QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:NX • US7476191041
22.11 USD
+0.64 (+2.98%)
At close: Feb 10, 2026
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After Hours: 2/10/2026, 8:27:00 PM
Taking everything into account, NX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NX was compared to 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. Both the profitability and financial health of NX have multiple concerns. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on NX.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NX was profitable.
- NX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years NX 4 years were profitable.
- NX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of NX (-12.74%) is worse than 80.95% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -34.54%, NX is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- NX's Return On Invested Capital of 5.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NX is outperformed by 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 12.36%.
| 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 (27.17%) which is in line with 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
- NX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for NX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NX has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, NX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NX has an Altman-Z score of 1.90. 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.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.90, NX is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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.
- NX has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (6.78) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that NX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.92, NX is not doing good in the industry: 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC9.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.04 indicates that NX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- NX's Current ratio of 2.04 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NX outperforms 59.52% of 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.
- The Quick ratio of NX (1.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.96% over the past year.
- 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 43.81% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.63% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.82% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.75% on average per year.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.57, the valuation of NX can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.03.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.23, the valuation of NX can be described as very reasonable.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.97), we can say NX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NX indicates a rather cheap valuation: NX is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NX indicates a rather cheap valuation: NX is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y3.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.64, 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 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NX has a limited annual growth rate of 0.08%.
- NX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- The earnings of NX are negative and hence is the payout ratio. NX will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- NX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-5.94%
EPS Next 2Y3.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
22.11
+0.64 (+2.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)12-11 2025-12-11/amc
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05
Inst Owners101.37%
Inst Owner Change-2.41%
Ins Owners1.27%
Ins Owner Change11.64%
Market Cap1.01B
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)-250.81M
Analysts86
Price Target28.56 (29.17%)
Short Float %4.47%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
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 | 9.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.22 |
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY10.45%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY9.77%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY10.08%
OCF(TTM)3.59
OCFY16.26%
SpS40.05
BVpS15.83
TBVpS-2.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.72
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 | 1.9 |
F-Score5
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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.