
Investors looking for stocks in the Building Products - Miscellaneous sector might want to consider either Quanex Building Products (NX) or Argan (AGX). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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) | $495.97M |
| EBITDA | $202.41M |
| Operating Margin | 9.69% |
| Return on Equity | 6.20% |
| Return on Assets | 3.63% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $40.97 |
| Book Value | $15.99 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.19 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.56 |
| EV/Revenue | 0.881 |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -84.10% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 1.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | $45.93M |
| Float | $39.37M |
| % Insiders | 1.26% |
| % Institutions | 117.88% |
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Investors looking for stocks in the Building Products - Miscellaneous sector might want to consider either Quanex Building Products (NX) or Argan (AGX). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Quanex Building Products NYSE: NX reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $501.8 million, up 1.3% from $495.3 million a year earlier, as higher pricing offset the effects of tariff reimbursements to customers. The company said volumes were flat, pricing increased about 3%, and tariff refunds reduced revenue by approximately 2%.

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Net Sales Growth Volumes Continue to Track Normal Seasonality Patterns Margin Expansion Realized in Hardware Solutions Segment and on Consolidated Basis $42.25 Million of Debt Repaid in 3Q26 Continued Progress and Execution on Working Capital Management

HOUSTON, Aug. 27, 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 September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2026.

HOUSTON, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE: NX) (“Quanex” or the “Company”) today announced plans to release its third quarter 2026 results on Thursday, September 3, 2026, after trading closes on the New York Stock Exchange.
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