NVT (nVent Electric) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 37% Below Median

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GF Value $116.96
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What is nVent Electric Dividend Payout Ratio?

nVent Electric NVT +3.81% 90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates NVT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Industrial Products companies, nVent Electric ranks better than 75.32% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. nVent Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for nVent Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NVT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.3   Max: 0.47
Current: 0.22

During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of nVent Electric was 0.47. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.30.

NVT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
75.32% of 1722 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs NVT: 0.22

As of today (2026-07-22), the Dividend Yield % of nVent Electric is 0.52%.

During the past 11 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of nVent Electric was 4.91%. The lowest was 0.46%. And the median was 1.70%.

nVent Electric's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.21.

During the past 12 months, nVent Electric's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of nVent Electric was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

nVent Electric (NYSE:NVT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

nVent Electric Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

nVent Electric Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for nVent Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

nVent Electric Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.29 0.23 0.31 0.24

nVent Electric Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.30 0.23 0.22 0.22 0.19

NVT vs HUBB, FPS, AEIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, nVent Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where nVent Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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nVent Electric Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

nVent Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.8/ 3.35
=0.24

nVent Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.21/ 1.09
=0.19

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 mean?
nVent Electric (NVT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on nVent Electric and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, nVent Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #425 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is nVent Electric's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
nVent Electric's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.47. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. nVent Electric's value of 0.19 is 48.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #425 out of 1722 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HUBB and FPS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #425 out of 1722 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places nVent Electric in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. nVent Electric's value of 0.19 is 48.6% below this benchmark. Historically, nVent Electric's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.37, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,722 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nVent Electric's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 48.6% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on nVent Electric and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nVent Electric's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. 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 $116.96, compared to a current price of $160.68 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 48.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. nVent Electric's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nVent Electric (NVT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 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 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $116.96. GuruFocus considers nVent Electric to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NVT:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (37% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: $116.96 vs. price of $160.68 (37.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.6% below the Industrial Products median (#425 of 1722)

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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