nVent Electric PLC NVT
- Market cap
- $26.4B
- P/E
- 44.2×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| — | — | 19.71 | 19.04 | 10.54 | 21.81 | 29.19 | 37.51 | 55.19 | 41.71 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| — | — | 29.84 | 28.49 | 28.75 | 38.48 | 40.52 | 59.58 | 86.57 | 117.52 |
High Price
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| — | — | 9,000 | 9,500 | 8,800 | 9,900 | 10,400 | 11,300 | 12,100 | 12,000 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 2,116 | 2,098 | 2,214 | 2,204 | 1,999 | 2,462 | 2,295 | 2,669 | 3,006 | 3,893 |
Revenue
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| 39.50% | 40.13% | 39.58% | 39.28% | 37.50% | 38.26% | 35.85% | 40.29% | 40.22% | 37.74% |
Gross Margin
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| 315 | 313 | 269 | 257 | (9) | 321 | 336 | 375 | 429 | 550 |
EBT
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| 14.89% | 14.93% | 12.14% | 11.68% | (0.48%) | 13.03% | 14.65% | 14.06% | 14.28% | 14.13% |
EBT Margin
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| 259 | 362 | 231 | 223 | (47) | 273 | 400 | 567 | 332 | 710 |
Net Income
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| 95 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 103 | 108 | 86 | 117 | 148 | 208 |
Depreciation
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| 11.82 | 11.72 | 12.39 | 12.84 | 11.78 | 14.66 | 13.80 | 16.12 | 18.16 | 23.97 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.45 | 2.02 | 1.29 | 1.30 | (0.28) | 1.63 | 2.40 | 3.42 | 2.00 | 4.36 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 2.03 | 2.29 | 1.92 | 1.96 | 2.03 | 2.22 | 2.37 | 3.19 | 3.89 | 2.86 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.38) | (0.15) | (0.21) | (0.19) | (0.22) | (0.23) | (0.23) | (0.40) | (0.44) | (0.54) |
Capex/Sh
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| 1.65 | 2.13 | 1.72 | 1.77 | 1.80 | 1.99 | 2.14 | 2.79 | 3.44 | 2.32 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 0.00 | 21.18 | 15.05 | 15.11 | 14.21 | 14.87 | 16.43 | 18.97 | 19.56 | 22.97 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 179 | 179 | 179 | 172 | 170 | 168 | 166 | 166 | 166 | 162 |
Shares
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| 12.72 | 12.72 | 17.38 | 19.68 | 0.00 | 23.46 | 15.87 | 16.95 | 34.08 | 23.44 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.14 | 2.14 | 1.81 | 1.99 | 1.98 | 2.59 | 2.76 | 3.61 | 3.75 | 4.25 |
PS Ratio
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| 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.49 | 1.69 | 1.64 | 2.56 | 2.32 | 3.06 | 3.48 | 4.44 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.12 | 2.12 | 2.17 | 2.43 | 2.39 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 4.21 | 4.43 | 4.59 |
EV/Sales
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| 13.32 | 13.32 | 15.65 | 17.60 | 15.61 | 21.92 | 19.99 | 24.27 | 23.36 | 47.41 |
EV/FCF
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| 364 | 410 | 344 | 336 | 344 | 373 | 395 | 528 | 643 | 465 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (69) | (28) | (37) | (32) | (38) | (39) | (38) | (65) | (73) | (88) |
Capex
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| 295 | 382 | 306 | 304 | 306 | 334 | 356 | 463 | 570 | 377 |
FCF
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| 339 | 342 | 385 | 337 | 314 | 275 | 580 | 603 | 588 | 636 |
Working Cap'
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| — | — | 942 | 1,065 | 948 | 999 | 1,083 | 1,781 | 2,155 | 1,560 |
Total Debt
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| (22) | (27) | 783 | 958 | 826 | 950 | 786 | 1,601 | 2,024 | 1,322 |
Net Debt
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| 0 | 3,791 | 2,687 | 2,593 | 2,410 | 2,496 | 2,732 | 3,142 | 3,238 | 3,730 |
Sh' Equity
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| 10.97% | 15.31% | 4.98% | 4.84% | (1.05%) | 6.04% | 8.35% | 10.25% | 5.15% | 10.45% |
ROA
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| 0.00% | 5.25% | 5.60% | 5.86% | 0.74% | 6.45% | 5.49% | 6.10% | 6.26% | 7.63% |
ROIC
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| 7.12% | 9.94% | 7.13% | 8.44% | (1.89%) | 11.13% | 15.30% | 19.31% | 10.40% | 20.39% |
ROE
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nVent Electric PLC (NVT) key facts
- nVent Electric PLC (NVT) is an Electrical Equipment & Parts company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- nVent Electric PLC’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $3.9 billion, up 29.5% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $710.2 million, or $4.36 per share (basic), a net margin of 18.2%.
- As of September 25, 2026, NVT traded at $164.41, a market capitalization of $26.4 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 44.2× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 5.5× sales.
- nVent Electric PLC pays an annual dividend of $0.70 per share, a yield of 1.13%, with a payout ratio of 25.6%.
- Return on equity was 20.4% and debt-to-equity 0.37.
nVent Electric PLC (NVT) Latest News
23 Sep
Vertiv (VRT) commands the peer group’s highest multiple at 56.3x earnings and the best 12-month return, but lags peers on revenue growth and margins. nVent Electric (NVT) is the faster grower, with trailing-twelve-month revenue up 46.2% yet trades at 44.0x. The premium rests on scope: a September 2026 deal to buy UtilityInnovation Group for about $1.45 billion in cash plus up to $1.15 billion more tied to EBITDA, expanding into microgrid controls and behind-the-meter power. Vertiv is also expanding plants (Padua, Italy) and has supported large systems (NVIDIA DGX at the Naval Postgraduate School). It raised 2026 net sales guidance to about $14 billion, a 37% jump with roughly 31 points of organic growth; the second half must accelerate amid execution risk. If guidance is met, the premium may hold; if not, multiples could compress. The best stock in the group remains a single name, suggesting value screens for cheaper forward earnings. Acquisition-driven scope expansion and elevated guidance underpin the premium, but execution risk and potential misses could compress valuation.
nVent Electric reports strong AI data-center demand driving growth in 2026. In Q2 2026, sales rose 53% year-over-year to $1.47 billion, with organic growth at 47%. The infrastructure vertical led gains, with data-center demand pushing organic growth to more than double in that segment. Management forecasts data-center-related sales to top $2 billion in 2026, more than double the prior year. Liquid cooling, cable management and engineered buildings posted solid demand; Blaine, Minnesota expanded liquid-cooling capacity, and a second Blaine facility is planned for the first half of 2027. Rising electricity demand tied to data centers and aging grids supported the outlook. NVT lifted its 2026 targets to 37-39% revenue growth (organic 32-34%), signaling confidence in strong orders, backlog and capacity to sustain momentum. AI-driven data-center demand and capacity expansions materially lift growth prospects and orders for nVent, signaling a meaningful rise in future revenue trajectory.
16 Sep
Vertiv's slower ramp in data center infrastructure raises questions on whether nVent Electric investors should accept lower near-term returns while awaiting Vertiv catch-up. Vertiv's execution pace directly shapes nVent's competitive positioning and growth outlook in power and thermal management.
14 Sep
nVent Electric (NVT) is named Bull of the Day on positive outlook for its electrical connection and protection solutions amid industrial demand growth. Bullish analyst note may lift short-term sentiment without altering core business trajectory.
3 Sep
Power utility demand supports nVent Electric PLC revenue growth through increased orders for electrical connection and protection solutions amid grid modernization and electrification trends. Power utility demand directly ties to nVent's core products and can lift sales without altering overall competitive trajectory.
27 Aug
nVent Electric PLC could pay about $2.3 billion to acquire Maverick Power to expand data center operations, with questions raised over whether the deal justifies the cost. Potential $2.3B acquisition marks major strategic move into data centers likely to alter company trajectory and investor views.
Nvent Electric PLC acquires Maverick Power to expand data center capabilities and growth. Maverick Power acquisition marks major strategic expansion in data center sector for NVT.
25 Aug
nVent Electric secures $1.75B data center deal yet its stock risks appearing overvalued. Major $1.75B data center contract signals substantial growth in key sector while valuation concerns may sway investor sentiment.
nVent Electric PLC completed a deal with Maverick Power, prompting questions on whether NVT shares trade below fair value. Maverick Power deal may affect nVent Electric valuation and competitive positioning without fundamentally shifting long-term trajectory.
24 Aug
nVent Electric PLC agrees to acquire Maverick Power for 1.75 billion dollars. The 1.75 billion dollar acquisition marks a major strategic expansion likely to reshape nVent's market position and growth trajectory.
nVent Electric PLC (NVT) is acquiring Maverick Power to expand its electrical solutions and power management offerings. Acquisition marks major strategic expansion likely to alter nVent's competitive position and growth trajectory.
13 Aug
Strong AI data center demand may enable nVent Electric to challenge Vertiv and Super Micro Computer in the market. AI data center growth could moderately boost NVT positioning versus competitors.
7 Aug
nVent Electric PLC raised full-year guidance after Q2 earnings call highlighted AI-led growth driving results. Raised guidance tied to AI growth points to major positive shift in revenue trajectory and investor outlook.
4 Aug
nVent Electric expanded AI liquid cooling capacity and reported Q2 results, lifting shares 14.5%. AI liquid cooling expansion marks major strategic positioning in high-growth sector with Q2 results reinforcing trajectory.
nVent Electric PLC released Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covering quarterly financial results, segment performance, and management outlook. Earnings figures and forward guidance in the call can materially shift revenue forecasts and investor positioning.
31 Jul
nVent Electric PLC posted record sales and EPS in Q2 2026, driven by data center demand growth. Record sales and soaring EPS signal major positive trajectory shift for nVent in data markets.
nVent Electric PLC beat earnings estimates again on broad demand strength across segments beyond AI data centers. Repeated earnings beats on diversified drivers signal stronger revenue trajectory and investor sentiment.
nVent Electric PLC expands data center liquid cooling capacity. Expansion targets high-growth data center cooling demand and strengthens nVent market position.
nVent Electric PLC reported Q2 results and strategic updates during its earnings call, including financial performance metrics and operational highlights. Q2 earnings call supplies financial metrics and guidance that moderately shape near-term investor sentiment and stock movement.
nVent Electric plc held Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational performance and forward outlook for the electrical connection and protection business. Quarterly earnings call supplies updated financial metrics and guidance that can shift near-term investor views but rarely alters long-term company trajectory.
27 Jul
nVent Electric PLC maintains a $2.6 billion backlog that could support future revenue expansion through ongoing project conversions and order fulfillment. Backlog size directly ties to revenue visibility yet requires execution and market demand to convert into sustained growth.
7 Jul
nVent Electric (NVT) may be undervalued as AI demand and index additions support growth prospects. AI demand and index additions create moderate growth tailwinds without major operational shifts.
nVent Electric PLC named two leaders to advance its data center initiatives. Appointments signal strategic emphasis on data centers that may moderately support growth amid rising sector demand.
6 Jul
Vertiv stock reflects accelerating AI factory construction, boosting demand for supporting electrical and thermal infrastructure where nVent Electric supplies critical components for data center power management and protection. AI factory build-out signals expanded orders for nVent electrical connection and protection products used in data centers.
2 Jul
nVent Electric PLC stock outlook strengthens from surging data center demand. Data center demand wave drives major growth for nVent products and positioning.
NVT is emerging as an AI infrastructure winner beyond liquid cooling. NVT expansion into broader AI infrastructure strengthens its competitive position and long-term growth outlook.
nVent Electric PLC evaluates whether ongoing capacity expansions can drive its next phase of revenue growth and market share gains amid rising demand for electrical and thermal management solutions. Capacity expansion represents a major strategic investment that can materially lift future revenue trajectory and competitive positioning.
nVent Electric (NVT) is named Bull of the Day on favorable growth outlook, operational execution and sector positioning that supports continued revenue and earnings expansion. Bullish designation can lift near-term investor sentiment and trading volume without altering company fundamentals.
25 Jun
Surging AI data center demand boosts nVent Electric PLC (NVT) prospects while finance leadership shift may alter the investment case. AI data center expansion lifts NVT demand as finance leadership change adds strategic uncertainty.
24 Jun
AI-driven liquid cooling demand may boost nVent Electric PLC (NVT) long-term growth through increased need for advanced thermal management in data centers. AI data center expansion creates major demand for NVT thermal management solutions with potential to shift growth trajectory.