NVT (nVent Electric) EV-to-OCF: 38.56 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 105% Above Median

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NVT nVent Electric PLC NVT
93 GF Score
Price $156.03
GF Value $134.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is nVent Electric EV-to-OCF?

nVent Electric NVT +2.59% 93 EV-to-OCF is 38.56 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 18.85. GuruFocus rates NVT with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $134.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,084 Industrial Products companies, nVent Electric ranks worse than 79.38% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, nVent Electric's Enterprise Value is $26,632 Mil. nVent Electric's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $691 Mil. Therefore, nVent Electric's EV-to-OCF for today is 38.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for nVent Electric's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

NVT' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.23   Med: 18.85   Max: 62.3
Current: 38.56

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of nVent Electric was 62.30. The lowest was 10.23. And the median was 18.85.

NVT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
79.38% of 3084 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.325 vs NVT: 38.56

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-09-06), nVent Electric's stock price is $156.03. nVent Electric's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.660. Therefore, nVent Electric's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 42.63.


nVent Electric  (NYSE:NVT) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

nVent Electric's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=156.03/3.660
=42.63

nVent Electric's share price for today is $156.03.
nVent Electric's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.660.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


nVent Electric EV-to-OCF Related Terms


nVent Electric EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for nVent Electric's EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF Chart

nVent Electric Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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nVent Electric Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.13 35.95 38.58 42.10 41.75

NVT vs HUBB, AEIS, AYI: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, nVent Electric's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, nVent Electric's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where nVent Electric's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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nVent Electric EV-to-OCF Calculation

nVent Electric's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=26631.594/690.6
=38.56

nVent Electric's current Enterprise Value is $26,632 Mil.
nVent Electric's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $691 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 38.56 mean?
nVent Electric (NVT) has a EV-to-OCF of 38.56 as of Sep. 06, 2026. This is 105% above median its historical median of 18.85. Over the past decade, nVent Electric's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.23 to 62.30. According to the industry distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #2448 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is nVent Electric's EV-to-OCF too high?
nVent Electric's current EV-to-OCF of 38.56 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 18.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.23 to a high of 62.30. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.33. nVent Electric's value of 38.56 is 240.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #2448 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, nVent Electric has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does nVent Electric's EV-to-OCF compare to HUBB and AEIS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #2448 out of 3084 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places nVent Electric in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.33. nVent Electric's value of 38.56 is 240.5% above this benchmark. Historically, nVent Electric's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.23 to 62.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.85 vs. the industry median of 11.33, nVent Electric has consistently been above 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 EV-to-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.33, based on 3,084 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nVent Electric's current EV-to-OCF of 38.56 is 240.5% above 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nVent Electric's current EV-to-OCF is 38.56, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 18.85. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.83, compared to a current price of $156.03 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 38.56, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 18.85 and 240.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.33. nVent Electric's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nVent Electric (NVT), the current EV-to-OCF is 38.56 as of Sep. 06, 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 $156.03 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $134.83. GuruFocus considers nVent Electric to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NVT:

  • EV-to-OCF: 38.56 (105% above median its 10-year median of 18.85)
  • GF Value™: $134.83 vs. price of $156.03 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 240.5% above the Industrial Products median (#2448 of 3084)

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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Address 1000 Great West Road, 8th Floor (East), The Mille, London, GBR, TW8 9DW
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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