NVT (nVent Electric) Days Inventory: 56.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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NVT nVent Electric PLC NVT
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Price $160.68
GF Value $116.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is nVent Electric Days Inventory?

nVent Electric NVT +3.81% 90 Days Inventory is 56.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 65.69. GuruFocus rates NVT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, nVent Electric ranks better than 83.93% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). nVent Electric's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $492 Mil. nVent Electric's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $796 Mil. Hence, nVent Electric's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for nVent Electric's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NVT' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.65   Med: 65.69   Max: 82.88
Current: 59.71

During the past 11 years, nVent Electric's highest Days Inventory was 82.88. The lowest was 57.65. And the median was 65.69.

NVT's Days Inventory is ranked better than
83.93% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51 vs NVT: 59.71

nVent Electric's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (67.62) to Mar. 2026 (56.37).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. nVent Electric's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.62.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. nVent Electric's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.


nVent Electric  (NYSE:NVT) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

nVent Electric's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

nVent Electric's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


nVent Electric Days Inventory Related Terms


nVent Electric Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for nVent Electric's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

nVent Electric Days Inventory Chart

nVent Electric Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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nVent Electric Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NVT vs HUBB, FPS, AEIS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, nVent Electric's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


nVent Electric Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, nVent Electric's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where nVent Electric's Days Inventory falls into.


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nVent Electric Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

nVent Electric's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (360.3 + 471.9) / 2 ) / 2424*365
=416.1 / 2424*365
=62.66

nVent Electric's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (471.9 + 512) / 2 ) / 796.4*365 / 4
=491.95 / 796.4*365 / 4
=56.37

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 56.37 mean?
nVent Electric (NVT) has a Days Inventory of 56.37 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on nVent Electric and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 65.69. Over the past decade, nVent Electric's Days Inventory has ranged from 57.65 to 82.88. According to the industry distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #477 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is nVent Electric's Days Inventory too high?
nVent Electric's current Days Inventory of 56.37 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 65.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.65 to a high of 82.88. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. nVent Electric's value of 56.37 is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #477 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, nVent Electric has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does nVent Electric's Days Inventory compare to HUBB and FPS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #477 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places nVent Electric in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. nVent Electric's value of 56.37 is 52.8% below this benchmark. Historically, nVent Electric's own Days Inventory has ranged from 57.65 to 82.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.69 vs. the industry median of 119.51, nVent Electric has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nVent Electric's current Days Inventory of 56.37 is 52.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on nVent Electric and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nVent Electric's current Days Inventory is 56.37, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 65.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is nVent Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, nVent Electric (NVT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $116.89, compared to a current price of $160.68 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 56.37, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 65.69 and 52.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. nVent Electric's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nVent Electric (NVT), the current Days Inventory is 56.37 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is nVent Electric (NVT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, nVent Electric stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $160.68 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $116.89. GuruFocus considers nVent Electric to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NVT:

  • Days Inventory: 56.37 (14% below median its 10-year median of 65.69)
  • GF Value™: $116.89 vs. price of $160.68 (37.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.8% below the Industrial Products median (#477 of 2968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


nVent Electric Business Description

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NVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions that touch a broad range of end markets, including infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and residential. NVent designs, manufactures, markets, installs, and services a portfolio of electrical enclosures and electrical fastening solutions. North America accounts for the majority of sales.
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