Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Non-Current Assets

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

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

An increase indicates active investment in future technology, while a decrease may signal project completion or impairment.

Detailed definition

These are acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) projects that have not yet reached technological feasibil...

Peer comparison

Common in technology and pharmaceutical sectors following M&A activity.

Metric ID: indefinite_lived_rd_assets

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '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%
Range$273.10M$370.50M
CAGR+34.6%
Avg YoY Growth+8.1%
Median YoY Growth+7.2%

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 research projects acquired from other companies that are still in progress.