FCF Payout Ratio: 34.35%
Is the FCF payout ratio high or low?
The FCF payout ratio of 34.35% is in line with its 5-year average of 31.38%, around the middle of its 5-year range (21.22%–46.64%).
8.07% above its 12-month average of 31.79%.
NVT FCF Payout Ratio
Rolling trailing-12-month FCF payout ratio sampled each quarter; raw quarterly payout is intentionally not charted.
NVT Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NVT Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
NVT FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
34.35%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
31.79%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
27.63%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
31.38%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.07%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+24.32%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+9.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
34.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
18.8%
Dividend Yield
0.48%
FCF Yield
1.35%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $371.90M | $130.40M | 35.1% |
| 2024 | $569.10M | $126.80M | 22.3% |
| 2023 | $462.50M | $116.80M | 25.3% |
| 2022 | $348.70M | $117.00M | 33.6% |
| 2021 | $333.80M | $117.70M | 35.3% |
| 2020 | $304.00M | $119.00M | 39.1% |
| 2019 | $297.50M | $120.70M | 40.6% |
| 2018 | $304.00M | $62.90M | 20.7% |
| 2017 | $377.90M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $289.50M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $296.50M | $0 | 0.0% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio TTM = trailing 4Q dividends paid / trailing 4Q free cash flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures trailing dividends paid as a percentage of trailing free cash flow. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for nVent Electric plc (NVT)?
- The FCF payout ratio for NVT stock is 34.35%.
- Is nVent Electric plc's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- The FCF payout ratio of 34.35% is in line with its 5-year average of 31.38%, around the middle of its 5-year range (21.22%–46.64%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for nVent Electric plc (NVT)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for NVT stock is 31.79%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for nVent Electric plc (NVT)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for NVT stock is 27.63%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for nVent Electric plc (NVT)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for NVT stock is 31.38%.
NVT FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 34.35% |
| 2025-12-31 | 35.06% |
| 2025-09-30 | 32.03% |
| 2025-06-30 | 33.45% |
| 2025-03-31 | 24.05% |
| 2024-12-31 | 22.28% |
| 2024-09-30 | 21.22% |
| 2024-06-30 | 22.69% |
| 2024-03-31 | 24.62% |
| 2023-12-31 | 25.25% |
| 2023-09-30 | 27.41% |
| 2023-06-30 | 27.89% |
| 2023-03-31 | 28.92% |
| 2022-12-31 | 33.55% |
| 2022-09-30 | 43.39% |
| 2022-06-30 | 46.64% |
| 2022-03-31 | 40.56% |
| 2021-12-31 | 35.26% |
| 2021-09-30 | 32.93% |
| 2021-06-30 | 33.22% |
| 2021-03-31 | 34.16% |
| 2020-12-31 | 39.14% |
| 2020-09-30 | 34.21% |
| 2020-06-30 | 35.90% |
| 2020-03-31 | 37.75% |
| 2019-12-31 | 40.57% |
| 2019-09-30 | 44.04% |
| 2019-06-30 | 45.68% |
| 2019-03-31 | 37.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | 41.51% |
| 2018-09-30 | 61.45% |
| 2018-06-30 | 26.49% |
| 2018-03-31 | 27.74% |
About nVent Electric plc
nVent Electric plc specializes in the global design, production, distribution, installation, and upkeep of electrical connection and protective equipment. Its operations are structured across three distinct divisions. The Enclosures segment offers critical protective and connective solutions for sensitive electronic, communication, control, and power apparatus. It also supplies robust physical infrastructure for hosting and safeguarding server and network equipment, alongside indoor and outdoor protective gear for instrumentation in aerospace and defense applications. These solutions cater to industrial, infrastructural, commercial, and energy sectors, encompassing a product range including metal and non-metal enclosures, cabinets, sub-racks, and backplanes. The Electrical & Fastening Solutions unit delivers specialized fastening devices engineered to secure and shield electrical, mechanical, and civil structural systems, along with a variety of other purpose-built electrical and fastening items. Within the Thermal Management segment, the company furnishes electric thermal systems designed to connect and safeguard structures, infrastructure, industrial operations, and individuals. This includes comprehensive thermal regulation systems like heat tracing, underfloor heating, fire-resistant and specialized wiring, sensing technologies, and snow/ice removal solutions. Products are marketed under prominent brand names such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF, and TRACER. Its distribution network includes electrical wholesale partners, data center installation specialists, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and maintenance service providers. Clientele spans diverse sectors, including energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and both commercial and residential markets. Established in 1903, the enterprise maintains its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Beth A. Wozniak