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Vertiv Holdings Co(VRT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$182.86
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for VRT

11/06/2026: VRT (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Vertiv Holdings Co is a specialized provider of critical digital infrastructure, including power and thermal management systems for data centers. The company has a leading position in supporting the high-density requirements of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, which serves as its primary growth narrative. Its strengths include a deep technical focus and strong relationships with major hyperscale customers, though these relationships create concentration risks. While the company has historically delivered strong margins, the premium valuation and operational execution risks remain key considerations. It is likely best suited for growth-oriented investors, while those seeking immediate dividend income may find it less suitable.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitVertiv is benefiting from a multi-year secular tailwind in AI and data center infrastructure spending.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock has demonstrated sustained price strength linked to strong earnings reports and AI sector optimism.
Value investorMixed fitStrong recent performance has led to a premium valuation, making it less attractive to traditional value hunters.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently pay a dividend as it focuses capital on rapid growth opportunities.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh growth expectations and sector volatility result in higher stock price beta compared to defensive stocks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highHigh market interest in AI hardware contributes to swift price swings.
Valuation riskMedium / highInvestors are pricing in high future growth, which leaves little room for earnings disappointments.
Competition risk (AI competition)MediumLarger electrical equipment suppliers are increasing their focus on data center power and cooling.
Business qualityStrongVertiv provides essential, high-barrier-to-entry infrastructure for critical IT environments.
Dividend incomeLow / noneCapital is currently prioritized for business expansion rather than cash distributions.
Execution riskMediumManaging the rapid scale-up of production to meet demand is operationally challenging.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 207.59%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
VRT receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
VRT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+168.8%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 18.4%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.24%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
VRT's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.9B (18.4% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is VRT's strongest growth driver at +168.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+27.7%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+66.3%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.2% and approximately 99.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.24%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.33%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.52%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.65%
State Street Corp 4.29%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 2.61%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
VRT generates approximately $363 of gross profit, $185 of operating income, and $184 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 23.49%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
VRT has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 70.41B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 34.18
1Y Target Price 337.54
Price to earnings Ratio 34.18
1Y Target Price 337.54
Volume (30-day avg) 7.2M shares
Beta 2.11
52 Weeks Range 147.72 - 379.76
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 147.72 - 379.76
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.11%
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.35

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Critical InfrastructureUPS systems, thermal management, and rack systems for data centers.The core of Vertiv's revenue comes from keeping data centers powered and cool.
Service & SoftwareMaintenance contracts, remote monitoring software, and lifecycle services.These high-margin recurring services provide stable income long after equipment is installed.
Geographic ExposureOperations across North America, EMEA, and APAC.Revenue is well-distributed globally, though North America is a significant driver of current AI growth.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-28
When Before Market
Estimate 1.82
Actual 2.21

Profitability

Profit Margin 16%
Operating Margin (TTM) 23.77%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 11.94%
Return on Equity (TTM) 46.57%

Valuation

Trailing PE 34.18
Forward PE 18.73
Enterprise Value 70.06B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.37
Enterprise Value 70.06B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.37
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.34
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.8
Shares Outstanding 385.06M
Shares Floating 383.92M
Shares Outstanding 385.06M
Shares Floating 383.92M
Percent Insiders 0.24
Percent Institutions 84.16

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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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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