NL:NYE-NL Industries Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Security & Protection Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 8.24

Change

+0.20 (+2.49)%

Market Cap

USD 0.31B

Volume

0.06M

Analyst Target

USD 4.00
Analyst Rating

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About

NL Industries Inc is a holding company and operates in the component products industry through its majority owned subsidiary, CompX International Inc. The Company operates in the chemicals industry through its interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Security & Protection Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 46.88% 100% F 98% N/A
Dividend Return 1.43% 78% C+ 59% D-
Total Return 48.31% 100% F 98% N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 38.95% 71% C- 88% B+
Dividend Return 4.89% 78% C+ 67% D+
Total Return 43.84% 71% C- 89% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 118.57% 100% F 90% A-
Dividend Return 36.87% 90% A- 91% A-
Total Return 155.44% 100% F 92% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 20.11% 86% B+ 84% B
Dividend Return 25.38% 86% B+ 86% B+
Total Return 5.27% 82% B 83% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 50.05% 29% F 19% F
Risk Adjusted Return 50.70% 86% B+ 74% C
Market Capitalization 0.31B 36% F 42% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Security & Protection Services) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 625.00 36% 22%
Price/Book Ratio 1.08 93% 67%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 10.80 42% 35%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -138.40 100% 99%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 0.15% 14% 28%
Return on Invested Capital 6.78% 17% 52%
Return on Assets 1.75% 7% 42%
Debt to Equity Ratio 0.14% 100% 94%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative free cash flow

The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.