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NX vs APOG, LMB, JBI: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Quanex Building Products's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanex Building Products's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quanex Building Products's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio of -0.08 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors.
Is Quanex Building Products' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Quanex Building Products' current Total Payout Ratio is -0.08. Overall, Quanex Building Products has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quanex Building Products' Total Payout Ratio compare to APOG and LMB?
Quanex Building Products' Total Payout Ratio of -0.08 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Construction company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Construction industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Quanex Building Products and its competitors. Quanex Building Products's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.08. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.25, compared to a current price of $20.88 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -0.08. Quanex Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quanex Building Products (NX), the current Total Payout Ratio is -0.08 as of Aug. 06, 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 $20.88 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.25.
GuruFocus considers Quanex Building Products to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NX:
Total Payout Ratio: -0.08
GF Value™: $29.25 vs. price of $20.88 (28.6% 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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