Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 35.5x · EV/EBITDA 31.6x · ROE 20.4%. (2015–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $24.8B | $16.8B | $11.5B | $9.9B | $6.5B | $6.4B | $3.9B | $4.4B | $4.1B | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $26.1B | $18.1B | $13.6B | $11.6B | $7.3B | $7.5B | $4.8B | $5.4B | $4.8B | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 35.54 | 23.66 | 34.60 | 17.53 | 16.16 | 23.60 | — | 19.83 | 17.55 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 6.36 | 4.31 | 3.81 | 3.72 | 2.82 | 2.62 | 1.98 | 2.01 | 1.83 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 6.76 | 4.50 | 3.54 | 3.16 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 1.64 | 1.71 | 1.51 | — | — |
| P/FCF | 66.60 | 45.13 | 20.14 | 21.49 | 18.57 | 19.32 | 12.99 | 14.88 | 13.36 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 53.24 | 36.08 | 17.83 | 18.82 | 16.41 | 17.27 | 11.48 | 13.16 | 11.82 | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 4.65 | 4.52 | 4.36 | 3.20 | 3.04 | 2.41 | 2.46 | 2.19 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 31.64 | 21.96 | 20.21 | 20.21 | 18.57 | 16.13 | 34.22 | 12.64 | 11.87 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 42.30 | 28.97 | 25.41 | 25.60 | 19.98 | 21.20 | 179.38 | 17.98 | 16.15 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 48.69 | 23.90 | 25.17 | 21.05 | 22.42 | 15.87 | 18.26 | 15.93 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 37.7% | 37.7% | 40.2% | 40.3% | 35.9% | 38.3% | 37.5% | 39.3% | 39.6% | 40.1% | 39.5% |
| Operating Margin | 15.8% | 15.8% | 17.5% | 17.3% | 13.5% | 14.4% | 1.9% | 15.1% | 14.0% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 18.2% | 18.2% | 11.0% | 21.2% | 17.4% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 17.2% | 12.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 20.4% | 20.4% | 10.4% | 19.3% | 15.3% | 11.1% | -1.9% | 8.4% | 7.1% | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| ROA | 10.5% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 10.3% | 8.3% | 6.0% | -1.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| ROIC | 8.9% | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 6.6% | 7.2% |
| ROCE | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.70 | 0.60 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.35 | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.89 | 1.89 | 3.37 | 3.27 | 2.95 | 2.34 | 7.08 | 2.59 | 2.31 | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.35 | 0.66 | 0.54 | 0.32 | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.29 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.60 | 1.60 | 3.17 | 2.95 | 2.19 | 2.23 | 6.21 | 2.34 | 1.92 | -0.06 | -0.05 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.56 | 3.75 | 3.68 | 2.49 | 3.10 | 2.88 | 3.38 | 2.57 | -0.07 | -0.07 |
| Interest Coverage | 8.33 | 8.33 | 5.05 | 5.73 | 11.78 | 10.93 | 0.74 | 6.76 | 9.61 | 1567.50 | 226.00 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.73 | 1.82 | 1.89 | 1.43 | 1.70 | 1.73 | 1.83 | 1.87 | 2.06 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.28 | 1.22 | 1.36 | 0.93 | 1.18 | 1.20 | 1.34 | 1.30 | 1.43 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.46 | 0.08 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.34 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.57 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.47 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.14 | 5.14 | 4.99 | 3.61 | 4.25 | 4.72 | 5.31 | 5.47 | 5.86 | 5.60 | 6.33 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 64.97 | 64.11 | 86.65 | 82.40 | 72.20 | 65.64 | 66.86 | 68.48 | 72.93 | 66.95 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 18.4% | 18.4% | 38.2% | 20.6% | 29.3% | 43.1% | — | 54.2% | 27.3% | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.8% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 4.2% | — | 5.0% | 5.7% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 1.5% | 2.2% | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.5% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 1.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 8.1% | 2.9% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $165M | $168M | $168M | $168M | $170M | $170M | $173M | $181M | $178M | $178M |
Integration and margin dilution
Based on current market data, NVT trades at a forward P/E of 35.53, which suggests investors are pricing in significant long-term growth from data center infrastructure exposure rather than traditional industrial multiples, a valuation that appears elevated compared to broader industrial peers like Acuity Brands.
The current EV/EBITDA multiple of 33.55 indicates that the market is increasingly viewing NVT as a technology-adjacent infrastructure provider. This premium warrants caution, as it implies that any deceleration in data center spending or failure to achieve margin expansion could lead to a significant valuation re-rating.
As reported in recent financial statements, NVT's ROIC has remained in a narrow range between 1.6% and 2.9% over the last ten quarters, indicating that the company's aggressive inorganic growth strategy has yet to yield a meaningful improvement in the compounding of invested capital.
The persistent gap between ROIC and the company's cost of capital suggests that the integration of recent acquisitions, such as ECM Industries, is currently diluting overall capital efficiency. Investors should monitor whether management can improve asset turnover as these acquired units are fully integrated into the nVent Management System.
According to quarterly filings, the cash conversion cycle has fluctuated significantly, peaking at 118 days in 2024Q1 before settling at 67 days in 2026Q1, which highlights the operational challenges in managing inventory and receivables amidst a shifting product mix and supply chain environment.
The variability in the CCC suggests that NVT's working capital management is highly sensitive to project-based revenue recognition and potential channel destocking. A more stable CCC is required to demonstrate that the company can effectively convert its revenue growth into consistent, predictable operating cash flow.
Based on the provided quarterly data, NVT maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41 as of 2026Q1, which appears exceptionally conservative for an industrial firm and provides a robust buffer for continued M&A activity or potential economic downturns without immediate refinancing risk.
The interest coverage ratio of 11.18x suggests that debt service remains well-supported by current operating income. This balance sheet strength provides management with significant optionality, though it may also invite investor scrutiny regarding whether capital is being deployed efficiently enough to justify the low leverage profile.
The most commonly misapplied metric for NVT is the traditional P/E ratio, which obscures the company's transition from a cyclical industrial manufacturer to a specialized provider of mission-critical thermal management and liquid cooling solutions for high-density data centers.
Relying solely on P/E fails to account for the high switching costs and 'specification lock' inherent in NVT's brand portfolio, which provides a level of earnings durability not found in commodity-exposed industrial peers. Analysts should instead focus on EV/EBITDA adjusted for the growth profile of the data center segment to better capture the company's true economic value.
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nVent Electric plc's current P/E ratio is 35.5x. The historical average is 21.8x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
nVent Electric plc's current EV/EBITDA is 31.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 19.5x.
nVent Electric plc's return on equity (ROE) is 20.4%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 10.3%.
Based on historical data, nVent Electric plc is trading at a P/E of 35.5x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
nVent Electric plc's current dividend yield is 0.52% with a payout ratio of 18.4%.
nVent Electric plc has 37.7% gross margin and 15.8% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
nVent Electric plc's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.9x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.