Quanex Building Products's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 39.5.
Quanex Building Products's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 72.65.
Quanex Building Products's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 32.28.
Therefore, Quanex Building Products's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 79.87.
Quanex Building Products (NYSE:NX) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Quanex Building Products Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Quanex Building Products Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quanex Building Products's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Quanex Building Products Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
NX vs SWIM, JBI, LMB: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Quanex Building Products's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Quanex Building Products Cash Conversion Cycle vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Quanex Building Products Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Quanex Building Products's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Quanex Building Products (NX) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 79.87 as of Apr. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors.
Is Quanex Building Products' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Quanex Building Products' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 79.87. The Construction industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.81. Quanex Building Products' value of 79.87 is 43.1% above this industry median. Overall, Quanex Building Products has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quanex Building Products' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to SWIM and JBI?
Quanex Building Products' Cash Conversion Cycle of 79.87 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.81. Quanex Building Products' value of 79.87 is 43.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Construction company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Construction companies is 55.81, based on 1,763 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quanex Building Products's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 79.87 is 43.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quanex Building Products's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 79.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quanex Building Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quanex Building Products (NX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.22, compared to a current price of $18.26 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 79.87 and 43.1% above the Construction industry median of 55.81. Quanex Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 79.87 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Quanex Building Products (NX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quanex Building Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.26 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.22.
GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NX:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 79.87
GF Value™: $29.22 vs. price of $18.26 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% above the Construction median
No single metric tells the full story. See the NX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quanex Building Products Corp is a manufacturer of components sold to original equipment manufacturers in the building products industry. It manufactures engineered products like window and door components that include flexible insulating glass spacers, extruded vinyl profiles, window and door screens, solar panel sealants and precision-formed metal and wood products among others. Its four operating segments are North American Fenestration being the key revenue driver, European Fenestration, North American Cabinet Components, and Tyman. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.
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