NX (Quanex Building Products) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


NX Quanex Building Products Corp NX
65 GF Score
Price $18.65
GF Value $29.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Quanex Building Products Moat Score?

Quanex Building Products NX +2.53% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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. Among 1,840 Construction companies, Quanex Building Products ranks better than 95% on this metric.

Quanex Building Products has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Quanex Building Products has Narrow Moat: Quanex Building Products Corp has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized building products and moderate market share. The company benefits from some economies of scale and customer loyalty, but lacks strong brand strength, pricing power, and significant regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Quanex Building Products might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Quanex Building Products  (NYSE:NX) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Quanex Building Products Moat Score Related Terms

NX vs SWIM, JBI, LMB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Quanex Building Products's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Quanex Building Products (NX) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #92 out of 1840 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Quanex Building Products' Moat Score too high?
Quanex Building Products' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #92 out of 1840 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Moat Score compare to SWIM and JBI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #92 out of 1840 companies for Moat Score. This places Quanex Building Products in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Quanex Building Products's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $18.65 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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 $18.65 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.22. GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NX:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $29.22 vs. price of $18.65 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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Quanex Building Products Business Description

Other Exchanges 4Q2:Germany
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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