QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS (NX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NX - US7476191041 - Common Stock
12.685 USD
+0.54 (+4.4%)
NX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 41 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
NX had positive earnings in the past year.
NX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
NX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NX has a Return On Assets of -14.41%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NX underperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NX (-39.63%) is worse than 82.93% of its industry peers.
NX has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.54%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NX underperforms 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 3 year average ROIC (10.24%) for NX is well above the current ROIC(3.54%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.02%, NX is not doing good in the industry: 78.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
NX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NX has a Gross Margin of 26.02%. This is in the lower half of the industry: NX underperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
NX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NX is 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 1.62. This is a bad value and indicates that NX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NX's Altman-Z score of 1.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NX is outperformed by 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 26.28, NX is not doing good in the industry: 70.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97 indicates that NX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.97. This is in the lower half of the industry: NX underperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC8.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.20 indicates that NX has no problem at all paying 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.
NX's Quick ratio of 1.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NX outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
| 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.
NX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.96% yearly.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.07, 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.65), we can say NX is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.59, the valuation of NX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.45, NX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.59 |
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 90.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.77 |
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 2.84%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of NX dropped by -42.88% 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 1.41, NX pays a better dividend. On top of this NX pays more dividend than 97.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NX decreases each year by -1.38%.
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)-1.38%
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.
DP-5.37%
EPS Next 2Y2.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
NYSE:NX (11/25/2025, 10:48:14 AM)
12.685
+0.54 (+4.4%)
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 Cap581.99M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)-284.29M
Analysts86
Price Target28.56 (125.15%)
Short Float %5.06%
Short Ratio3.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
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 | 6.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.09 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.77 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY16.48%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY17.9%
FCF(TTM)0.6
FCFY4.72%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY14.11%
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 | 1.62 |
F-Score4
WACC8.33%
ROIC/WACC0.43
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?
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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.