Quanex Building Products (NX) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Quanex Building Products (NX) has net assets worth $730.35 Million USD as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.98 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.25 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check NX cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $730.35 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 36.92% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.75% |
| 5-Year Change | 72.99% |
| 10-Year Change | 97.42% |
| Growth Volatility | 23.42 |
Quanex Building Products - Net Assets Trend (1994–2025)
This chart illustrates how Quanex Building Products's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore NX asset base for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Quanex Building Products (1994–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Quanex Building Products from 1994 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of Quanex Building Products.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | $726.18 Million | -28.15% |
| 2024-10-31 | $1.01 Billion | +85.27% |
| 2023-10-31 | $545.55 Million | +17.37% |
| 2022-10-31 | $464.83 Million | +10.73% |
| 2021-10-31 | $419.78 Million | +18.00% |
| 2020-10-31 | $355.76 Million | +7.74% |
| 2019-10-31 | $330.19 Million | -16.23% |
| 2018-10-31 | $394.15 Million | -3.12% |
| 2017-10-31 | $406.85 Million | +10.61% |
| 2016-10-31 | $367.83 Million | -6.95% |
| 2015-10-31 | $395.30 Million | -6.09% |
| 2014-10-31 | $420.92 Million | +1.14% |
| 2013-10-31 | $416.19 Million | -1.34% |
| 2012-10-31 | $421.83 Million | -3.52% |
| 2011-10-31 | $437.23 Million | -0.95% |
| 2010-10-31 | $441.43 Million | +4.47% |
| 2009-10-31 | $422.53 Million | -22.87% |
| 2008-10-31 | $547.83 Million | -37.97% |
| 2007-10-31 | $883.15 Million | +16.43% |
| 2006-10-31 | $758.51 Million | +15.50% |
| 2005-10-31 | $656.74 Million | +31.16% |
| 2004-10-31 | $500.71 Million | +12.48% |
| 2003-10-31 | $445.16 Million | +5.64% |
| 2002-10-31 | $421.39 Million | +50.51% |
| 2001-10-31 | $279.98 Million | +5.06% |
| 2000-10-31 | $266.50 Million | -11.48% |
| 1999-10-31 | $301.06 Million | +10.67% |
| 1998-10-31 | $272.04 Million | +1.20% |
| 1997-10-31 | $268.82 Million | +38.09% |
| 1996-10-31 | $194.67 Million | +14.16% |
| 1995-10-31 | $170.53 Million | -26.58% |
| 1994-10-31 | $232.25 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Quanex Building Products's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 199.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (October 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $164.71 Million | 22.68% |
| Common Stock | $512.00K | 0.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-35.44 Million | -4.88% |
| Other Components | $596.40 Million | 82.13% |
| Total Equity | $726.18 Million | 100.00% |
Quanex Building Products Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Quanex Building Products ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc
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|
$813.24 Million |
|
Vontron Technology Co Ltd
SHE:000920
|
$813.31 Million |
|
Whirlpool S.A
SA:WHRL3
|
$813.45 Million |
|
XPLR Infrastructure LP Unit
NYSE:XIFR
|
$814.05 Million |
|
Birla Corporation Limited
NSE:BIRLACORPN
|
$812.80 Million |
|
Wuhan Xingtu Xinke Electronics Co Ltd
SHG:688081
|
$812.70 Million |
|
MetroCity Bankshares
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|
$812.67 Million |
|
Air New Zealand Ltd
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|
$812.33 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Quanex Building Products's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,010,746,000 to 726,179,000, a change of -284,567,000 (-28.2%).
- Net loss of 250,806,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 14,889,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 32,360,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 214,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 10,989,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-250.81 Million | -34.54% |
| Dividends Paid | $14.89 Million | -2.05% |
| Share Repurchases | $32.36 Million | -4.46% |
| Share Issuances | $214.00K | +0.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $10.99 Million | +1.51% |
| Other Changes | $2.29 Million | +0.31% |
| Total Change | $- | -28.15% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Quanex Building Products's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.28x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.63x to 1.28x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-10-31 | $7.65 | $20.12 | x |
| 1995-10-31 | $5.58 | $20.12 | x |
| 1996-10-31 | $5.22 | $20.12 | x |
| 1997-10-31 | $7.14 | $20.12 | x |
| 1998-10-31 | $8.55 | $20.12 | x |
| 1999-10-31 | $9.40 | $20.12 | x |
| 2000-10-31 | $8.48 | $20.12 | x |
| 2001-10-31 | $8.07 | $20.12 | x |
| 2002-10-31 | $11.64 | $20.12 | x |
| 2003-10-31 | $12.06 | $20.12 | x |
| 2004-10-31 | $13.35 | $20.12 | x |
| 2005-10-31 | $16.50 | $20.12 | x |
| 2006-10-31 | $19.10 | $20.12 | x |
| 2007-10-31 | $22.35 | $20.12 | x |
| 2008-10-31 | $14.22 | $20.12 | x |
| 2009-10-31 | $11.32 | $20.12 | x |
| 2010-10-31 | $11.72 | $20.12 | x |
| 2011-10-31 | $11.65 | $20.12 | x |
| 2012-10-31 | $11.52 | $20.12 | x |
| 2013-10-31 | $11.29 | $20.12 | x |
| 2014-10-31 | $11.17 | $20.12 | x |
| 2015-10-31 | $11.46 | $20.12 | x |
| 2016-10-31 | $10.86 | $20.12 | x |
| 2017-10-31 | $11.68 | $20.12 | x |
| 2018-10-31 | $11.25 | $20.12 | x |
| 2019-10-31 | $10.02 | $20.12 | x |
| 2020-10-31 | $10.84 | $20.12 | x |
| 2021-10-31 | $12.53 | $20.12 | x |
| 2022-10-31 | $14.00 | $20.12 | x |
| 2023-10-31 | $16.52 | $20.12 | x |
| 2024-10-31 | $27.58 | $20.12 | x |
| 2025-10-31 | $15.73 | $20.12 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Quanex Building Products utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -34.54%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -13.65%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.93x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.71x
- Recent ROE (-34.54%) is below the historical average (6.00%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 8.12% | 2.70% | 1.24x | 2.43x | $-4.37 Million |
| 1995 | 18.67% | 3.57% | 1.63x | 3.21x | $14.79 Million |
| 1996 | 15.60% | 3.39% | 1.25x | 3.69x | $10.90 Million |
| 1997 | 25.74% | 9.27% | 1.09x | 2.55x | $42.30 Million |
| 1998 | 3.37% | 1.15% | 1.18x | 2.48x | $-18.04 Million |
| 1999 | 13.19% | 4.90% | 1.17x | 2.29x | $9.61 Million |
| 2000 | -3.63% | -1.03% | 1.45x | 2.42x | $-36.31 Million |
| 2001 | 10.43% | 3.16% | 1.32x | 2.49x | $1.20 Million |
| 2002 | 13.17% | 5.58% | 1.44x | 1.64x | $13.34 Million |
| 2003 | 9.63% | 4.16% | 1.55x | 1.50x | $-1.63 Million |
| 2004 | 10.88% | 3.73% | 1.57x | 1.86x | $4.40 Million |
| 2005 | 23.63% | 7.88% | 1.79x | 1.68x | $89.49 Million |
| 2006 | 21.12% | 7.88% | 1.69x | 1.58x | $84.33 Million |
| 2007 | 15.24% | 6.57% | 1.54x | 1.51x | $46.31 Million |
| 2008 | 3.94% | 2.48% | 1.28x | 1.24x | $-33.20 Million |
| 2009 | -32.45% | -23.43% | 1.08x | 1.29x | $-179.34 Million |
| 2010 | 5.23% | 2.89% | 1.35x | 1.34x | $-21.05 Million |
| 2011 | 2.07% | 1.07% | 1.45x | 1.34x | $-34.66 Million |
| 2012 | -3.92% | -1.99% | 1.41x | 1.40x | $-58.72 Million |
| 2013 | -2.81% | -1.23% | 1.67x | 1.37x | $-53.32 Million |
| 2014 | 6.95% | 4.91% | 1.15x | 1.23x | $-12.86 Million |
| 2015 | 4.07% | 2.49% | 1.13x | 1.45x | $-23.44 Million |
| 2016 | -0.51% | -0.20% | 1.19x | 2.12x | $-38.64 Million |
| 2017 | 4.59% | 2.16% | 1.12x | 1.90x | $-22.00 Million |
| 2018 | 6.68% | 2.96% | 1.20x | 1.88x | $-13.09 Million |
| 2019 | -14.15% | -5.23% | 1.39x | 1.95x | $-79.75 Million |
| 2020 | 10.82% | 4.52% | 1.23x | 1.94x | $2.92 Million |
| 2021 | 13.57% | 5.31% | 1.49x | 1.71x | $15.00 Million |
| 2022 | 19.00% | 7.23% | 1.69x | 1.56x | $41.85 Million |
| 2023 | 15.12% | 7.30% | 1.36x | 1.52x | $27.95 Million |
| 2024 | 3.27% | 2.59% | 0.55x | 2.30x | $-68.02 Million |
| 2025 | -34.54% | -13.65% | 0.93x | 2.71x | $-323.42 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Quanex Building Products's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Building Products & Equipment industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Building Products & Equipment
- Average net assets among peers: $278,359,131
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -26.61%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quanex Building Products (NX) | $730.35 Million | 8.12% | 1.71x | $813.11 Million |
| AAON Inc (AAON) | $290.14 Million | 18.51% | 0.28x | $7.43 Billion |
| Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd (AEHL) | $772.45 Million | -41.66% | 0.21x | $602.27K |
| Montana Technologies Corporation (AIRJ) | $282.06 Million | -0.82% | 0.04x | $218.85 Million |
| Apogee Enterprises Inc (APOG) | $112.30 Million | 4.01% | 1.24x | $783.61 Million |
| Alpha Pro Tech Ltd (APT) | $3.85 Million | -55.71% | 0.94x | $44.96 Million |
| Arlo Technologies (ARLO) | $133.77 Million | -75.69% | 2.09x | $1.44 Billion |
| Aspen Aerogels Inc (ASPN) | $-34.55 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $291.74 Million |
| Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) | $719.10 Million | 18.25% | 2.97x | $7.17 Billion |
| Azek Company Inc (AZEK) | $456.37 Million | -14.77% | 2.45x | $7.82 Billion |
| Builders FirstSource Inc (BLDR) | $48.10 Million | -118.21% | 10.45x | $8.85 Billion |
About Quanex Building Products
Quanex Building Products Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes components for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the building products industry in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia, and internationally. It offers energy-efficient flexible insulating glass spacers, extruded vinyl profiles, window and door screens, precision-formed metal and wood pro… Read more