.24%1,037.24%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Novanta Inc. vs Keysight Technologies Inc.

MetricNOVTKEYS
Market Information
Market Cap i$4.75B$59.44B
Market Cap CategoryMid capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i254,2451,043,697
90 Day Avg. Volume i334,0551,265,216
Last Close$166.94$350.65
52 Week Range$98.27 - $171.85$152.85 - $370.17
% from 52W High-2.86%-5.27%
All-Time High$187.61 (Jun 26, 2023)$370.17 (May 11, 2026)
% from All-Time High-11.02%-5.27%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.09%0.23%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.06%0.66%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.05%0.17%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.12%0.16%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.05%0.17%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i23.0344.67
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$36.85$36.18
Cash per Share (MRQ)$10.67$12.70
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$64.06M$1.47B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$64.27M$1.08B
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/AN/A
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/AN/A

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Novanta Inc. vs Keysight Technologies Inc.

MetricNOVT (Apr 24, 2026)KEYS (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i90.4059.84
Forward P/E i32.8432.83
PEG Ratio i32.840.87
Price to Sales (TTM) i4.8410.25
Price to Book (MRQ) i3.619.38
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$4.75B$59.44B
Enterprise Value i$4.65B$58.78B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i4.7410.36
Enterprise to EBITDA i26.1045.71
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i1.651.15
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$36.85$36.18

Financial Statements Comparison: Novanta Inc. vs Keysight Technologies Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricNOVT (2025)KEYS (2025)
Revenue/Sales i980.60M5.38B
Cost of Goods Sold i545.32M2.04B
COGS % of Revenue i55.6%37.9%
Gross Profit i435.28M3.34B
Gross Margin i44.4%62.1%
Research & Development i95.48M1.01B
Operating Income (EBIT) i116.66M876.00M
Operating Margin i11.9%16.3%
EBITDA i203.44M1.45B
EBITDA Margin i20.7%27.1%
Pre-Tax Income i69.64M1.08B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i7.1%20.1%
Income Tax i15.81M213.00M
Income Tax % of Revenue i1.6%4.0%
Net Income (Profit) i53.83M850.00M
Profit Margin i5.5%15.8%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricNOVT (2025)KEYS (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i380.87M1.87B
Total Current Assets i782.60M4.35B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i79.8%80.9%
Total Current Liabilities i212.37M1.85B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i21.7%34.4%
Long-Term Debt i253.76M2.73B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i25.9%50.7%
Total Shareholders Equity i1.31B5.88B
Retained Earnings i321.38M7.08B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i32.8%131.6%
Property, Plant & Equipment i145.55M236.00M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricNOVT (2025)KEYS (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i66.17M1.42B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i6.7%26.4%
Capital Expenditures i-10.03M-128.00M
Free Cash Flow i48.43M1.28B
FCF Margin i4.9%23.8%
Debt Repayment i-365.73M0
Common Stock Repurchase i-39.28M-377.00M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricNOVTKEYS
Shares Short i3.95M1.85M
Short Ratio i8.941.17
Short % of Float i14.80%1.23%
Shares Outstanding i35.67M171.39M
Float Shares i35.37M170.46M
% Held by Insiders i1.01%0.59%
% Held by Institutions i116.25%93.99%
% Held by Public i-17.26%5.42%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Novanta Inc. vs Keysight Technologies Inc.

MetricNOVTKEYS
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/AN/A
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/AN/A
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend iN/AN/A
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield iN/AN/A
3-Year Total Dividends iN/AN/A
Ex-Dividend DateN/AN/A