NVT
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nVent Electric plc (NVT) closed at $158.92 as of 2026-05-01, trading 140.9% above its 200-week moving average of $65.96. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 117.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 83, NVT is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.04 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 370 weeks of data, NVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NVT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +49.0%.
With a market cap of $25.7 billion, NVT is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.2%. Return on equity stands at 12.3%. The stock trades at 6.9x book value.
Over the past 7.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NVT would have grown to $667, compared to $271 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 30.7% vs 15.1% for the index — confirming NVT as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 1.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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 +52.7% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +20.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% 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 +49.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Nov 2019 | 27 | 20.3% | -29.9% | +625.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 39 | 40.8% | +13.4% | +641.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 7.1% | +163.4% | +255.4% |
| Average | 22 | — | +49.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NVT below its 200-week moving average?
No. nVent Electric plc (NVT) is currently 140.9% above its 200-week moving average of $65.96. It would need to fall to $65.96 to cross below the line.
What is NVT's 200-week moving average price?
nVent Electric plc's 200-week moving average is $65.96 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NVT drops below its 200-week moving average?
NVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +49.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is NVT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NVT as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 83 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 2.2%. Return on equity is 12.3%. Price-to-book is 6.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NVT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7.1 years, $100 invested in NVT would have grown to $667, compared to $271 for the S&P 500. That's 30.7% annualized vs 15.1% for the index. NVT has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NVT pay a dividend?
Yes. nVent Electric plc currently pays a dividend yield of 59.00%.
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 week of 2026-05-01