NX
Quanex Building Products
NYSE: NX · INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
$20.11
+2.65% today
Updated 2026-05-06
Market cap
$899.93M
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
0.49x
EPS (TTM)
$-5.20
Dividend yield
1.29%
52W range
$11 – $23
Volume
0.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
47
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C5.0
Quality
C+3.5
Profitability
D7.7
Valuation
B+—/9
Piotroski F-Score
—
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Altman Z-Score
—
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$28.75
+42.96%
12-Month target
—
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Intrinsic (DCF)
$98.50
Margin of safety
+77.31%
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ 77.31% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Thin margins at -13.00%
- Negative free cash flow $-31.50M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.22B | $1.13B | $1.28B | $1.84B | $1.85B |
| Net income | $88.34M | $82.50M | $33.06M | $-250.81M | $-4.07M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-5.20 |
| Free cash flow | $64.84M | $109.66M | $51.73M | $102.25M | $-31.50M |
| Profit margin | 7.23% | 7.30% | 2.59% | -13.65% | -13.00% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | WALTZ, WILLIAM E JR. | Buy | 1,206 | $20.85 |
| 2026-02-26 | SHAH, MANISH H | Buy | 1,139 | $20.85 |
| 2026-02-26 | LIPPERT, JASON | Buy | 1,139 | $20.85 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Quanex Building Products trades at $20.11. Our Smart Value Score of 47/100 indicates the stock is fair. TTM revenue stands at $1.85B. with profit margins at -13.00%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $98.50.
Frequently asked questions
What is Quanex Building Products's stock price?
Quanex Building Products (NX) trades at $20.11.
Is Quanex Building Products overvalued?
Smart Value Score 47/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $98.50.
What is the price target of Quanex Building Products (NX)?
The analyst target price is $28.75, representing +43.0% upside from the current price of $20.11.
What is the intrinsic value of Quanex Building Products (NX)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $98.50, a +77.3% margin of safety versus $20.11.
What is Quanex Building Products's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.85B.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryBUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.49x
ROE-28.20%
Beta0.96
50D MA$18.93
200D MA$17.32
Shares out0.05B
Float0.04B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.5M
Performance
1 week-8.58%
1 month+6.24%
3 months-4.28%
YTD+20.61%
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3 years—
5 years—