Quanex Building ProductsNX +0.79%65 Current Ratio is 2.28 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates NX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,787 Construction companies, Quanex Building Products ranks better than 74.37% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Quanex Building Products's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.28.
Quanex Building Products has a current ratio of 2.28. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quanex Building Products's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NX'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58 Med: 2 Max: 2.93
Current: 2.28
During the past 13 years, Quanex Building Products's highest Current Ratio was 2.93. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 2.00.
NX's Current Ratio is ranked better than 74.37% of 1787
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.58
vs NX: 2.28
Quanex Building Products (NYSE:NX) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Quanex Building Products Current Ratio Related Terms
Quanex Building Products Current Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Quanex Building Products's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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 Current Ratio of 2.28 as of Apr. 2026. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Quanex Building Products' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 2.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #458 out of 1787 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Quanex Building Products' Current Ratio too high?
Quanex Building Products' current Current Ratio of 2.28 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 2.93. The Construction industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. Quanex Building Products' value of 2.28 is 44.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #458 out of 1787 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Current Ratio compare to APOG and LMB?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #458 out of 1787 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Quanex Building Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. Quanex Building Products' value of 2.28 is 44.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Quanex Building Products' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 2.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Quanex Building Products has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Current Ratio among Construction companies is 1.58, based on 1,787 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quanex Building Products's current Current Ratio of 2.28 is 44.3% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Construction industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quanex Building Products's current Current Ratio is 2.28, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. 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 $17.96 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.28, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 44.3% above the Construction industry median of 1.58. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current Current Ratio is 2.28 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 $17.96 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.22.
GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NX:
Current Ratio: 2.28 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: $29.22 vs. price of $17.96 (38.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% above the Construction median (#458 of 1787)
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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