Quanex Building Products's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.42.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-4.24.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Quanex Building Products was 26.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -8.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Quanex Building Products's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
NX'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -67.2 Med: 0.3 Max: 124.1
Current: -8.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Quanex Building Products was 124.10% per year. The lowest was -67.20% per year. And the median was 0.30% per year.
NX's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 75.52% of 1381
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs NX: -8.50
Quanex Building Products (NYSE:NX) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Quanex Building Products EBIT per Share Related Terms
Quanex Building Products EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4.24
* 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 EBIT per Share of $-4.24 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #1043 out of 1381 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Quanex Building Products' EBIT per Share too high?
Quanex Building Products' current EBIT per Share is $-4.24. Based on the distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #1043 out of 1381 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EBIT per Share compare to SWIM and JBI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #1043 out of 1381 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Quanex Building Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 8.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Construction company?
The median EBIT per Share among Construction companies is 8.80, based on 1,381 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EBIT per Share is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quanex Building Products's current EBIT per Share is $-4.24. 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 $29.23, compared to a current price of $17.08 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $-4.24. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current EBIT per Share is $-4.24 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 $17.08 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.23.
GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NX:
EBIT per Share: $-4.24
GF Value™: $29.23 vs. price of $17.08 (41.6% below fair value)
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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