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11/04/2025: NX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
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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 11/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 605.12M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 28 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 28 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.97 | 52 Weeks Range 13.11 - 31.71 | Updated Date 11/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.11 - 31.71 | Updated Date 11/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.28% | Basic EPS (TTM) -5.97 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 6.8 | Enterprise Value 1485818360 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33 |
Enterprise Value 1485818360 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.81 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.78 | Shares Outstanding 45876838 | Shares Floating 40492816 |
Shares Outstanding 45876838 | Shares Floating 40492816 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.04 | Percent Institutions 102.8 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Quanex Building Products
Company Overview
History and Background
Quanex Building Products was founded in 1927 as a small metal fabricator. Over the decades, it has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to become a leading manufacturer of building products.
Core Business Areas
- North American Fenestration: Manufactures and sells window and door components to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in North America.
- European Fenestration: Similar to the North American segment, but focuses on serving the European market.
- North American Cabinet Components: Supplies kitchen and bath cabinet components to OEMs in North America.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by George Wilson (Chairman, President & CEO). Quanex operates with a decentralized structure, empowering individual business units while maintaining central oversight.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Window and Door Spacer Systems: These systems are used in insulating glass units to enhance thermal performance. Competitors include LBN Corporation and Fenzi Group. Market share data is fragmented and difficult to precisely ascertain, but Quanex is considered a market leader in North America.
- Window and Door Screens: Supplies window and door screens. Competitors include Phifer Incorporated. The market is fragmented, but Quanex holds a significant position.
- Cabinet Doors and Components: Manufactures and sells cabinet doors and other components. Competitors include Masterbrand Cabinets and American Woodmark. The market is competitive, with Quanex holding a moderate market share.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The building products industry is cyclical and influenced by housing starts, remodeling activity, and economic conditions. Trends include a focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and automation.
Positioning
Quanex is a leading supplier of components to OEMs in the building products industry. Its competitive advantages include a broad product portfolio, strong customer relationships, and a focus on innovation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for building products is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Quanex is positioned to capture a portion of this market by focusing on specific segments and geographies.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong market position in key segments
- Diversified product portfolio
- Established customer relationships
- Focus on innovation and product development
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclicality of the building products industry
- Dependence on OEM customers
- Potential for raw material price fluctuations
- Geographic concentration in North America
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographies
- Development of new products and services
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Increased demand for energy-efficient building products
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Changes in building codes and regulations
- Raw material price increases
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PGTI
- ANDERSEN
- MAS
Competitive Landscape
Quanex competes on the basis of product quality, service, and price. The company's advantages include its broad product portfolio and established customer relationships. They operate in a very fragmented market with many competitors.
Major Acquisitions
LMI Custom Mixing LLC
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 283
- Strategic Rationale: LMI Custom Mixing acquisition broadened its sealants business.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Quanex's historical growth has been driven by both organic initiatives and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates would be required to provide specific projections for Quanex's future growth.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new product development, capacity expansions, and acquisitions.
Summary
Quanex is a key player in the building products industry, holding a significant position in fenestration components. The company's diversified product line and customer relationships are strengths. However, it is vulnerable to industry cycles and raw material prices. Strategic expansions and innovations will be crucial for future success.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports (estimates)
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Market share data is estimated based on available information and may not be precise. Financial data should be independently verified.
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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