Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets
nVent Electric plc Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets decreased by 0.8% to $367.60M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.8%, from $370.50M to $367.60M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets shows an upward trend with a 6.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates aggressive investment in external innovation, while a decrease may signal project completion, commercialization, or impairment charges.
Detailed definition
This represents the value of acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) projects that have not yet reached com...
Peer comparison
Common in pharmaceutical and medical device sectors where M&A is a primary driver of R&D pipelines.
indefinite_lived_rd_assetsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $273.10M | $273.10M | $312.20M | $370.50M | $367.60M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +14.3% | +18.7% | -0.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | +14.3% | +18.7% | -0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is nVent Electric plc's indefinite-lived research and development assets?
- nVent Electric plc (NVT) reported indefinite-lived research and development assets of $367.60M in Q4 2025.
- How has nVent Electric plc's indefinite-lived research and development assets changed year-over-year?
- nVent Electric plc's indefinite-lived research and development assets decreased by 0.8% year-over-year, from $370.50M to $367.60M.
- What is the long-term trend for nVent Electric plc's indefinite-lived research and development assets?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), nVent Electric plc's indefinite-lived research and development assets has grown at a 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $273.10M to $367.60M.
- What does indefinite-lived research and development assets mean?
- The value of ongoing research projects acquired from other companies that are not yet ready for sale.