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Quanex Building Products's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $141 Mil. Quanex Building Products's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $495 Mil.
Quanex Building Products (NYSE:NX) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Quanex Building Products had a gross margin of 28.19% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Quanex Building Products Gross Profit Related Terms
Quanex Building Products Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $495 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Quanex Building Products (NX) has a Gross Profit of $495 Mil as of Jul. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors.
Is Quanex Building Products' Gross Profit too high?
Quanex Building Products' current Gross Profit is $495 Mil. Overall, Quanex Building Products has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quanex Building Products' Gross Profit compare to APOG and SWIM?
Quanex Building Products' Gross Profit of $495 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Construction company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Construction industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. Quanex Building Products's current Gross Profit is $495 Mil. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.71, compared to a current price of $22.93 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $495 Mil. Quanex Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current Gross Profit is $495 Mil as of Jul. 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 $22.93 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.71.
GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NX:
Gross Profit: $495 Mil
GF Value™: $23.71 vs. price of $22.93 (3.3% 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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