QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NX - US7476191041 - Common Stock
17.6 USD
+0.07 (+0.4%)
NX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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.
In the past year NX had a positive cash flow from operations.
NX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years NX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NX has a worse Return On Assets (-12.74%) than 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'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 12.61%.
| 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
NX has a Operating Margin of 6.45%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NX underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
NX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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.
NX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
NX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NX has an Altman-Z score of 1.82. 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's Altman-Z score of 1.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NX is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NX is 6.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take NX, 6.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NX has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92. This is a neutral value indicating 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 | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC9.92%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.04 indicates that NX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NX has a Current ratio (2.04) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that NX should not have too much problems paying 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
NX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.96%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.25% 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 43.81%.
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
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.
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
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.62, the valuation of NX can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NX indicates a rather cheap valuation: NX is cheaper than 97.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.15, the valuation of NX can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. NX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.15 |
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.
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 | 7.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y3.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%.
NX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.71. NX pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, NX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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
NYSE:NX (1/12/2026, 11:50:07 AM)
17.6
+0.07 (+0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.37%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners1.27%
Ins Owner Change11.64%
Market Cap807.49M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)-250.81M
Analysts86
Price Target28.56 (62.27%)
Short Float %6.64%
Short Ratio3.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
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)-146%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-146%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.11 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY13.12%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY12.28%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY12.66%
OCF(TTM)3.59
OCFY20.42%
SpS40.05
BVpS15.83
TBVpS-2.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
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 | 1.82 |
F-Score5
WACC9.92%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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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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.