NX Quanex Building Products PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 21, 2025, the NX stock has a PE ratio of 38.75. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.4 and the stock price of $15.5 per share. An increase of 38% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 28.2 of the past four quarters.
NX PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Quanex Building Products over the last ten years is 41.26. The current 38.75 price-to-earnings ratio is 6% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, NX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jan 2017 quarter at 329.17, with a price of $19.75 and an EPS of $0.06. The Oct 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 8.3, with a price of $22.16 and an EPS of $2.67.
Quanex Building Products PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 198.41% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -51.77% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.93 | 198.41% | $29.06 | $0.91 |
| 2023 | 10.7 | 28.92% | $26.85 | $2.51 |
| 2022 | 8.3 | -31.12% | $22.16 | $2.67 |
| 2021 | 12.05 | -21.85% | $20.72 | $1.72 |
| 2020 | 15.42 | N/A | $18.2 | $1.18 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $19.29 | -$1.42 |
| 2018 | 19.25 | -51.77% | $14.82 | $0.77 |
| 2017 | 39.91 | N/A | $21.95 | $0.55 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $16.3 | -$0.05 |
| 2015 | 40.15 | 58.45% | $18.87 | $0.47 |
| 2014 | 25.34 | N/A | $20.02 | $0.79 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $17.78 | -$0.32 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $19.77 | -$0.45 |
| 2011 | 61.46 | 111.49% | $14.75 | $0.24 |
| 2010 | 29.06 | N/A | $18.02 | $0.62 |
Quanex Building Products PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 52.5 | 64.42% | $21 | $0.4 |
| Oct 2024 | 31.93 | 116.04% | $29.06 | $0.91 |
| Jul 2024 | 14.78 | 9.48% | $33.4 | $2.26 |
| Apr 2024 | 13.5 | 14.12% | $33.22 | $2.46 |
| Jan 2024 | 11.83 | 10.56% | $31.22 | $2.64 |
| Oct 2023 | 10.7 | -7.6% | $26.85 | $2.51 |
| Jul 2023 | 11.58 | 36.4% | $28.14 | $2.43 |
| Apr 2023 | 8.49 | -21.32% | $19.1 | $2.25 |
| Jan 2023 | 10.79 | 30% | $25.89 | $2.4 |
| Oct 2022 | 8.3 | -13.63% | $22.16 | $2.67 |
| Jul 2022 | 9.61 | 8.96% | $24.61 | $2.56 |
| Apr 2022 | 8.82 | -26.32% | $19.22 | $2.18 |
| Jan 2022 | 11.97 | -0.66% | $21.79 | $1.82 |
| Oct 2021 | 12.05 | -14.11% | $20.72 | $1.72 |
| Jul 2021 | 14.03 | -13.13% | $24.84 | $1.77 |
NX average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of NX is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.
NX PE vs peers
NX's PE ratio is less than its peer stock AA, but it is above BLDR's and SSD's. Quanex Building Products's current PE ratio of 38.75 is more than the average of its peers, which is 16.34.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BLDR Builders FirstSource Inc | 12.5 | $12.96B |
| VMI Valmont Industries Inc | 15.57 | $5.4B |
| KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corp | 18.44 | $863.79M |
| SSD Simpson Manufacturing Co Inc | 18.85 | $6.05B |
| NX Quanex Building Products CORP | 38.75 | $732.07M |
| AA Alcoa Corp | 89.62 | $6.03B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Quanex Building Products's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NX stock as of Apr 21, 2025, stands at 38.75.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Quanex Building Products (NX)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for NX stock is 16.07.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Quanex Building Products (NX)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for NX stock is 15.44.
What is the highest PE ratio for NX?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 329.17 and it was in the Jan 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for NX compare to its historical average?
NX's current price to earnings ratio is 6% below its 10-year historical average.
How is NX's PE ratio calculated (Quanex Building Products 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 (Apr 21, 2025), Quanex Building Products's share price is $15.5. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $0.4. Therefore, Quanex Building Products's price to earnings ratio for today is 38.75. PE RATIO(38.75) = STOCK PRICE($15.5) / TTM EPS($0.4)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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