NL Nl Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Mar 19, 2025, the Nl Industries stock's P/E ratio is 5.8. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.38 and stock price of $8.01. The PE ratio has decreased by 59% from its last 4 quarters average of 14.3.

NL PE ratio history

How has NL's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Nl Industries has averaged 37.26 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 5.8 is 84% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten 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.

Today
5.75
Average
37.26
Median
10.62
Minimum
3.14
Maximum
393

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
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
Jun 2021 9.29 -33.93% $6.5 $0.7

NL average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of NL for the past years

Currently, NL's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
13.58
5-year avg
12.6
10-year avg
37.26
15-year avg
34.27

NL PE vs peers

What is NL's PE ratio compared to its 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 (5.8) than its peers average of 13.22.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
VHI Valhi Inc 4.74 $507.89M
NL Nl Industries Inc 5.75 $387.36M
KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc 10.48 $904.18M
TKR Timken Co 14.97 $5.26B
CIX Compx International Inc 16.38 $272.36M
ALLE Allegion plc 18.73 $11.07B
HUN Huntsman CORP N/A $2.81B
NNBR Nn Inc N/A $130.2M
EML Eastern Co N/A $163.2M

Frequently asked questions

What is Nl Industries's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for NL stock as of Mar 19, 2025, stands at 5.8.

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 13.58.

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 12.6.

What is the highest PE ratio for NL?

Over the last ten 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 84% below its 10-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 (Mar 19, 2025), Nl Industries's share price is $8.01. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.38. Therefore, Nl Industries's price to earnings ratio for today is 5.8. PE RATIO(5.8) = STOCK PRICE($8.01) / TTM EPS($1.38)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.