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 commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes energy-efficient window and door systems, along with advanced engineered wood solutions, catering to both residential and commercial markets. Leveraging proprietary technologies and operational excellence, Quanex is strategically positioned to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly building solutions, thereby enhancing its competitive edge and driving long-term value for investors.
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.86B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $491.85M |
| EBITDA | $205.65M |
| Operating Margin | 4.05% |
| Return on Equity | -29.70% |
| Return on Assets | 3.04% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $40.78 |
| Book Value | $15.99 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.32 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.51 |
| EV/Revenue | 0.963 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -84.10% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 2.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | $45.93M |
| Float | $39.39M |
| % Insiders | 1.26% |
| % Institutions | 117.87% |
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Investors looking for stocks in the Building Products - Miscellaneous sector might want to consider either Quanex Building Products (NX) or James Hardie (JHX). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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Investors with an interest in Building Products - Miscellaneous stocks have likely encountered both Quanex Building Products (NX) and Construction Partners (ROAD). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Quanex Building Products Corporation trades at a steep discount, with a forward P/E over 50% below the sector average and strong cash flow yield. NX faces significant margin pressure from broad-based input cost inflation and a make-to-stock model that delays price recovery. The Tyman acquisition expanded NX's reach but increased leverage to 3.1x net debt/EBITDA, limiting financial flexibility amid weak residential construction demand.
Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Quanex Building Products NYSE: NX reported a modest increase in fiscal second-quarter revenue but sharply lower earnings, as inflation in raw materials, freight and logistics weighed on margins and led the company to withhold reaffirmation of its prior full-year outlook.
Net Sales Growth of ~2% Year-Over-Year Volumes Tracking Normal Seasonality Patterns Price vs Cost Imbalance Being Addressed Executing on Working Capital Management
HOUSTON, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) (“Quanex” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share on the Company's common stock, payable June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2026.
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