NX (Quanex Building Products) EPS (Basic): $-5.63 (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

What is Quanex Building Products EPS (Basic)?

Quanex Building Products NX +7.31% 65 EPS (Basic) is $-5.63 as of Apr. 2026. 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.

Quanex Building Products's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.07. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-5.63.

Quanex Building Products's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.07. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-5.63.

Quanex Building Products's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.25. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.76.

During the past 12 months, Quanex Building Products's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -17.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -5.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 11.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 18.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Quanex Building Products's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 92.60% per year. The lowest was -65.70% per year. And the median was 3.90% per year.

Quanex Building Products (NYSE:NX) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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Quanex Building Products EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Quanex Building Products EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Quanex Building Products's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Oct. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(-250.806	-	0)	/	46.170
	=	-5.43

Quanex Building Products's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Apr. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(3.35	-	0)	/	45.483
	=	0.07

EPS (Basic) 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 $-5.63

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $-5.63 mean?

Quanex Building Products (NX) has a EPS (Basic) of $-5.63 as of Apr. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors.

Is Quanex Building Products' EPS (Basic) too high?

Quanex Building Products' current EPS (Basic) is $-5.63. 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' EPS (Basic) compare to APOG and LMB?

Quanex Building Products' EPS (Basic) of $-5.63 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Construction company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Construction industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. Quanex Building Products's current EPS (Basic) is $-5.63. 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 $17.77 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $-5.63. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current EPS (Basic) is $-5.63 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 $17.77 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.22. GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NX:

EPS (Basic): $-5.63
GF Value™: $29.22 vs. price of $17.77 (39.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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Quanex Building Products Business Description

Industry Industrials Construction

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Address 945 Bunker Hill Road, Suite 900, Houston, TX, USA, 77024

Website https://www.quanex.com

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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