NL 📈 NL Industries - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US6291564077

NL: Locks, Exhaust Systems, Boat Accessories, Titanium Dioxide

NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc., operates in the component products industry in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms, including disc tumbler locks; pin tumbler locking mechanisms under KeSet, System 64, TuBar, and Turbine brands; and electronic locks under CompX eLock and StealthLock brands for use in various applications, such as mailboxes, ignition systems, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, high security medical cabinetry, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, vending and cash containment machines. It also offers original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other exhaust components; gauges, such as GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical and electronic controls and throttles; wake enhancement devices, trim tabs, steering wheels, and other billet aluminum accessories; dash panels, LED indicators, wire harnesses, and other accessories; and grab handles, pin cleats, and other accessories; primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard and performance boats. In addition, the company produces and markets value-added titanium dioxide pigments, a base industrial product used in imparting whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability to a diverse range of customer applications and end-use markets, including coatings, plastics, paper, inks, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial and consumer products. The company sells its component products directly to original equipment manufacturers, as well as through distributors. NL Industries, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is based in Dallas, Texas. NL Industries, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc. Web URL: https://nl-ind.com

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NL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 413m
Sector Industrials
Industry Security & Protection Services
GiC Sub-Industry Office Services & Supplies
IPO / Inception 1983-04-06

NL Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 70.3%
Fundamental 73.0%
Dividend 86.2%
Rel. Strength Industry 182
Analysts 2/5
Fair Price Momentum 8.68 USD
Fair Price DCF 17.15 USD

NL Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 9.69%
Yield on Cost 5y 27.08%
Annual Growth 5y 36.20%
Payout Consistency 58.6%

NL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 30.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 73.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 63.2%
CAGR 5y 22.75%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 1.04
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.14
Alpha 31.90
Beta 1.21
Volatility 47.23%
Current Volume 21.9k
Average Volume 20d 37.6k
What is the price of NL stocks?
As of January 04, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 7.74 with a total of 21,931 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.01%, over one month by -5.72%, over three months by +8.89% and over the past year by +59.71%.
Is NL Industries a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, NL Industries (NYSE:NL) is currently (January 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 73.02 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of NL as of January 2025 is 8.68. This means that NL is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +12.14% (Margin of Safety).
Is NL a buy, sell or hold?
NL Industries has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.00. Therefor, it is recommend to sell NL.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for NL stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, NL NL Industries will be worth about 9.7 in January 2026. The stock is currently trading at 7.74. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +25.58%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 6 -22.5%
Analysts Target Price 5 -35.4%
ValueRay Target Price 9.7 25.6%