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Quanex Building Products(NX)
USD --+0.00%
Reward59Moderate
Risk55Medium-High
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Thin -14% profit margin
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Quanex Building Products | Industrials
Value Trap
Market Cap:957.82M
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Reward Rating
59
Moderate
Top 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
55
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $28.00.

What is Quanex Building Products?

Quanex Building Products Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes components for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the building products industry in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia, and internationally.

NX · Verdict

Solid reward · elevated risk

NX stands out on valuation and growth, but watch the profitability signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

NX · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation88/100

    P/E 6.8× · PEG 0.81

  • Growth71/100

    Revenue +14.6% CAGR

Watchouts 2

  • Profitability23/100

    -14% net margin · -29% ROE

  • Balance sheet31/100

    Current ratio 2.04

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Quanex Building Products?

Quanex Building Products Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes components for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the building products industry in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia, and internationally. It offers energy-efficient flexible insulating glass spacers, extruded vinyl profiles, window and door screens, precision-formed metal and wood products, window and door seals, and window and door hardware. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 957.82M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (59)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorIndustrials
Market Cap957.82M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield1.53%
52 Week High22.975
52 Week Low10.9865
Last AnnualOctober
IPO Date12/30/1987
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding46M
No. of Employees7,071
IndustryBuilding Products & Equipment
ExchangeNYSE
Beta0.935
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.quanex.com
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