Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for NL Industries Inc (NL) - $5.91 as of 1/16/2026 11:33:08 PM EST
Total Score
18 out of 30
Safety Score
50 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for NL
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for NL
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for NL
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for NL
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for NL (50 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for NL
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | NL |
| Company Name | NL Industries Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | NL Industries, Inc. is a diversified holding company based in Dallas, Texas, primarily focusing on the component products sector through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc. The company has a strategic presence in various global markets, positioning itself to capitalize on emerging opportunities while driving innovation in its product offerings. With a strong commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and competitive advantage, NL Industries offers a compelling investment narrative for institutional investors aiming to engage with a dynamic and evolving industrial landscape. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 3/5/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 5.91 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 5.31 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/16/2026 11:33:08 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 237,097 |
| Average Daily Volume | 58,015 |
| 52-Week High | 8.58 |
| 52-Week Low | 4.96 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 19.15% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 31.30 |
| Industry PE | 23.18 |
| Sector PE | 46.43 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -25.99 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 2.83 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 19.77 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 143.23 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 4.96 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 2.09 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 7.68 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.82 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.33 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.23 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.92 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.41 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 53.48 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | N/A |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | N/A |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 48,862,700 |
| Market Capitalization | 288,778,557 |
| Institutional Ownership | 12.60% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/21/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0900 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0900 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 2 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.48 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 7.78% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.36 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 5.83% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 23 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 5.73% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 5.39% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.50% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 13.39% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 10.67% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -6.02% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 240.00% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -95.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 3,012.82% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.20 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | -0.14 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 1.00 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 9,695,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 67,228,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | -2,308,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 18.70% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 3.27% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 6.67% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 101,923,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 163,154,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 111,522,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 101,423,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 162,654,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 500,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 500,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 500,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 1.00 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.00 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 396,904,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 369,812,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 375,377,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -26,658,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.55 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 24,142,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 35,873,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | False |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.27 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 5.65 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 5.73 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/16/2026 11:33:55 PM EST |