QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NX - US7476191041 - Common Stock
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-0.45 (-2.41%)
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Overall NX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NX against 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. NX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. NX scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- NX had positive earnings in the past year.
- NX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- NX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- NX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- NX has a Return On Assets of -12.74%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NX underperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -34.54%, NX is doing worse than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- NX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (5.52%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- NX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.69%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.68%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.74% | ||
| ROE | -34.54% | ||
| ROIC | 5.52% |
ROA(3y)-0.46%
ROA(5y)3.75%
ROE(3y)-5.38%
ROE(5y)3.29%
ROIC(3y)6.69%
ROIC(5y)9.3%
1.3 Margins
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.45%, NX is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NX has remained more or less at the same level.
- NX has a Gross Margin of 27.17%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NX underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.17% |
OM growth 3Y-10.87%
OM growth 5Y-0.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.32%
GM growth 5Y3.71%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NX is destroying value.
- NX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- NX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- NX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- NX has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is not the best score and indicates that NX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- NX has a worse Altman-Z score (1.84) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
- NX has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.78. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as NX would need 6.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.78, NX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that NX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.92 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NX is outperformed by 69.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC9.31%
2.3 Liquidity
- NX has a Current Ratio of 2.04. This indicates that NX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- NX has a Current ratio (2.04) which is in line with its industry peers.
- NX has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that NX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NX has a Quick ratio (1.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- NX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.96%.
- Measured over the past years, NX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.25% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, NX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 43.81%.
- Measured over the past years, NX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.63% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.96%
EPS 3Y-4.83%
EPS 5Y13.25%
EPS Q2Q%36.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)43.81%
Revenue growth 3Y14.58%
Revenue growth 5Y16.63%
Sales Q2Q%-0.47%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, NX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.82% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.75% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.48%
EPS Next 2Y3.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.23%
Revenue Next 2Y1.75%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.90.
- 97.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.94. NX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.45, the valuation of NX can be described as reasonable.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.94, NX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NX is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- NX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NX is cheaper than 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.6
EPS Next 2Y3.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%, NX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, NX pays a better dividend. On top of this NX pays more dividend than 88.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NX has a limited annual growth rate of 0.08%.
- NX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- NX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
- NX has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- The dividend of NX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-5.94%
EPS Next 2Y3.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
18.26
-0.45 (-2.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)12-11 2025-12-11/amc
Earnings (Next)03-09 2026-03-09
Inst Owners101.37%
Inst Owner Change-0.38%
Ins Owners1.27%
Ins Owner Change11.64%
Market Cap837.77M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)-250.81M
Analysts86
Price Target28.56 (56.41%)
Short Float %4.63%
Short Ratio2.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.08%
DP-5.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)17.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.49%
Max EPS beat(2)56.47%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)962.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.49%
Max EPS beat(4)3789.32%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)492.35%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)337.36%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)262.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.67%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.73%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.95%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.68%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-146%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.15 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.65 |
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY12.65%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY11.83%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY12.21%
OCF(TTM)3.59
OCFY19.68%
SpS40.05
BVpS15.83
TBVpS-2.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.6
Graham Number28.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.74% | ||
| ROE | -34.54% | ||
| ROCE | 7.03% | ||
| ROIC | 5.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.78% | ||
| OM | 6.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.17% | ||
| FCFM | 5.56% |
ROA(3y)-0.46%
ROA(5y)3.75%
ROE(3y)-5.38%
ROE(5y)3.29%
ROIC(3y)6.69%
ROIC(5y)9.3%
ROICexc(3y)7.19%
ROICexc(5y)10.09%
ROICexgc(3y)13.35%
ROICexgc(5y)17.83%
ROCE(3y)8.51%
ROCE(5y)11.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-29.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.67%
OM growth 3Y-10.87%
OM growth 5Y-0.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.32%
GM growth 5Y3.71%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 60.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
F-Score5
WACC9.31%
ROIC/WACC0.59
Cap/Depr(3y)69.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.96%
EPS 3Y-4.83%
EPS 5Y13.25%
EPS Q2Q%36.07%
EPS Next Y-6.48%
EPS Next 2Y3.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)43.81%
Revenue growth 3Y14.58%
Revenue growth 5Y16.63%
Sales Q2Q%-0.47%
Revenue Next Year1.23%
Revenue Next 2Y1.75%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y101.2%
EBIT growth 3Y2.12%
EBIT growth 5Y16.22%
EBIT Next Year37.67%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y97.69%
FCF growth 3Y16.4%
FCF growth 5Y6.37%
OCF growth 1Y85.67%
OCF growth 3Y18.95%
OCF growth 5Y10.34%
QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS / NX FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NX.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS?
QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
How financially healthy is QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS?
The financial health rating of QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) is expected to decline by -6.48% in the next year.