AER vs. NVT: AerCap vs. nVent Electric Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT) both fall under the Capital Goods industry group, but AER is classified in Trading Companies & Distributors while NVT is classified in Electrical Equipment.

Company profile comparison for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT)
Profile Item	AER	NVT
Name	AerCap Holdings N.V.	nVent Electric plc
Country/Region	Ireland	United Kingdom
GICS Sector	Industrials	Industrials
GICS Industry Group	Capital Goods	Capital Goods
GICS Industry	Trading Companies & Distributors	Electrical Equipment
GICS Sub-Industry	Trading Companies & Distributors	Electrical Components & Equipment
Market Capitalization	25.76 billion USD	17.16 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	November 21, 2006	April 24, 2018
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AER

NVT

GSPC

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT)
Metric	AER	NVT
Total Return (1Y)	32.17%	2.86%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	39.43%	32.72%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	21.06%	26.96%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

AER

NVT

GSPC

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT)
Metric	AER	NVT
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	26.10%	53.94%
Beta (5Y)	0.95	1.41
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-44.81%	-46.67%
Avg. Volume (3M)	1.13M	2.54M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

AER and NVT are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT)
Metric	AER	NVT
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.07	-0.03
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.59	-0.03

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both AerCap (AER) at 17.00% and nVent Electric (NVT) at 17.42% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

AER

Capital Goods industry group

17.00%

Max: 40.55%
Q3: 19.29%
AER: 17.00%
Median: 12.12%
Q1: 4.08%
Min: -17.12%

NVT

Capital Goods industry group

17.42%

Max: 40.55%
Q3: 19.29%
NVT: 17.42%
Median: 12.12%
Q1: 4.08%
Min: -17.12%

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their ROE against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

AerCap (AER) at 34.47% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and nVent Electric (NVT) at 12.83% also retains a top-quartile share.

AER

Capital Goods industry group

34.47%

AER: 34.47%
Max: 27.47%
Q3: 12.10%
Median: 6.30%
Q1: 1.40%
Min: -12.89%

NVT

Capital Goods industry group

12.83%

Max: 27.47%
NVT: 12.83%
Q3: 12.10%
Median: 6.30%
Q1: 1.40%
Min: -12.89%

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their net margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

AerCap (AER) at 62.55% shows unusually strong operating efficiency — above its industry’s operating margin range — and nVent Electric (NVT) at 18.75% also operates in the top quartile.

AER

Capital Goods industry group

62.55%

AER: 62.55%
Max: 36.60%
Q3: 18.33%
Median: 11.12%
Q1: 5.14%
Min: -12.63%

NVT

Capital Goods industry group

18.75%

Max: 36.60%
NVT: 18.75%
Q3: 18.33%
Median: 11.12%
Q1: 5.14%
Min: -12.63%

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their operating margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT)
Metric	AER	NVT
ROE (TTM)	17.00%	17.42%
ROA (TTM)	4.52%	7.88%
Net Margin (TTM)	34.47%	12.83%
Operating Margin (TTM)	62.55%	18.75%
Gross Margin (TTM)	63.02%	36.17%

Growth

Revenue Growth

nVent Electric (NVT) at 29.51% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while AerCap (AER) at 6.50% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for NVT.

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both companies show strong earnings momentum, but nVent Electric (NVT) at 118.78% is the standout with EPS growth above its industry range; AerCap (AER) at 97.41% also sits in the top quartile.

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT)
Metric	AER	NVT
Revenue Growth (YoY)	6.50%	29.51%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	6.69%	19.26%
EPS Growth (YoY)	97.41%	118.78%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	21.89%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both AerCap (AER) at 1.45 and nVent Electric (NVT) at 2.40 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AER

Capital Goods industry group

1.45

Max: 5.22
Q3: 2.95
Median: 2.08
AER: 1.45
Q1: 1.43
Min: 0.36

NVT

Capital Goods industry group

2.40

Max: 5.22
Q3: 2.95
NVT: 2.40
Median: 2.08
Q1: 1.43
Min: 0.36

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their current ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

nVent Electric (NVT) at 0.57 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while AerCap (AER) at 2.33 uses more debt funding than most peers.

AER

Capital Goods industry group

2.33

AER: 2.33
Max: 2.33
Q3: 1.12
Median: 0.60
Q1: 0.29
Min: 0.00

NVT

Capital Goods industry group

0.57

Max: 2.33
Q3: 1.12
Median: 0.60
NVT: 0.57
Q1: 0.29
Min: 0.00

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT)
Metric	AER	NVT
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.45	2.40
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	2.33	0.57
Net Debt / EBITDA	7.77	1.05

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both AerCap (AER) at 0.96% and nVent Electric (NVT) at 0.84% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

AER

Capital Goods industry group

0.96%

Max: 2.66%
Q3: 1.14%
AER: 0.96%
Median: 0.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

NVT

Capital Goods industry group

0.84%

Max: 2.66%
Q3: 1.14%
NVT: 0.84%
Median: 0.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both AerCap (AER) at 7.52% and nVent Electric (NVT) at 20.15% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

AER

Capital Goods industry group

7.52%

Max: 67.39%
Q3: 28.02%
AER: 7.52%
Median: 6.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

NVT

Capital Goods industry group

20.15%

Max: 67.39%
Q3: 28.02%
NVT: 20.15%
Median: 6.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT)
Metric	AER	NVT
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.96%	0.84%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	7.52%	20.15%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

AerCap (AER) at 8.67 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while nVent Electric (NVT) at 25.78 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for AER, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

AER

Capital Goods industry group

8.67

Max: 59.38
Q3: 35.92
Median: 25.41
Q1: 19.47
AER: 8.67
Min: 3.03

NVT

Capital Goods industry group

25.78

Max: 59.38
Q3: 35.92
NVT: 25.78
Median: 25.41
Q1: 19.47
Min: 3.03

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both AerCap (AER) at 2.84 and nVent Electric (NVT) at 3.24 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

AER

Capital Goods industry group

2.84

Max: 7.54
Q3: 3.76
AER: 2.84
Median: 2.15
Q1: 1.03
Min: 0.03

NVT

Capital Goods industry group

3.24

Max: 7.54
Q3: 3.76
NVT: 3.24
Median: 2.15
Q1: 1.03
Min: 0.03

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

AerCap (AER) at 1.36 sits in the lower P/B ratio quartile against book while nVent Electric (NVT) at 4.17 is valued near its industry’s middle — AER is cheaper on assets, though weigh it against ROE and asset quality.

AER

Capital Goods industry group

1.36

Max: 9.66
Q3: 5.00
Median: 3.12
Q1: 1.81
AER: 1.36
Min: -1.08

NVT

Capital Goods industry group

4.17

Max: 9.66
Q3: 5.00
NVT: 4.17
Median: 3.12
Q1: 1.81
Min: -1.08

AerCap (AER) vs. nVent Electric (NVT): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for AerCap (AER) and nVent Electric (NVT)
Metric	AER	NVT
P/E Ratio (TTM)	8.67	25.78
P/S Ratio (TTM)	2.84	3.24
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.36	4.17
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	-6.60%	2.93%