NX (Quanex Building Products) ROCE %: 4.43% (As of Apr. 2026)


NX Quanex Building Products Corp NX
65 GF Score
Price $17.77
GF Value $29.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Quanex Building Products ROCE %?

Quanex Building Products NX +7.31% 65 ROCE % is 4.43% as of Apr. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Quanex Building Products's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.43%.

Quanex Building Products  (NYSE:NX) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Quanex Building Products ROCE % Related Terms

Quanex Building Products ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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 ROCE % Chart

Quanex Building Products Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROCE %
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Quanex Building Products Quarterly Data
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Quanex Building Products ROCE % Calculation

Quanex Building Products's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=-186.781/( ( (2319.788 - 272.867) + (1968.233 - 281.545) )/ 2 )
=-186.781/( (2046.921+1686.688)/ 2 )
=-186.781/1866.8045
=-10.01 %

Quanex Building Products's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=76.632/( ( (1978.163 - 245.836) + (1993.175 - 265.12) )/ 2 )
=76.632/( ( 1732.327 + 1728.055 )/ 2 )
=76.632/1730.191
=4.43 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 4.43% mean?
Quanex Building Products (NX) has a ROCE % of 4.43% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Quanex Building Products' ROCE % too high?
Quanex Building Products' current ROCE % is 4.43%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.25. Quanex Building Products' value of 4.43% is 46.3% below this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to APOG and LMB?
Quanex Building Products' ROCE % of 4.43% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.25. Quanex Building Products' value of 4.43% is 46.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.25, based on 1,754 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quanex Building Products's current ROCE % of 4.43% is 46.3% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quanex Building Products's current ROCE % is 4.43%. 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 ROCE % is 4.43% and 46.3% below the Construction industry median of 8.25. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current ROCE % is 4.43% 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:

  • ROCE %: 4.43%
  • GF Value™: $29.22 vs. price of $17.77 (39.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.3% below the Construction median

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 Business Description

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.
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