NL Nl Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Jul 10, 2025, the Nl Industries stock's P/E ratio is 5.47. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.25 and stock price of $6.84. The PE ratio has decreased by 31% from its last 4 quarters average of 7.9.
NL PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Nl Industries has averaged 26.01 over the last nine years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 5.47 is 79% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last nine years, NL's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2016 quarter at 393, when the price was $3.93 and the EPS was $0.01. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 3.14 with a price of $7.85 and an EPS of $2.5.
Nl Industries PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 115.85% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -77.22% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.63 | N/A | $7.77 | $1.38 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $5.61 | -$0.05 |
| 2022 | 9.87 | 40% | $6.81 | $0.69 |
| 2021 | 7.05 | -55.74% | $7.4 | $1.05 |
| 2020 | 15.93 | 115.85% | $4.78 | $0.3 |
| 2019 | 7.38 | N/A | $3.91 | $0.53 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $3.51 | -$0.84 |
| 2017 | 5.99 | -77.22% | $14.25 | $2.38 |
| 2016 | 26.29 | N/A | $8.15 | $0.31 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $3.04 | -$0.49 |
| 2014 | 14.58 | N/A | $8.6 | $0.59 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $11.18 | -$1.14 |
| 2012 | 7.48 | -3.11% | $11.45 | $1.53 |
| 2011 | 7.72 | -3.14% | $12.97 | $1.68 |
| 2010 | 7.97 | N/A | $11.16 | $1.4 |
Nl Industries PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 6.32 | 12.26% | $7.9 | $1.25 |
| Dec 2024 | 5.63 | -9.78% | $7.77 | $1.38 |
| Sep 2024 | 6.24 | -53.43% | $7.43 | $1.19 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.4 | -57.95% | $6.03 | $0.45 |
| Mar 2024 | 31.87 | N/A | $7.33 | $0.23 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $5.61 | -$0.05 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $4.75 | -$0.33 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $5.53 | -$0.51 |
| Mar 2023 | 35.65 | 261.2% | $6.06 | $0.17 |
| Dec 2022 | 9.87 | 44.3% | $6.81 | $0.69 |
| Sep 2022 | 6.84 | 5.39% | $7.73 | $1.13 |
| Jun 2022 | 6.49 | 4.68% | $9.87 | $1.52 |
| Mar 2022 | 6.2 | -12.06% | $7.19 | $1.16 |
| Dec 2021 | 7.05 | 1.59% | $7.4 | $1.05 |
| Sep 2021 | 6.94 | -25.3% | $5.76 | $0.83 |
NL Price vs fair value
NL average PE ratio chart
Currently, NL's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
NL PE vs peers
NL's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks ALLE and TKR, but it is above VHI's. Nl Industries is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (5.47) than its peers average of 13.61.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VHI Valhi Inc | 4.51 | $523.74M |
| NL Nl Industries Inc | 5.47 | $334.12M |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | 7.87 | $760.39M |
| TKR Timken Co | 16.82 | $5.5B |
| CIX Compx International Inc | 17.69 | $318.19M |
| ALLE Allegion plc | 21.16 | $13.04B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $2.06B |
| NNBR Nn Inc | N/A | $107.96M |
| EML Eastern Co | N/A | $150.53M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nl Industries's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NL stock as of Jul 10, 2025, stands at 5.47.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Nl Industries (NL)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for NL stock is 14.48.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Nl Industries (NL)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for NL stock is 12.14.
What is the highest PE ratio for NL?
Over the last nine years, the Sep 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 393.
How does the current PE ratio for NL compare to its historical average?
NL's price to earnings ratio is currently 79% below its 9-year historical average.
Why is Nl Industries's PE ratio so low?
NL's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is NL's PE ratio calculated (Nl Industries PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 10, 2025), Nl Industries's share price is $6.84. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $1.25. Therefore, Nl Industries's price to earnings ratio for today is 5.47. PE RATIO(5.47) = STOCK PRICE($6.84) / TTM EPS($1.25)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.