NL Industries Inc (NL)

NL Industries Inc. is a common stock listing on the NYSE for a company that operates through subsidiaries in the component products industry across Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific region, and other international markets. Its businesses include mechanical and electronic cabinet locks and related locking systems, as well as original equipment and aftermarket automotive and marine components. The company also produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments, a base industrial material used in a wide range of coatings, plastics, paper, inks, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other consumer and industrial applications. NL Industries sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and through distributors. Founded in 1891, the company is based in Dallas, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-NL
$6.28
9.6% Upside
Fair
Fair
0.4
10.6%
August 5, 2026
-8.2x
0.8x
1.8x
280.2 M
198 M
0.5%
17.0%
3.8
-83.0%
-12.3%
Valuation • Fair Value

NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$6.28

Estimated upside of 9.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$0

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$4.55

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$7.15

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

158.6 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

163.8 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

29.283 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

27.389 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.73

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

3.8

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

-12.3%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 5, 2026

Days to Earnings

15

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

10.6%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.4

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

-83.0%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Not available

Analyst recommendation data for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is not currently available.

Buy 0
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$6.28
Estimated upside 9.6%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 9.6%
Analyst Target
Not available
Data is currently unavailable
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is $6.28. This implies an estimated upside of 9.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 9.6% versus the current market price.

An analyst price target for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is not currently available in the latest data file.

The current financial health read for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is August 5, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 10.6%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.4.

The current P/E ratio listed for NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is -8.2x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for NL Industries Inc is 280.2 M.

The current enterprise value listed for NL Industries Inc is 198 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for NL Industries Inc is NYSE-NL, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

NL Industries Inc (NYSE-NL) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for NL Industries Inc is 0.5%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for NL Industries Inc is 17.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.