Quanex Building Products Corporation

As of July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation carries a market capitalization of 817.49M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.60B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Quanex Building Products Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 10, 2026.

As of July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation has 45.82M shares outstanding.

As of July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.89. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.44, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.10.

As of July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.62 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.86 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 14.40 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Quanex Building Products Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 9.04, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 1.60B versus a market cap of 817.49M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation maintains a current ratio of 2.23, meaning it holds 2.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 113.02, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 4.21 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 6.20, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 4.37 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.30, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.82, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 263,491.30 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 7,071.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 4.99 indicates how many times Quanex Building Products Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation recorded 27.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 37.32, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 72.36M, leaving 45.35M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation's stock has gained approximately 37.12% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 19.85, while the 200-day moving average is 19.00.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation generated 1.86B in revenue and converted that into 45.35M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.99. EBITDA reached 209.66M, while operating income came in at 110.98M.

As of July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation holds 62.09M in cash and equivalents against 842.48M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 601.27M. Total book value stands at 745.44M, with working capital of 332.37M providing operational flexibility.

Quanex Building Products Corporation produced 145.52M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation posted a gross margin of 26.59, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 5.96 and net profit margin of 2.43 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation paid dividends of 0.32 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 32.13 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 17.89, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 9.72, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Quanex Building Products Corporation shareholders.

Quanex Building Products Corporation's most recent stock split took place on April 3, 2006 with a 2:3 split ratio.

As of July 31, 2026, Quanex Building Products Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 2.86, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.