NVT
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nVent Electric plc (NVT) closed at $112.64 as of 2026-02-02, trading 86.0% above its 200-week moving average of $60.57. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 86.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 358 weeks of data, NVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -8.2%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $18.2 billion, NVT is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.0%. Return on equity stands at 8.6%. The stock trades at 5.0x book value.
Over the past 6.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NVT would have grown to $472, compared to $260 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 25.2% vs 14.8% for the index — confirming NVT as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 19.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: NVT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NVT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 3 historical episodes, buying NVT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -2.5% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +22.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +49.5% vs +55.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NVT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NVT has crossed below its 200-week MA 3 times with an average 1-year return of +-8.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Nov 2019 | 27 | 20.3% | -29.9% | +413.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 39 | 40.8% | +13.4% | +425.0% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 7.1% | N/A | +151.5% |
| Average | 22 | — | +-8.2% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02