NX Quanex Building Products PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Jun 5, 2025, the NX stock has a PE ratio of 42.73. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.4 and the stock price of $17.09 per share. An increase of 52% 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 40.76. The current 42.73 price-to-earnings ratio is 4.8% more 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 Price vs fair value
NX average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of NX is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
NX PE vs peers
NX's PE ratio is above its peer stocks BLDR and AA. Quanex Building Products's current PE ratio of 42.73 is more than the average of its peers, which is 18.0.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AA Alcoa Corp | 7.91 | $7.29B |
| BLDR Builders FirstSource Inc | 14.48 | $12.6B |
| VMI Valmont Industries Inc | 18.62 | $6.47B |
| SSD Simpson Manufacturing Co Inc | 20.63 | $6.67B |
| KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corp | 28.52 | $1.25B |
| NX Quanex Building Products CORP | 51.33 | $969.64M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Quanex Building Products's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NX stock as of Jun 5, 2025, stands at 42.73.
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 16.73.
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 4.8% above 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 (Jun 5, 2025), Quanex Building Products's share price is $17.09. 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 42.73. PE RATIO(42.73) = STOCK PRICE($17.09) / TTM EPS($0.4)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.