Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Quanex Building Products Corp (NX) - $15.86 as of 6/10/2026 8:45:56 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
40 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for NX
| 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 NX
| 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 NX
| 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 NX
| 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 NX (40 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Latest News for for NX
Financial Details for NX
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | NX |
| Company Name | Quanex Building Products Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) is a leading manufacturer specializing in engineered materials and components tailored for the building and construction industry, with a strong emphasis on quality and sustainability. The company offers a wide range of products, including energy-efficient window and door systems and advanced engineered wood solutions, catering to both residential and commercial markets. Leveraging proprietary technologies and a commitment to operational excellence, Quanex effectively positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of sustainable construction, delivering value and innovation amidst increasing demand for eco-friendly building solutions. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 4/30/2026 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 15.86 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 22.61 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 6/10/2026 8:45:56 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 442,670 |
| Average Daily Volume | 365,535 |
| 52-Week High | 22.87 |
| 52-Week Low | 10.94 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 44.97% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 40.42 |
| Sector PE | 51.52 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 32.54 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 11.66 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 63.68 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 95.54 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.31 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.36 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 16.06 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.97 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 21.04 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 7.06 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.38 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.52 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.48 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 45,933,800 |
| Market Capitalization | 728,510,068 |
| Institutional Ownership | 116.01% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 6/15/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0800 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0800 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.32 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.32 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.09% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.55% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | -6.15% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -84.10% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -858.66% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -5.20 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.16 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 1.80 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | -257,157,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | -250,806,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 33,059,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 2.20% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 16.63% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 4.05% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 62,311,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 76,018,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 97,744,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -616,325,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -589,250,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 665,268,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 737,198,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 678,636,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.52 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.52 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 726,179,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,010,746,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 730,354,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 89,204,001 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.94 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 102,255,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 51,726,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.23 |
| MACD Signal | -0.31 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.93 |
| RSI | 49.71 |
| 50-Day SMA | 17.42 |
| 150-Day SMA | 23.73 |
| 200-Day SMA | 23.27 |
System |
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| Modified | 6/9/2026 4:54:10 AM EST |