Quanex Building Products (NX) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NX - Quanex Building Products Corporation
$20.65
0.71 (3.56%)
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5d:
+6.88%
30d:
+4.14%
90d:
+11.02%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Dec 10, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: NX shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: NX shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$22.42
Based on 6.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$13.92
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NX is currently trading at $20.65, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $18.63 to $20.31. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 10.5) compared to its historical average (8.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 7.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NX is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $21.21. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.6% recently.
Market Sentiment: NX scores 15/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (19th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $26.00 (+25.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NX is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $21.21. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.6% recently.
Market Sentiment: NX scores 15/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (19th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $26.00 (+25.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$18.63 -
$20.31
Company Quality Score
35/100
(SELL)
Options IV Signal
19th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
48.8%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 19th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (15/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.6%)
- BULLISH: Trading 25.9% below Wall St target ($26.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 7.6% growth with 1.3% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 35/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$18.63 -
$20.31
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$1.41
(6.8%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$17.88
Resistance Level
$21.21
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 22, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.47
Wall Street Target
$26.00
(+25.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
1.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-84.1%
Profit Margin
2.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+7.6% premium
PE vs Historical
10.5 vs 8.4
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+7.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$22.22
(+8%)
2-Year Target
$23.91
(+16%)
3-Year Target
$25.73
(+25%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→8)
PE COMPRESSION
$20.64
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 8.5%)
$50.08
(+143%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.5, Growth: 8.5%)
$26.40
(+28%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.4, Growth: 8.5%)
$21.18
(+3%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (20x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 20.35 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.98
Bull Case
$43.87
(+112%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 22.4
Base Case
$39.88
(+93%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 20.4
Bear Case
$13.56
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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