Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19

Operating

Pension Expense

nVent Electric plc Pension Expense remained flat by 0.0% to -$1.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 229.6%, from $1.35M to -$1.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Pension Expense shows an upward trend with a -7.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2019

How to read this metric

Higher non-cash expenses increase the add-back to net income, improving reported operating cash flow without affecting actual cash reserves.

Detailed definition

Captures the non-cash portion of pension and postretirement benefit costs, such as amortization of actuarial gains or lo...

Peer comparison

Standard adjustment for companies with legacy defined benefit pension plans.

Metric ID: pension_and_postretirement_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$9.50M-$61.40M$21.60M$5.40M-$7.00M
YoY Change-546.3%+135.2%-75.0%-229.6%
Range-$61.40M$21.60M
CAGR-7.4%
Avg YoY Growth-178.9%
Median YoY Growth-152.3%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is nVent Electric plc's pension expense?
nVent Electric plc (NVT) reported pension expense of -$1.75M in Q4 2025.
How has nVent Electric plc's pension expense changed year-over-year?
nVent Electric plc's pension expense decreased by 229.6% year-over-year, from $1.35M to -$1.75M.
What is the long-term trend for nVent Electric plc's pension expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), nVent Electric plc's pension expense has grown at a -7.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$9.50M to -$7.00M.
What does pension expense mean?
Non-cash accounting charges related to employee pension and retirement benefit plans.