NL
Price:
$6
Market Cap:
$293.18M
NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary CompX International Inc., is a global and domestic manufacturer specializing in diverse component products. The company provides an extensive portfolio of mechanical and electronic locking mechanisms. This range includes various cabinet locks, such as classic disc tumbler and pin tumbler designs, alongside modern electronic options like CompX eLock and StealthLock systems. These security solutions are integral to a wide array of applications, including ignition systems, mailboxes, office furniture (file and desk cabinets), tool storage, integrated inventory and access control for secure narcotics boxes, vending and cash containment systems, medical...[Read more]
Industry
Security & Protection Services
IPO Date
1980-03-17
Stock Exchange
NYSE
Ticker
NL
According to NL Industries, Inc.’s latest financial reports and current stock price. The company's current PE Ratio is -8.70. This represents a change of -115.55% compared to the average of 55.95 of the last 4 quarters.
The mean historical PE Ratio of NL Industries, Inc. over the last ten years is -5.18. The current -8.70 PE Ratio has changed 16.71% with respect to the historical average. Over the past ten years (40 quarters), NL's PE Ratio was at its highest in in the June 2025 quarter at 219.18. The PE Ratio was at its lowest in in the September 2023 quarter at -848.21.
Average
-5.18
Median
6.52
Minimum
-118.60
Maximum
26.29
Discovering the peaks and valleys of NL Industries, Inc. PE Ratio, unveiling quarterly and yearly fluctuations to gain insights into the company’s financial performance and market dynamics, offering valuable data for investors and analysts alike.
Maximum Annual Increase = 115.98%
Maximum Annual PE Ratio = 26.29
Minimum Annual Increase = -1301.72%
Minimum Annual PE Ratio = -118.60
| Year | PE Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -7.10 | -226.17% |
| 2024 | 5.63 | -104.75% |
| 2023 | -118.60 | -1301.72% |
| 2022 | 9.87 | 40.04% |
| 2021 | 7.05 | -55.77% |
| 2020 | 15.93 | 115.98% |
| 2019 | 7.38 | -276.55% |
| 2018 | -4.18 | -169.79% |
| 2017 | 5.99 | -77.23% |
| 2016 | 26.29 | -523.76% |
The current PE Ratio of NL Industries, Inc. (NL) is greater than its 3-year, greater than its 5-year, and less than than its 10-year historical averages
3-year avg
-40.03
5-year avg
-20.63
10-year avg
-5.18
NL Industries, Inc.’s PE Ratio is less than CompX International Inc. (16.64), less than Mistras Group, Inc. (25.95), less than L.B. Foster Company (39.53), less than Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (20.34), less than CEA Industries Inc. Common Stock (-0.43), less than Radiant Logistics, Inc. (26.59), less than Quad/Graphics, Inc. (13.42), greater than Civeo Corporation (-28.31), less than StealthGas Inc. (4.79), less than Omega Flex, Inc. (23.42),
| Company | PE Ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| 16.64 | $334.20M | |
| 25.95 | $587.34M | |
| 39.53 | $450.66M | |
| 20.34 | $518.34M | |
| -0.43 | $1.81M | |
| 26.59 | $420.08M | |
| 13.42 | $392.88M | |
| -28.31 | $367.59M | |
| 4.79 | $308.27M | |
| 23.42 | $314.44M |
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