nVent Electric PLC (NVT)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 567,100 399,800 272,900 -47,200 222,700
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,142,100 2,731,700 2,496,100 2,409,800 2,592,500
ROE 18.05% 14.64% 10.93% -1.96% 8.59%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $567,100K ÷ $3,142,100K
= 18.05%

nVent Electric plc's Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a positive trend over the past five years. The company's ROE increased from -1.96% in 2020 to 18.05% in 2023, demonstrating a significant recovery and improvement in profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders' equity. This indicates that the company has been able to utilize its equity more effectively to generate profits for its shareholders. The consistent increase in ROE from 2020 to 2023 suggests that nVent Electric plc has made strides in optimizing its capital structure and operational performance, which is a positive sign for investors as it reflects the company's ability to generate higher returns on the shareholders' investment.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
nVent Electric PLC
NVT
18.05%
John Bean Technologies Corporation
JBT
39.13%
Pentair PLC
PNR
19.36%