Quanex Building Products Corporation
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Daily timeframeQuanex Building Products Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes components for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the building products industry in the. The $1.02B market capitalization puts NX squarely in small-cap range for its industry. 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.
Market Cap
$1.02B
Beta
0.95
P/E (TTM)
22.91
P/E (Fwd)
10.57
EPS (TTM)
$0.97
EPS (Fwd)
$2.10
ROE
6.2%
ROA
3.5%
Cash
$62.1M
Total Debt
$842.5M
Free CF
$66.0M
52W Change
50.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NX stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, NX finished 0.53% above its 150-day moving average ($18.83) and 5.58% above its 200-day moving average ($17.93). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is NX overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, NX's RSI(14) was 29.1, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, NX has $62.1M in cash with $842.5M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $66.0M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 6.2% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $1.22B (2022) to $1.84B (2025), reflecting a 50% increase over the period.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Quanex Building Products Corporation and its sector.