QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NX - US7476191041 - Common Stock
12.95 USD
-0.11 (-0.84%)
12.95 USD
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NX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 41 industry peers in the Building Products industry. NX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. NX is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NX had a positive cash flow from operations.
NX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years NX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NX's Return On Assets of -14.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NX is outperformed by 82.93% of its industry peers.
NX's Return On Equity of -39.63% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NX is outperformed by 82.93% of its industry peers.
NX's Return On Invested Capital of 3.54% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NX is outperformed by 78.05% of its industry peers.
NX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.24%. This is below the industry average of 12.54%.
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
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NX has declined.
NX's Operating Margin of 4.02% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NX is outperformed by 78.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NX has declined.
NX has a worse Gross Margin (26.02%) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, NX has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for NX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NX has an Altman-Z score of 1.64. This is a bad value and indicates that NX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NX has a worse Altman-Z score (1.64) than 85.37% 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.
NX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.97) than 70.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC8.47%
2.3 Liquidity
NX has a Current Ratio of 2.20. This indicates that NX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NX's Current ratio of 2.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NX outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that NX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NX (1.18) 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
The earnings per share for NX have decreased strongly by -17.06% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 70.18% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, NX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.41% on average per year.
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
NX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.12% yearly.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.20, the valuation of NX can be described as very cheap.
NX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NX is cheaper than 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
NX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.70, the valuation of NX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NX is valued cheaper than 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. NX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
87.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NX is valued a bit cheaper than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7 |
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 2.46%.
The stock price of NX dropped by -38.30% 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.33, NX pays a better dividend. On top of this NX pays more dividend than 95.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, NX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
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%
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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.96%
Inst Owner Change-0.4%
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner Change0.77%
Market Cap594.15M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)-284.29M
Analysts86
Price Target28.56 (120.54%)
Short Float %4.55%
Short Ratio3.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
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 | 5.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.23 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY16.14%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY17.54%
FCF(TTM)0.6
FCFY4.62%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY13.82%
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
WACC8.47%
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.