FrançaisAre analysts right about nVent Electric plc (NVT)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For nVent Electric plc, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 72% were profitable, average return +51% (92 calls). At 3 months: +12% average return (58% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 24 | 88% | +66% |
| RBC Capital | 20 | 80% | +47% |
| Keybanc | 14 | 57% | +51% |
| Goldman Sachs | 9 | 67% | +51% |
| Citigroup | 8 | 75% | +47% |
Valuation
Is nVent Electric plc overvalued, and is it a good time to buy nVent Electric plc right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: nVent Electric plc's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | nVent Electric plc | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 38.3 | 26.9 |
| Forward P/E | 20.4 | 18.7 |
| Net margin | 12% | 11% |
👉 nVent Electric plc trades above its sector median (38.3 vs 26.9) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : nVent Electric plc pays about $0.82/share/yr → 0.51% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is nVent Electric plc a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on nVent Electric plc (NVT) is "Buy" (34 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 72% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is nVent Electric plc's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $200 (+45% vs $138), ranging from $182 to $228 (11 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on nVent Electric plc?
Over 1 year, 72% of analyst targets on nVent Electric plc were profitable, for an average return of +51% (across 92 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the nVent Electric plc stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $200 within 12 months, i.e. +45% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $228, the most cautious $182.
What is the nVent Electric plc stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $200, +45%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (72%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is nVent Electric plc overvalued?
Its P/E is 38.3, forward P/E 20.4. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.