AlphaStocks
4.9
Weak

Quanex Building Products CORP (NX)

Industrials / Building Products

S&P SmallCap 600

$18.14

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#601out of 1127 in Industrials

Is Quanex Building Products CORP a Good Investment in 2026?

Quanex Building Products CORP (NX) scores 4.9 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Piotroski model is the most favorable, rating Quanex Building Products CORP as Neutral. However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 97%). Quanex Building Products CORP currently trades below its estimated fair value of $24, suggesting potential upside. Quanex Building Products CORP ranks #601 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

ROE-34.7Market Cap824.6MDiv Yield1.9

Estimated Fair Value

$24.2925% below

Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Neutral

4/9

Buffett

Caution

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Price vs intrinsic value

Lynch

Neutral

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Caution

Bottom half (rank 97%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quanex Building Products CORP (NX) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Quanex Building Products CORP (NX) scores 4.9 out of 10, earning a Weak rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.
What is Quanex Building Products CORP's Piotroski F-Score?
Quanex Building Products CORP's Piotroski F-Score status is Neutral. The raw score is 4/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is NX overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $24, NX appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 25% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.
How does NX compare to other Industrials stocks?
Quanex Building Products CORP ranks #601 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 53% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about NX?
AlphaStocks evaluates NX using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Neutral; Buffett: Caution; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 4.9/10.

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