NL Industries Inc (NL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
NL Industries Inc stock (NL) is currently trading at $5.81. NL Industries Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.79. Analyst consensus price target for NL is $6.00. WallStSmart rates NL as Sell.
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Smart Analysis
NL Industries Inc (NL) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
NL Industries Inc (NL) Key Strengths (3)
Keeps $40 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Paying $1.79 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
NL Industries Inc (NL) Areas to Watch (7)
PEG ratio is negative or unavailable
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -1.90%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -95.50%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very low institutional interest at 11.98%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Supporting Valuation Data
NL Industries Inc (NL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 36/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 0.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.79), Price/Book (0.72) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 40.40%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.90%, EPS Growth at -95.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -8.92%, Profit Margin at -23.90%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -8.92% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. PEG Ratio and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
NL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
NL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.79x sits near its historical average of 1.83x (14th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 6% below its historical high of 1.9x set in Mar 2026, and 5% above its historical low of 1.71x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for NL Industries Inc (NL) · INDUSTRIALS › SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
The Big Picture
NL Industries Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 158M with 190% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -23.9% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue contracted 190% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -23.9% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 6.5%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact NL Industries Inc.
Bottom Line
NL Industries Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About NL Industries Inc(NL)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
USA
NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc., operates in the component products industry in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.