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nVent ElectricNVT -0.09%90 ROA % is 8.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.91. 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 3,073 Industrial Products companies, nVent Electric ranks better than 77.12% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. nVent Electric's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $570 Mil.
nVent Electric's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,907 Mil. Therefore, nVent Electric's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for nVent Electric's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NVT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.05 Med: 5.91 Max: 10.45
Current: 7.22
During the past 11 years, nVent Electric's highest ROA % was 10.45%. The lowest was -1.05%. And the median was 5.91%.
NVT's ROA % is ranked better than 77.12% of 3073
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs NVT: 7.22
nVent Electric (NYSE:NVT) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
nVent Electric ROA % Related Terms
nVent Electric ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nVent Electric's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, nVent Electric's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where nVent Electric's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
nVent Electric (NVT) has a ROA % of 8.25% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on nVent Electric and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.91. According to the industry distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #703 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is nVent Electric's ROA % too high?
nVent Electric's current ROA % of 8.25% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.91. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.06. nVent Electric's value of 8.25% is 169.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #703 out of 3073 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 ROA % compare to HUBB and FPS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, nVent Electric ranks #703 out of 3073 companies for ROA %. This places nVent Electric in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. nVent Electric's value of 8.25% is 169.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.91 vs. the industry median of 3.06, 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 ROA % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,073 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nVent Electric's current ROA % of 8.25% is 169.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on nVent Electric and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nVent Electric's current ROA % is 8.25%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 5.91. 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 $154.78 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.25%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.91 and 169.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.06. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nVent Electric (NVT), the current ROA % is 8.25% 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 $154.78 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $116.89.
GuruFocus considers nVent Electric to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NVT:
ROA %: 8.25% (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.91)
GF Value™: $116.89 vs. price of $154.78 (32.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.6% above the Industrial Products median (#703 of 3073)
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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