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NL Industries (NL)
NYSE:NL
NL Stock Chart & Stats
$5.74
-$0.07(-0.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.74
-$0.07(-0.93%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.04 - $9.27
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.65K
Average Volume (3M)25.88K
Market Cap
$301.97M
Enterprise Value$200.55M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$101.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$500.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.2
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Mar 09, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.16
Shares Outstanding48,862,736
10 Day Avg. Volume30,251
30 Day Avg. Volume25,875
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)2.60
P/FCF Ratio15.72
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.66
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.26
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.25
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.55
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance Sheet / Low LeverageVery low leverage provides durable financial flexibility: it reduces default risk, preserves borrowing capacity for capex or M&A, and supports dividend payouts during downturns. Over a multi-month horizon this strength underpins operational continuity and strategic optionality.
Sustainable Operating MarginsConsistent gross and operating margins indicate durable operational efficiency and pricing power in core chemical and coatings businesses. Stable margins across cycles support cash generation potential and the ability to reinvest in product development and customer relationships over the medium term.
Moderate, Steady Revenue GrowthPositive mid-single-digit revenue growth reflects gradual market share retention and diversified end-market exposure. Sustained top-line expansion, even if modest, supports steady demand for industrial coatings and chemicals and provides a base for margin and cash-flow improvement over several quarters.
Bears Say
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flows signal difficulty converting reported profits into cash, which undermines the firm's ability to fund capex, debt servicing, and dividends without external financing. This structural cash generation weakness increases liquidity and execution risk over months.
Low Return On EquityA sub-3% ROE indicates limited effectiveness in generating profits from shareholder capital. Over time this constrains the company’s capacity to compound shareholder value, limits reinvestment returns, and raises questions about capital allocation and long-term competitiveness in its end markets.
Highly Negative Recent EPS GrowthAn ~83% decline in EPS points to significant earnings volatility or one-time losses that impair profit predictability. Such swings weaken management's ability to plan investments and sustain distributions; persistent earnings volatility raises execution and refinancing risks over a 2–6 month horizon.
NL Industries News
NL FAQ
What was NL Industries’s price range in the past 12 months?
NL Industries lowest stock price was $5.04 and its highest was $9.27 in the past 12 months.
What is NL Industries’s market cap?
NL Industries’s market cap is $301.97M.
When is NL Industries’s upcoming earnings report date?
NL Industries’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 09, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were NL Industries’s earnings last quarter?
NL Industries released its earnings results on Nov 06, 2025. The company reported -$0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.16.
Is NL Industries overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts NL Industries’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does NL Industries pay dividends?
NL Industries pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.09 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10.18%. See more information on NL Industries dividends here
What is NL Industries’s EPS estimate?
NL Industries’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does NL Industries have?
NL Industries has 48,862,736 shares outstanding.
What happened to NL Industries’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NL Industries reported an EPS of -$0.16 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.87%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NL Industries?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
NL Industries Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
NL Sentiment 50%
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News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-14.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
NL Industries
NL Industries, Inc. is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of various industrial products, with a strong focus on the chemical and coatings sectors. The company operates through its subsidiaries, which include Crown Crafts, Inc. and other entities involved in the production of specialty chemicals, coatings, and related products, serving a wide range of industries such as construction, automotive, and consumer goods.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.33% Insiders
5.26% Mutual Funds
1.73% Other Institutional Investors
90.31% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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