nVent Electric plc (NVT) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating
NYQ · Industrials · Electrical Equipment & Parts
Is nVent Electric plc a safe investment right now?
As of Aug 13, 2026, our estimated fair value (intrinsic value) for nVent Electric plc (NVT) stock is $180.40, versus a market price of $171.39 — Watch Zone. Predicted EPS $4.51 x 40.0 Fair PE.
nVent Electric plc's Altman Z-Score of 6.66 places it in the safe zone. Our fair value estimate is $180.40 (Watch Zone). Moat rating: 3.0/5 stars.
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Could nVent Electric plc go bankrupt? Altman Z-Score analysis
Z-Score of 6.66 is above 3.0, indicating the company is financially healthy by this metric.
- Below 1.8 — Distress Zone (high bankruptcy risk)
- 1.8 to 3.0 — Gray Zone (elevated uncertainty)
- Above 3.0 — Safe Zone (financially healthy)
What drives NVT's Z-Score?
| Component | Formula | Value | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · Working Capital / Total Assets | WC / TA | 0.0928 | 1.2 | 0.11 |
| B · Retained Earnings / Total Assets | RE / TA | 0.2463 | 1.4 | 0.34 |
| C · EBIT / Total Assets | EBIT / TA | 0.0912 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| D · Market Cap / Total Liabilities | MCap / TL | 8.8865 | 0.6 | 5.33 |
| E · Revenue / Total Assets | Rev / TA | 0.5682 | 1.0 | 0.57 |
How has NVT's financial health changed over time?
| Year | Z-Score | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.66 | Safe |
| 2023 | 6.51 | Safe |
| 2024 | 5.8 | Safe |
| 2025 | 6.66 | Safe |
Source: Calculated from NVT's latest 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR.
nVent Electric plc Fair Value & Intrinsic Value — What Is It Actually Worth?
How we calculated this
| Input | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Predicted EPS (α) | $4.51 | Proprietary blend of reported actuals (2Q actual) + analyst consensus, weighted by α |
| Last Year EPS | $4.31 | Annual report (SEC EDGAR) |
| Analyst Consensus EPS (This Year) | $5.11 | 15 analysts consensus |
| Trailing P/E | 47.6x | Current market pricing |
| Fair P/E (β discount) | 40.0x | Trailing PE adjusted by value discount factor β, hard-capped |
| Earnings Trend (γ) | Accelerating | Directional signal: predicted vs trailing EPS |
Wall Street Reference: Analyst consensus target price is $202.13 (15 analysts). This is shown for reference only and is not used in our valuation model.
Source: Earnings data from SEC EDGAR filings. Market data via Yahoo Finance.
Does nVent Electric plc have a durable competitive advantage?
Moat rating: 3.0/5.
What makes up NVT's moat score?
ROIC Stability
ROIC variability over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Gross Margin Trend
Gross margin trajectory over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Switching Costs
Estimated customer lock-in based on margin level. Score: 3/5.
How stable is NVT's return on invested capital?
| Year | ROIC | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.6% | — |
| 2023 | 9.2% | Stable |
| 2024 | 9.9% | Stable |
| 2025 | 11.8% | Rising |
Source: ROIC calculated from SEC EDGAR filings.
Is nVent Electric plc's dividend safe?
Can nVent Electric plc afford its dividend?
Payout ratio is 22.8%. FCF covers the dividend 3.0x. 9 consecutive years of payments.
US dividend withholding tax of 30% applies to non-US tax residents. This rate may be reduced under a tax treaty between the US and your country of residence. The adjusted yield shown assumes the default 30% rate. For informational purposes only — consult a qualified tax advisor.
nVent Electric plc's key financial metrics
| Metric | Latest | 1Y Ago | 3Y Ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.9B | $3.0B | $2.3B | Rising |
| Net Income | $0.7B | $0.3B | $0.4B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $0.4B | $0.6B | $0.4B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 37.7% | 40.2% | 35.9% | Rising |
Recent events that affect our NVT analysis
NVT earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $1.39. Revenue estimate: $1.43B. Our current Fair Value: $180.40 — a significant beat or miss could shift this estimate.
NVT analyst consensus: 94% bullish (16 of 17 analysts)
1 Strong Buy, 15 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell, 1 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $202.13 (17.9% upside). Compare with our independent Fair Value: $180.40.
NVT beat EPS estimates by 24.6%
Reported EPS: $1.45 vs estimate $1.16. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $180.40 (5.3% above current price).
NVT filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT paid $0.2100/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 22.8%.
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT beat EPS estimates by 15.7%
Reported EPS: $1.09 vs estimate $0.94. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $180.40 (5.3% above current price).
NVT filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT paid $0.2100/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 22.8%.
NVT filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT beat EPS estimates by 0.3%
Reported EPS: $0.90 vs estimate $0.90. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $180.40 (5.3% above current price).
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT paid $0.2100/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 22.8%.
NVT beat EPS estimates by 2.9%
Reported EPS: $0.91 vs estimate $0.88. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $180.40 (5.3% above current price).
NVT filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT paid $0.2000/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 22.8%.
NVT beat EPS estimates by 9.0%
Reported EPS: $0.86 vs estimate $0.79. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $180.40 (5.3% above current price).
NVT filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT paid $0.2000/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 22.8%.
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT beat EPS estimates by 0.8%
Reported EPS: $0.67 vs estimate $0.66. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $180.40 (5.3% above current price).
NVT filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT paid $0.2000/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 22.8%.
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT missed EPS estimates by 0.4%
Reported EPS: $0.59 vs estimate $0.59. Our Fair Value of $180.40 may face downward pressure if the trend continues.
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
NVT paid $0.2000/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 22.8%.
Common questions about nVent Electric plc
What is nVent Electric plc stock price today?
nVent Electric plc (NVT) stock price is $171.39 as of the latest market close, traded on the NYSE exchange.
What does nVent Electric plc do?
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. It provides solutions to protect electronics, systems, and data in mission critical applications, including data centers.
What is nVent Electric plc market cap?
nVent Electric plc has a market capitalization of $27.74B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Industrials sector.
What sector and industry is NVT in?
nVent Electric plc operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol NVT.
Is NVT stock overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our valuation model, nVent Electric plc trades 5.0% below our fair value estimate — potentially undervalued.
- FairValueLabs Fair Value: $180.40
- Current Price: $171.39
- Valuation Zone: Watch Zone
What is NVT stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 15 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for nVent Electric plc is $202.13, implying upside of 17.9% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $240.00
- Analyst Low Target: $131.00
Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.
Is nVent Electric plc revenue and earnings growing?
Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for nVent Electric plc:
- Revenue growth (current year est.): 39.6%
- EPS growth (current year est.): 52.6%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): 17.2%
- EPS growth (next year est.): 25.8%
What are nVent Electric plc's key financial metrics?
| Metric | Latest | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.9B | Rising |
| Net Income | $0.7B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $0.4B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 37.7% | Rising |
What is NVT's P/E ratio?
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:
- Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 47.6x
- Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 26.6x
- FairValueLabs Fair P/E: 40.0x
How volatile is NVT stock?
nVent Electric plc has a beta of 1.36, meaning it is somewhat more volatile than the broader market. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.
How much cash and debt does nVent Electric plc have?
nVent Electric plc's balance sheet shows:
- Total Cash: $256.0M
- Total Debt: $1.63B
- Net Cash Position: $-1.38B
A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.
What is nVent Electric plc's free cash flow?
nVent Electric plc generated $468.2M in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $690.6M in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.
Does nVent Electric plc pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes, nVent Electric plc pays a regular dividend. Here are the key metrics:
- Dividend Yield: 0.5%
- Payout Ratio: 22.8%
- Consecutive Years Paid: 9
- 5-Year Dividend Growth: -2.1%
- FairValueLabs Safety Grade: A
Is nVent Electric plc at risk of going bankrupt?
nVent Electric plc's Altman Z-Score is 6.66, placing it in the safe zone (above 3.0) — bankruptcy risk is low. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.
Does nVent Electric plc have a durable competitive advantage?
nVent Electric plc scores 3.0/5 stars (Narrow moat) in our moat analysis:
- ROIC Stability: 3/5
- Gross Margin Trend: 3/5
- Switching Costs: 3/5
A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.
What is NVT's return on equity (ROE)?
nVent Electric plc's return on equity is 15.8%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.
How do I buy NVT stock?
NVT shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NYSE. Common steps:
- Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
- Search for ticker symbol NVT
- Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares
This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.
Is NVT a value stock or speculative?
FairValueLabs classifies nVent Electric plc as Value-Speculation. It has some value characteristics but carries elevated risk factors that make it speculative. Extra due diligence is recommended.
Who is the CEO of nVent Electric plc?
The current CEO of nVent Electric plc is Ms. Beth A. Wozniak.
What is NVT's earnings per share (EPS)?
Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:
- Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $3.60
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $6.43
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $5.11
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $6.43
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All valuations, scores, ratings, and classifications on this page are produced by the FairValueLabs internal valuation system. They do not represent actual market value, guaranteed outcomes, or professional investment advice. These are analytical estimates for educational and research purposes only.
This is not financial advice. All data is sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Last updated: Aug 13, 2026. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (financial statements), Yahoo Finance (market data, analyst consensus). Data may not reflect the most recent quarter.
NVT analysis methodology: How we calculate fair value, Z-Scores, and moat ratings