nVent Electric PLC (NVT)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
NVT
nVent Electric PLC
$173.39
+2.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $28.04B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$348.07
-1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
nVent Electric PLC generates 15% more annual revenue ($4.33B vs $3.77B). WAT leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 11.4%. WAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. NVT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
NVT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
WAT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-72.1%
Fair Value
$65.53
Current Price
$173.39
$107.86 premium
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$201.83
Current Price
$348.07
$146.24 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 53.5% year-over-year
Revenue surging 91.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 59.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.1x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NVT
The strongest argument for NVT centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 53.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NVT
The primary concerns for NVT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 58.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 44.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 91.5% — sustainability is the question.
NVT generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NVT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100) and 53.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
nVent Electric PLC
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
nVent Electric plc designs, manufactures, markets, installs and services electrical connection and protection products in the United States, Canada, Western and Eastern Europe included in the European Union, China, Eastern Europe not included in the European Union, America Latin, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia and Japan. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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