Quanex Building ProductsNX +7.31%65 EV-to-FCF is 18.41 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 13.93. 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 1,099 Construction companies, Quanex Building Products ranks worse than 59.42% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Quanex Building Products's Enterprise Value is $1,642 Mil.
Quanex Building Products's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $89 Mil. Therefore, Quanex Building Products's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quanex Building Products's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
NX'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.45 Med: 13.93 Max: 84.97
Current: 18.41
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Quanex Building Products was 84.97. The lowest was 5.45. And the median was 13.93.
NX's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 59.42% of 1099
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 13.49
vs NX: 18.41
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NYSE:NX) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:
Quanex Building Products's share price for today is $17.77.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Quanex Building Products EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Quanex Building Products EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Quanex Building Products's current Enterprise Value is $1,642 Mil.
Quanex Building Products's Free Cash Flow 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 $89 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.
Quanex Building Products (NX) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.41 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 13.93. Over the past decade, Quanex Building Products' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 5.45 to 84.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #653 out of 1099 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Quanex Building Products' EV-to-FCF too high?
Quanex Building Products' current EV-to-FCF of 18.41 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 13.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.45 to a high of 84.97. The Construction industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.49. Quanex Building Products' value of 18.41 is 36.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #653 out of 1099 companies in the Construction industry, which is below 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' EV-to-FCF compare to APOG and LMB?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #653 out of 1099 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Quanex Building Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.49. Quanex Building Products' value of 18.41 is 36.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Quanex Building Products' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 5.45 to 84.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.93 vs. the industry median of 13.49, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Construction companies is 13.49, based on 1,099 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quanex Building Products's current EV-to-FCF of 18.41 is 36.5% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quanex Building Products's current EV-to-FCF is 18.41, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 13.93. 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 EV-to-FCF is 18.41, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 13.93 and 36.5% above the Construction industry median of 13.49. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.41 as of Jun. 25, 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:
EV-to-FCF: 18.41 (32% above median its 10-year median of 13.93)
GF Value™: $29.22 vs. price of $17.77 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% above the Construction median (#653 of 1099)
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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