QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NX - US7476191041 - Common Stock
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Taking everything into account, NX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NX was compared to 41 industry peers in the Building Products industry. NX may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. NX is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NX was profitable.
NX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NX has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years NX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NX has a worse Return On Assets (-14.41%) than 82.93% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -39.63%, NX is not doing good in the industry: 82.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of NX (3.54%) is worse than 78.05% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NX is below the industry average of 12.49%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.54%) for NX is well below the 3 year average (10.24%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NX had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -14.41% | ||
| ROE | -39.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.54% |
ROA(3y)7.85%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)12.47%
ROE(5y)12.36%
ROIC(3y)10.24%
ROIC(5y)10.17%
1.3 Margins
NX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NX has a Operating Margin of 4.02%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NX underperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NX has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.02%, NX is doing worse than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.02% |
OM growth 3Y-18.09%
OM growth 5Y-5.04%
PM growth 3Y-21.34%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.14%
GM growth 5Y1.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NX is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for NX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NX has more shares outstanding
NX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.64, we must say that NX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NX has a Altman-Z score of 1.64. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NX underperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NX is 26.28, which is on the high side as it means it would take NX, 26.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NX's Debt to FCF ratio of 26.28 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NX is outperformed by 70.73% of its industry peers.
NX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97. This is a neutral value indicating NX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NX (0.97) is worse than 73.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC8.41%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.20 indicates that NX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NX has a better Current ratio (2.20) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
NX has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. 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 (1.18) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.06%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 70.18%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.41% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.06%
EPS 3Y7.8%
EPS 5Y18.07%
EPS Q2Q%-5.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)70.18%
Revenue growth 3Y6.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.41%
Sales Q2Q%76.67%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.12% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-4.8%
EPS Next 2Y2.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year42.59%
Revenue Next 2Y19.7%
Revenue Next 3Y13.96%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.20 indicates a rather cheap valuation of NX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NX is valued cheaper than 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
NX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.71, the valuation of NX can be described as very cheap.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. NX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
90.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
NX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NX is cheaper than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y2.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.49%.
The stock price of NX dropped by -39.07% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
NX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.35. NX pays more dividend than 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
NX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NX decreases each year by -1.38%.
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)-1.38%
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.
DP-5.37%
EPS Next 2Y2.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
12.96
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.96%
Inst Owner Change-2.41%
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner Change0.77%
Market Cap594.60M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)-284.29M
Analysts86
Price Target28.56 (120.37%)
Short Float %5.06%
Short Ratio3.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.49% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.38%
DP-5.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.49%
Max EPS beat(2)23.29%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)949.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.49%
Max EPS beat(4)3789.32%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)489.34%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)334.51%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)260.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.67%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.03%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.94%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.72%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-17.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.24 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY16.13%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY17.52%
FCF(TTM)0.6
FCFY4.62%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY13.81%
SpS40.1
BVpS15.64
TBVpS-2.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number27.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -14.41% | ||
| ROE | -39.63% | ||
| ROCE | 4.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.46% | ||
| OM | 4.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.02% | ||
| FCFM | 1.49% |
ROA(3y)7.85%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)12.47%
ROE(5y)12.36%
ROIC(3y)10.24%
ROIC(5y)10.17%
ROICexc(3y)11.21%
ROICexc(5y)11.1%
ROICexgc(3y)19.09%
ROICexgc(5y)19.49%
ROCE(3y)12.52%
ROCE(5y)12.43%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-37.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y-44.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-22.16%
OM growth 3Y-18.09%
OM growth 5Y-5.04%
PM growth 3Y-21.34%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.14%
GM growth 5Y1.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 45.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
F-Score4
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC0.42
Cap/Depr(3y)77.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.84%
Profit Quality(3y)120.93%
Profit Quality(5y)130.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.06%
EPS 3Y7.8%
EPS 5Y18.07%
EPS Q2Q%-5.48%
EPS Next Y-4.8%
EPS Next 2Y2.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)70.18%
Revenue growth 3Y6.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.41%
Sales Q2Q%76.67%
Revenue Next Year42.59%
Revenue Next 2Y19.7%
Revenue Next 3Y13.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-25.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.15%
EBIT growth 5Y2%
EBIT Next Year105.68%
EBIT Next 3Y33.72%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-76.02%
FCF growth 3Y-1.77%
FCF growth 5Y-6.27%
OCF growth 1Y-45.5%
OCF growth 3Y4.16%
OCF growth 5Y-1.63%
QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS / NX FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NX.
What is the valuation status for NX stock?
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.
Can you provide the financial health for NX stock?
The financial health rating of QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) is expected to decline by -4.8% in the next year.