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nVent Electric PLC(NVT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
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BUY for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$173.8
10/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NVT

10/06/2026: NVT (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 2 days. Simulated Profits (3.97%). Updated daily EoD!

nVent Electric is a focused industrial manufacturer providing essential electrical connection and protection solutions for critical infrastructure. The company benefits from strong market positions in niches like thermal management and enclosure systems, which are increasingly vital to data center and AI-driven growth. While nVent has historically maintained solid margins and a consistent, shareholder-friendly dividend policy, it remains sensitive to cyclical industrial capital spending and competitive pricing from larger conglomerates. The primary investment story centers on the company's ability to capitalize on the ongoing electrification of the global economy. Investors should monitor data center order momentum, raw material cost trends, and the successful integration of strategic acquisitions.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitnVent benefits from secular trends in electrification and data center growth.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often follows trends in industrial infrastructure and capital spending.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to industrial market premiums, limiting deep-value entry points.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company provides a reliable and growing dividend alongside long-term business stability.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the company remains sensitive to industrial cyclicality and economic cycles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumAs an industrial cyclical, the stock can experience sensitivity to economic growth forecasts.
Valuation riskMediumMarket expectations for data center growth can periodically stretch valuation multiples.
Competition risk (Diversified Electrical Conglomerates)Medium / highLarger competitors possess greater scale and product bundling capabilities.
Business qualityStrongThe company holds a strong position in mission-critical infrastructure markets.
Dividend incomeLowDividend payouts are secure but are not the primary growth engine for the stock.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the integration of acquisitions and management of global supply chains.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 115.18%
Avg. Invested days 49
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NVT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NVT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+114.0%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 9.6%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.80%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NVT's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (9.6% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is NVT's strongest growth driver at +114.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+29.5%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-34.7%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 93.6% and approximately 99.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.80%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 10.80%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.51%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.26%
State Street Corp 3.28%
Franklin Templeton Inc 2.73%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NVT generates approximately $377 of gross profit, $158 of operating income, and $96 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and soft cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -29.13% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NVT has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 28.13B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 46.35
1Y Target Price 204.71
Price to earnings Ratio 46.35
1Y Target Price 204.71
Volume (30-day avg) 2.3M shares
Beta 1.34
52 Weeks Range 92.78 - 184.40
Updated Date 10/06/2026
52 Weeks Range 92.78 - 184.40
Updated Date 10/06/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.49%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.75

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
EnclosuresHoffman branded cabinets and protection systems for industrial electronics.Selling the 'boxes' that keep essential electronics safe and functioning.
Electrical & FasteningCADDY structural support and grounding systems for buildings.Providing the foundational hardware that supports all electrical infrastructure.
Thermal ManagementRaychem heating cables for pipes and industrial processes.Specialized heating technology that prevents downtime in harsh industrial environments.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 46.35
Forward PE 25.06
Enterprise Value 27.74B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.82
Enterprise Value 27.74B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.82
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.74
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 26.01
Shares Outstanding 161.86M
Shares Floating 161.16M
Shares Outstanding 161.86M
Shares Floating 161.16M
Percent Insiders 0.8
Percent Institutions 93.58

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About nVent Electric PLC

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters -
IPO Launch date 2018-05-01
CEO & Chairman of the Board Ms. Beth A. Wozniak
Sector Industrials
Industry Electrical Equipment & Parts
Full time employees 12000
Full time employees 12000

nVent Electric plc designs, manufactures, markets, installs, and services electrical connection and protection solutions in the America, Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Systems Protection and Electrical Connections. The company provides solutions to protect electronics, systems, and data in mission critical applications, including data centers. It also offers solutions that connect power and data infrastructure. In addition, the company provides bus systems, cable management, control buildings, liquid and air-cooling solutions, electrical connections, enclosures, equipment protection, power connections, and power management solutions, switchgear systems, as well as tools and test instruments. The company markets its products through electrical distributors, retail, contractors, and original equipment manufacturers under the nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE brand names. Its products are used for various applications, such as industrial, commercial and residential, infrastructure, and energy. The company was founded in 1903 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.