Quanex Building ProductsNX +0.79%65 OCF Yield % is 17.90 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 13.68. 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 1,787 Construction companies, Quanex Building Products ranks better than 79.41% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Quanex Building Products OCF Yield % Related Terms
Quanex Building Products OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 17.90 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 13.68. Over the past decade, Quanex Building Products' OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.83 to 40.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #368 out of 1787 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Quanex Building Products' OCF Yield % too high?
Quanex Building Products' current OCF Yield % of 17.90 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 13.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.83 to a high of 40.80. The Construction industry median OCF Yield % is 5.48. Quanex Building Products' value of 17.90 is 226.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #368 out of 1787 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' OCF Yield % compare to APOG and LMB?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #368 out of 1787 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Quanex Building Products in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.48. Quanex Building Products' value of 17.90 is 226.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Quanex Building Products' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.83 to 40.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.68 vs. the industry median of 5.48, 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 OCF Yield % for a Construction company?
The median OCF Yield % among Construction companies is 5.48, based on 1,787 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quanex Building Products's current OCF Yield % of 17.90 is 226.6% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quanex Building Products's current OCF Yield % is 17.90, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 13.68. 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 $17.96 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 17.90, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 13.68 and 226.6% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current OCF Yield % is 17.90 as of Jun. 27, 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 $17.96 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.22.
GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NX:
OCF Yield %: 17.90 (31% above median its 10-year median of 13.68)
GF Value™: $29.22 vs. price of $17.96 (38.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 226.6% above the Construction median (#368 of 1787)
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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