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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Quanex Building Products's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -11.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quanex Building Products's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NX'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.5 Med: 0.1 Max: 23.7
Current: -11.3
During the past 13 years, Quanex Building Products's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 23.70%. The lowest was -38.50%. And the median was 0.10%.
NX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 82.71% of 943
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs NX: -11.30
Quanex Building Products (NYSE:NX) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Quanex Building Products 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
NX vs APOG, SWIM, JBI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Quanex Building Products's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Quanex Building Products 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -11.30 mean?
Quanex Building Products (NX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -11.30 as of Jul. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Quanex Building Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #780 out of 943 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Quanex Building Products' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Quanex Building Products' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.30. Based on the distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #780 out of 943 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quanex Building Products has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quanex Building Products' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to APOG and SWIM?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quanex Building Products ranks #780 out of 943 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Quanex Building Products in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Quanex Building Products and its competitors. Quanex Building Products's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.30. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.71, compared to a current price of $22.93 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.30. Quanex Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.30 as of Jul. 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 $22.93 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.71.
GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NX:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -11.30
GF Value™: $23.71 vs. price of $22.93 (3.3% below fair value)
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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