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NL Industries Inc
NYSE: NL · INDUSTRIALS · SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
$5.81
+1.17% today
Updated 2026-06-04
Market cap
$293.39M
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
1.85x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.69
Dividend yield
6.15%
52W range
$5 – $8
Volume
0.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
42
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+9.0
Quality
A+4.0
Profitability
C5.0
Valuation
C+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
3.5
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$6.00
+3.27%
12-Month target
—
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Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.50 — safe zone
+ Debt/equity 0.00x — low leverage
Risks
- Thin margins at -21.50%
- Negative free cash flow $-3.95M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $166.56M | $161.29M | $145.94M | $158.28M | $158.58M |
| Net income | $33.84M | $-2.31M | $67.23M | $-37.83M | $4.34M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-0.69 |
| Free cash flow | $23.24M | $35.87M | $24.14M | $-40.15M | $-3.95M |
| Profit margin | 20.32% | -1.43% | 46.07% | -23.90% | -21.50% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | TURNER, R GERALD DR | Buy | 6,000 | $6.67 |
| 2026-05-14 | MOORE, CECIL H JR | Buy | 6,000 | $6.67 |
| 2026-05-14 | MENDES, MEREDITH W. | Buy | 6,000 | $6.67 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
NL Industries Inc trades at $5.81. Our Smart Value Score of 42/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.50, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $158.58M. with profit margins at -21.50%.
Frequently asked questions
What is NL Industries Inc's stock price?
NL Industries Inc (NL) trades at $5.81, on a P/S of 1.9x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is NL Industries Inc overvalued?
NL Industries Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 42/100 (Grade D), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of NL Industries Inc (NL)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $6.00, about 3.3% above the current $5.81. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is NL Industries Inc's revenue?
NL Industries Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $158.58M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
NL Industries Inc's Altman Z-Score is 3.50, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustrySECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.85x
ROE-7.96%
Beta0.20
50D MA$6.17
200D MA$6.00
Shares out0.05B
Float0.01B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.1M
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