NX (Quanex Building Products) EV-to-EBITDA: -20.81 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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NX Quanex Building Products Corp NX
65 GF Score
Price $20.87
GF Value $29.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Quanex Building Products EV-to-EBITDA?

Quanex Building Products NX +8.58% 65 EV-to-EBITDA is -20.81 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates NX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,476 Construction companies, Quanex Building Products ranks worse than 67750.61% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Quanex Building Products's enterprise value is $1,784 Mil. Quanex Building Products's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-86 Mil. Therefore, Quanex Building Products's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -20.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Quanex Building Products's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NX' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.65   Med: 8.35   Max: 33.21
Current: -20.81

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Quanex Building Products was 33.21. The lowest was -26.65. And the median was 8.35.

NX's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1476 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.985 vs NX: -20.81

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-04), Quanex Building Products's stock price is $20.87. Quanex Building Products's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-5.630. Therefore, Quanex Building Products's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Quanex Building Products  (NYSE:NX) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Quanex Building Products's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=20.87/-5.630
=At Loss

Quanex Building Products's share price for today is $20.87.
Quanex Building Products's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-5.630.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Quanex Building Products EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Quanex Building Products EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quanex Building Products's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Quanex Building Products Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Quanex Building Products Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.78 -13.13 -17.12 -24.28 -20.31

NX vs APOG, LMB, JBI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Quanex Building Products's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Quanex Building Products EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Quanex Building Products's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1784.194/-85.756
=-20.81

Quanex Building Products's current Enterprise Value is $1,784 Mil.
Quanex Building Products's EBITDA 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 $-86 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -20.81 mean?
Quanex Building Products (NX) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -20.81 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Quanex Building Products. According to the industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #999999 out of 1476 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Quanex Building Products' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Quanex Building Products' current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.81. Based on the distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #999999 out of 1476 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quanex Building Products' EV-to-EBITDA compare to APOG and LMB?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #999999 out of 1476 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Quanex Building Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 8.99, based on 1,476 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Quanex Building Products. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quanex Building Products's current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.81. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.25, compared to a current price of $20.87 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.81. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.81 as of Aug. 04, 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 $20.87 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.25. GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NX:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -20.81
  • GF Value™: $29.25 vs. price of $20.87 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

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Address 945 Bunker Hill Road, Suite 900, Houston, TX, USA, 77024
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.
65GF Score

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$20.87
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$29.25
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