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nVent ElectricNVT +0.70%90 OCF Margin % is 6.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 17.20. GuruFocus rates NVT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $117.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,037 Industrial Products companies, nVent Electric ranks better than 67.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for nVent Electric's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NVT'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.95 Med: 17.2 Max: 21.39
Current: 11.33
During the past 11 years, the highest OCF Margin % of nVent Electric was 21.39%. The lowest was 11.95%. And the median was 17.20%.
NVT's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 67.2% of 3037
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 7.08
vs NVT: 11.33
nVent Electric OCF Margin % Related Terms
nVent Electric OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nVent Electric's OCF Margin % 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, nVent Electric's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, nVent Electric's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where nVent Electric's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (NVT) has a OCF Margin % of 6.86% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on nVent Electric and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 17.20. Over the past decade, nVent Electric's OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.95 to 21.39. According to the industry distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #996 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is nVent Electric's OCF Margin % too high?
nVent Electric's current OCF Margin % of 6.86% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 17.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.95 to a high of 21.39. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Margin % is 7.08. nVent Electric's value of 6.86% is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #996 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Margin % compare to HUBB and FPS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #996 out of 3037 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts nVent Electric in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.08. nVent Electric's value of 6.86% is 3.1% below this benchmark. Historically, nVent Electric's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.95 to 21.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.20 vs. the industry median of 7.08, 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 OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 7.08, based on 3,037 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nVent Electric's current OCF Margin % of 6.86% is 3.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on nVent Electric and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nVent Electric's current OCF Margin % is 6.86%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 17.20. 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 $117.02, compared to a current price of $159.58 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 6.86%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 17.20 and 3.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.08. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nVent Electric (NVT), the current OCF Margin % is 6.86% 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 $159.58 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $117.02.
GuruFocus considers nVent Electric to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NVT:
OCF Margin %: 6.86% (60% below median its 10-year median of 17.20)
GF Value™: $117.02 vs. price of $159.58 (36.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% below the Industrial Products median (#996 of 3037)
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 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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