NX Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NX - Quanex Building Products Corporation
$20.28
0.56 (2.84%)
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5d:
-3.2%
30d:
+11.06%
90d:
+18.04%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 03, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: NX is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 6.2% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: NX is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 6.2% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$33.16
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$20.59
1.5% Margin of Safety
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 8.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NX is currently trading at $20.28, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $18.20 to $21.07. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 9.7) compared to its historical average (8.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 6.2% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NX is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $19.59, while resistance sits at $22.11.
Market Sentiment: NX scores 20/100 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 (0th 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 $27.25 (+34.4%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NX is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $19.59, while resistance sits at $22.11.
Market Sentiment: NX scores 20/100 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 (0th 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 $27.25 (+34.4%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$18.20 -
$21.07
Company Quality Score
43/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
62.3%
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- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (20/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 34.4% below Wall St target ($27.25)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 6.2% growth with 2.2% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 43/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$18.20 -
$21.07
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
Âą$2.33
(11.5%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$19.59
Resistance Level
$22.11
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.65
Wall Street Target
$27.25
(+34.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-84.1%
Profit Margin
-13.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+6.2% premium
PE vs Historical
9.7 vs 8.1
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+6.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$21.54
(+6%)
2-Year Target
$22.87
(+13%)
3-Year Target
$24.29
(+20%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10â8)
PE COMPRESSION
$20.40
(+1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 27.4%)
$87.31
(+331%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.6, Growth: 27.4%)
$41.96
(+107%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.1, Growth: 27.4%)
$35.24
(+74%)
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