NL Industries (NL)
NYSE:NL
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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 - $8.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.65K
Average Volume (3M)25.88K
Market Cap
$296.60M
Enterprise Value$192.99M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$105.03M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.43M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.69
Shares Outstanding48,862,736
10 Day Avg. Volume30,251
30 Day Avg. Volume25,875
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.74
Price to Sales (P/S)1.69
P/FCF Ratio-6.66
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.65
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-4.36
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
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and sizable equity give NL durable financial flexibility to fund operations, support the dividend, withstand cyclical downturns in manufacturing, and pursue strategic investments or M&A without relying on volatile external financing.
Top-line Momentum & MarginSustained revenue growth with a modestly improved gross margin indicates stronger demand and stable product economics at CompX. This durable top-line momentum creates potential operating-leverage benefits as volume scales, supporting a path toward restoring profitability.
Governance & Shareholder ReturnReincorporation to Delaware and enhanced indemnification modernize governance; reinstating a quarterly dividend signals disciplined capital allocation and management focus on shareholder returns, which can anchor investor expectations and long-term policy clarity.
Bears Say
Operating LossesMaterial negative net margins and continuing losses undermine sustainable internal capital generation and ROE. Persistent unprofitability constrains reinvestment in operations, limits retained-earnings growth, and forces reliance on balance sheet or non-operating sources to maintain dividends.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionWhile cash flow recovered to positive FCF, conversion is volatile and insufficient relative to losses (OCF covers ~0.51x of net income). Inconsistent cash generation limits capacity for predictable capex, dividends, or debt servicing and raises execution risk over the medium term.
Earnings Volatility From Investment StakeHeavy exposure to Kronos ties NL's consolidated results to TiO2 industry cycles and Kronos's earnings/dividend policy. This external investment volatility can mask or exacerbate operating performance swings at CompX and reduces predictability of consolidated cash flows and earnings.
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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 $8.60 in the past 12 months.
What is NL Industries’s market cap?
NL Industries’s market cap is $296.60M.
When is NL Industries’s upcoming earnings report date?
NL Industries’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 66 days.
How were NL Industries’s earnings last quarter?
NL Industries released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.09.
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 $0.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.52%.
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?
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NL Industries Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
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News Sentiment
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Bearish news 50%
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-9.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.31%
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
0.40% Insiders
5.31% Mutual Funds
1.58% Other Institutional Investors
90.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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