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Indefinite- lived intangible impairment

nVent Electric plc Indefinite- lived intangible impairment decreased by 0.0% to $2.52B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.0%, from $2.08B to $2.52B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indefinite- lived intangible impairment shows an upward trend with a 10.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in impairment charges signals a decline in the value of the company's intangible assets, potentially indicating poor acquisition outcomes or changing market conditions.

Detailed definition

This represents the gross value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, that have been subject to imp...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on M&A history; companies with frequent acquisitions often show higher volatility in this metric.

Metric ID: other_intangible_assets_gross_excluding_goodwill

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.61B$1.61B$1.61B$1.61B$1.60B$1.60B$1.60B$1.60B$2.12B$2.14B$1.75B$2.14B$2.14B$2.09B$2.08B$2.08B$2.52B$2.52B$2.52B$2.52B
QoQ Change+0.1%-0.1%+0.0%-0.3%-0.5%+0.3%+0.1%+32.4%+0.7%-17.9%+21.9%-0.1%-2.3%-0.2%-0.0%+20.9%+0.2%+0.0%-0.0%
YoY Change-0.4%-0.9%-0.6%-0.5%+32.2%+33.9%+9.6%+33.5%+0.8%-2.3%+18.8%-2.6%+17.8%+20.8%+21.1%+21.0%
Range$1.60B$2.52B
CAGR+9.9%
Avg YoY Growth+12.6%
Median YoY Growth+13.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is nVent Electric plc's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
nVent Electric plc (NVT) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $2.52B in Q1 2026.
How has nVent Electric plc's indefinite- lived intangible impairment changed year-over-year?
nVent Electric plc's indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 21.0% year-over-year, from $2.08B to $2.52B.
What is the long-term trend for nVent Electric plc's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), nVent Electric plc's indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a 10.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.50B to $2.52B.
What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?
The total value of non-goodwill intangible assets that have been written down due to a loss in value.