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Quanex Building ProductsNX -1.89%63 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.14% as of Apr. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 5.54. GuruFocus rates NX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,783 Construction companies, Quanex Building Products ranks worse than 96.19% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Quanex Building Products's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $13 Mil. Quanex Building Products's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,172 Mil. Therefore, Quanex Building Products's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quanex Building Products's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NX'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.19 Med: 5.54 Max: 17.54
Current: -22.19
During the past 13 years, Quanex Building Products's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.54%. The lowest was -22.19%. And the median was 5.54%.
NX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 96.19% of 1783
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.04
vs NX: -22.19
Quanex Building Products (NYSE:NX) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Quanex Building Products Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Quanex Building Products Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quanex Building Products's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
NX vs SWIM, JBI, LMB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Quanex Building Products's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.14% mean?
Quanex Building Products (NX) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.14% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 5.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #1715 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Quanex Building Products' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Quanex Building Products' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.14% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 5.54. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04. Quanex Building Products' value of 1.14% is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #1715 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quanex Building Products has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quanex Building Products' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SWIM and JBI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #1715 out of 1783 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Quanex Building Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04. Quanex Building Products' value of 1.14% is 62.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.54 vs. the industry median of 3.04, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.04, based on 1,783 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quanex Building Products's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.14% is 62.5% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quanex Building Products's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.14%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 5.54. 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 $29.24, compared to a current price of $18.21 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.14%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 5.54 and 62.5% below the Construction industry median of 3.04. Quanex Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.14% 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 $18.21 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.24.
GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NX:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.14% (79% below median its 10-year median of 5.54)
GF Value™: $29.24 vs. price of $18.21 (37.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% below the Construction median (#1715 of 1783)
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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