NL Industries Inc (NL) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
NL Industries Inc (NL) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 100.0% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($0.00) from net assets ($377.63 Million) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See NL current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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NL Industries Inc Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1988–2025)
This chart shows how NL Industries Inc's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 31 annual periods from 1988 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 100.0%, reflecting net assets of $377.63 Million with intangible assets of $0.00 USD. See operational self-sufficiency of NL Industries Inc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for NL Industries Inc (1988–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for NL Industries Inc from 1988 to 2025, covering 31 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see NL market cap overview.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100.0% | $376.79 Million | $0.00 | $470.01 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2024 | 100.0% | $415.90 Million | $0.00 | $578.26 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2023 | 100.0% | $391.76 Million | $0.00 | $576.66 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2022 | 100.0% | $402.75 Million | $0.00 | $609.87 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2021 | 100.0% | $384.97 Million | $0.00 | $596.15 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2020 | 100.0% | $335.35 Million | $0.00 | $548.15 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2019 | 100.0% | $327.21 Million | $0.00 | $557.49 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2018 | 100.0% | $303.56 Million | $0.00 | $547.24 Million | ▲ +9.2 pp |
| 2017 | 90.8% | $353.08 Million | $32.61 Million | $551.62 Million | ▲ +5.4 pp |
| 2016 | 85.4% | $194.27 Million | $28.40 Million | $384.99 Million | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2015 | 82.2% | $165.25 Million | $29.49 Million | $349.32 Million | ▼ -7.0 pp |
| 2014 | 89.2% | $251.45 Million | $27.16 Million | $500.76 Million | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2013 | 92.6% | $369.00 Million | $27.16 Million | $685.83 Million | ▼ -7.3 pp |
| 2012 | 100.0% | $388.08 Million | $154.00K | $680.78 Million | ▲ +11.6 pp |
| 2011 | 88.4% | $425.99 Million | $49.60 Million | $761.24 Million | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 2010 | 82.7% | $263.86 Million | $45.66 Million | $553.73 Million | ▼ -16.5 pp |
| 2009 | 99.2% | $185.66 Million | $1.41 Million | $402.99 Million | ▲ +22.3 pp |
| 2008 | 76.9% | $200.23 Million | $46.19 Million | $419.54 Million | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2007 | 78.0% | $260.83 Million | $57.42 Million | $524.76 Million | ▼ -9.5 pp |
| 2006 | 87.5% | $293.93 Million | $36.89 Million | $529.34 Million | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 2005 | 89.7% | $265.31 Million | $27.24 Million | $484.70 Million | ▼ -4.3 pp |
| 2004 | 94.0% | $345.90 Million | $20.77 Million | $547.36 Million | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2003 | 97.1% | $287.70 Million | $8.27 Million | $1.26 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2002 | 96.8% | $273.84 Million | $8.64 Million | $1.11 Billion | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 2001 | 100.0% | $394.15 Million | $0.00 | $1.15 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2000 | 100.0% | $350.77 Million | $0.00 | $1.12 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1999 | 100.0% | $275.00 Million | $0.00 | $1.06 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1998 | 100.0% | $152.90 Million | $0.00 | $1.16 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 100.0% | $40.10 Million | $0.00 | $1.97 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1989 | 100.0% | $138.90 Million | $0.00 | $1.51 Billion | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 1988 | 97.0% | $145.40 Million | $4.40 Million | $841.40 Million | — |