nVent Electric plc Ordinary Shares (NVT) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-26 to 2026-09-24)
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nVent Electric plc Ordinary Shares (NVT) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 54.30 (historical range: 12.87–61.46, median: 27.02), placing it at the 91th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 6.18 (range: 2.57–6.99, 91th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 41.12 (range: 16.00–46.28, 91th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-26 to 2026-09-24), nVent Electric plc Ordinary Shares's P/E ratio has expanded by 98% over the observed period (from an average of 20.5 to 40.6).
nVent Electric plc Ordinary Shares trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 54.30 | 12.87 | 27.02 | 61.46 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 6.18 | 2.57 | 4.79 | 6.99 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 41.12 | 16.00 | 32.59 | 46.28 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 8th | expensive relative to its history |
nVent Electric plc Ordinary Shares (NVT) Valuation & P/E History
nVent Electric plc Ordinary Shares (NVT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) industry currently trading at $162.85 with a market capitalization of $26.4 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for NVT based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-26 to 2026-09-24. The P/E ratio of 54.30 is above the historical median of 27.02, placing NVT at the 91th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 6.18 compares to a median of 4.79.
NVT Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows nVent Electric plc Ordinary Shares's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether NVT is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests NVT is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for nVent Electric plc Ordinary Shares.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is NVT Overvalued or Undervalued?
nVent Electric plc Ordinary Shares trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 91 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive NVT is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full NVT analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.NVT trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.