Quanex Building ProductsNX +7.31%65 Net Margin % is 0.72% as of Apr. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 2.79. 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 1,766 Construction companies, Quanex Building Products ranks worse than 88.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quanex Building Products's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.85 Med: 2.79 Max: 7.3
Current: -13.85
NX's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 88.56% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs NX: -13.85
Quanex Building Products (NYSE:NX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Quanex Building Products Net Margin % Related Terms
Quanex Building Products Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 0.72% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #1564 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Quanex Building Products' Net Margin % too high?
Quanex Building Products' current Net Margin % of 0.72% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 2.79. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Quanex Building Products' value of 0.72% is 81.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #1564 out of 1766 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 Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quanex Building Products' Net Margin % compare to APOG and LMB?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #1564 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places Quanex Building Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Quanex Building Products' value of 0.72% is 81.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Quanex Building Products has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quanex Building Products's current Net Margin % of 0.72% is 81.6% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quanex Building Products's current Net Margin % is 0.72%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 2.79. 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 Net Margin % is 0.72%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 81.6% below the Construction industry median of 3.92. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current Net Margin % is 0.72% 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:
Net Margin %: 0.72% (74% below median its 10-year median of 2.79)
GF Value™: $29.22 vs. price of $17.77 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.6% below the Construction median (#1564 of 1766)
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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