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Quanex Building Products (NX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: NX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $28
1 Year Target Price $28
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 0.77% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 671.18M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 28 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 28 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1 | 52 Weeks Range 14.31 - 31.71 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.31 - 31.71 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.10% | Basic EPS (TTM) -6.35 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-09-04 | When After Market | Estimate 0.84 | Actual 0.69 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -15.45% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.62% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.92% | Return on Equity (TTM) -43.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 7.02 | Enterprise Value 1507839242 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.36 |
Enterprise Value 1507839242 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.36 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.16 | Shares Outstanding 45876838 | Shares Floating 40492816 |
Shares Outstanding 45876838 | Shares Floating 40492816 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.04 | Percent Institutions 102.86 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Quanex Building Products
Company Overview
History and Background
Quanex Building Products was founded in 1927. Initially focused on steel processing, it evolved into a leading manufacturer of building products, particularly for the window and door industry. Significant milestones include strategic acquisitions and expansions into different product lines.
Core Business Areas
- North American Fenestration: Focuses on manufacturing window and door components for residential and commercial markets in North America, including insulating glass spacers, screens, and hardware.
- International Fenestration: Supplies similar window and door components to markets outside of North America. Offers more focus on specialty products like flexible spacers.
- Building Products: Provides engineered wood products such as vinyl decking and fencing.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other executive officers. The organizational structure is hierarchical with regional and product-based divisions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Insulating Glass Spacers: Quanex is a leading global supplier of insulating glass spacers for windows and doors. Market share is estimated to be significant but varies regionally (estimated at over 30% globally). Competitors include Saint-Gobain, Technoform Bautec, and Allmetal Inc.
- Window and Door Screens: Offers a variety of window and door screens. Market share is smaller compared to spacers, but still a relevant offering (estimated at 10-15% in North America). Competitors include Phifer Incorporated, MMI Products, and New York Wire.
- Vinyl Decking: Offers a variety of vinyl decking. Market share is smaller compared to fenestration products. Competitors include Trex and TimberTech.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The building products industry is cyclical and influenced by housing starts, renovation spending, and economic conditions. Demand is also impacted by energy efficiency regulations and trends in architectural design.
Positioning
Quanex Building Products is a key supplier in the window and door component market, with a reputation for quality and innovation. Its competitive advantages include its global reach, broad product portfolio, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global fenestration market (windows and doors) is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Quanex is positioned within the component segment of this market. TAM is subject to external factors, but is expected to grow in the long term.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong market position in insulating glass spacers
- Diversified product portfolio
- Global presence
- Established customer relationships
- Strong balance sheet
Weaknesses
- Cyclical business model
- Dependence on the housing market
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Limited pricing power in certain product lines
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new products and technologies
- Increased demand for energy-efficient building products
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Rising raw material costs
- Changes in building codes and regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MAS
- PGTI
- AND
- CMC
Competitive Landscape
Quanex has a strong presence in specific product categories, but faces competition from larger diversified building products companies and smaller regional players. They compete on price, quality, and innovation.
Major Acquisitions
LumiGlass S.r.l.
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 42
- Strategic Rationale: Expands Quanex's presence in the European market and adds advanced glass processing capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been cyclical, driven by the housing market and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project moderate revenue growth in the coming years, driven by demand for energy-efficient building products. EPS growth may be stronger due to cost-cutting measures.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new manufacturing technologies and expansion into new product lines, like decking.
Summary
Quanex Building Products holds a robust market position in the fenestration components sector, bolstered by a diversified product range and strategic acquisitions. Its dependence on the cyclical housing market presents a vulnerability, necessitating a focus on operational efficiencies and expansion into less volatile markets. While current initiatives support growth, potential economic downturns and raw material price fluctuations require careful navigation. Overall, Quanex shows stable performance within a competitive industry.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Investor Presentations, Press Releases, Market Research Reports, Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Actual results may vary. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Quanex Building Products
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-12-30 | President, CEO & Chairman Mr. George L. Wilson | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Building Products & Equipment | Full time employees 7068 | Website https://www.quanex.com |
Full time employees 7068 | Website https://www.quanex.com | ||
Quanex Building Products Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides components for the fenestration 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. In addition, the company provides various non-fenestration components and products, including solar panel sealants, trim moldings, vinyl decking, water retention barriers, conservatory roof components, and commercial access solutions. It sells its products to original equipment manufacturers in the building products industry through sales representatives, direct sales force, distributors, and independent sales agents. Quanex Building Products Corporation was founded in 1927 and is based in Houston, Texas.
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