US · NL
NL Industries, Inc.
- Sector
- Industrials · Security & Protection Services
- Headquarters
- Dallas, TX 75240-2620
- Website
- nl-ind.com
Price · as of 2024-12-31
$6.11
Market cap 301.97M
Valuation summary
Four models, one snapshot. Upside is target ÷ current − 1.
| Valuation method | Value, $ | Upside, % |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence(AI) | $132.14 | +2,062.68% |
| Intrinsic Value(DCF) | $5.13 | -16.04% |
| Graham-Dodd Method(GD) | $3.20 | -47.59% |
| Graham Formula(GF) | — | — |
Valuation history
Annual price (USD per share) overlaid with each model's fair value. Y-axis is log scale.
| Year | Price | AI | DCF | Graham-Dodd | Graham Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $8.26 | $38.46 | $0.96 | $3.77 | $34.78 |
| 2011 | $8.83 | $48.31 | $1.95 | $8.44 | $17.82 |
| 2012 | $8.26 | $32.64 | $1.06 | $7.30 | $0.00 |
| 2013 | $7.49 | $24.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2014 | $4.85 | $25.19 | $0.26 | $0.73 | $11.93 |
| 2015 | $1.85 | $23.56 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2016 | $3.93 | $26.10 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $2.55 |
| 2017 | $5.95 | $27.15 | $2.43 | $11.74 | $25.76 |
| 2018 | $2.78 | $22.44 | $1.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $2.08 | $27.85 | $2.35 | $8.34 | $6.95 |
| 2020 | $4.83 | $28.98 | $2.64 | $4.94 | $0.20 |
| 2021 | $4.80 | $27.46 | $2.47 | $8.52 | $31.61 |
| 2022 | $5.02 | $23.74 | $2.27 | $1.29 | $17.71 |
| 2023 | $4.64 | $24.49 | $2.25 | $2.58 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $6.68 | $132.14 | $4.97 | $3.20 | $0.00 |
AI valuation
Our deep-learning model estimates NL Industries, Inc.'s (NL) per-share fair value from quarterly fundamentals, sector trend, and historical valuation patterns.
- AI fair value
- $132.14
- Current price
- $6.11
- AI upside
- +2,062.68%
Methodology and confidence bands appear in the dedicated valuation theory section. The AI score is an estimate, not a recommendation.
Intrinsic value (DCF)
Open DCF calculatorThree textbook valuation models, recomputed daily from the latest financial statements. The DCF uses our Chepakovich model. Graham-Dodd and Graham Formula are conservative reference points.
DCF
$5.13
-16.04% upside
Graham-Dodd
$3.20
-47.59% upside
Graham Formula
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— upside
Peer comparison
Same-industry comparables, ranked by market cap.
| Basic Info | Model Valuation | Core Valuation | Profitability | Leverage & Liquidity | Growth | Cash Flow | Dividends | Enterprise Value | Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticker | Company Name | Price | Market Cap | AI Upside | DCF Upside | GD Upside | GF Upside | P/E | P/B | P/S | EV/EBITDA | PEG | P/TBV | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin | ROE | ROIC | ROA | Debt/Equity | Interest Coverage | Current Ratio | Quick Ratio | Net Debt/EBITDA | EPS Growth | Sales Growth | FCF Growth | FCF Yield | Op Cash Flow Ratio | Cash ROIC | Dividend Yield | Dividend Payout | Shareholder Yield | EV/EBIT | EV/FCF | EV/Sales | Altman Z-Score |
| NL | NL Industries, Inc. | $6.11 | 301.97M | +2,063% | -16% | -48% | — | 4.71 | 0.82 | 2.24 | 1.52 | — | 0.88 | 28.34% | 25.95% | 46.07% | 18.07% | 14.32% | 11.99% | 0.00 | 71.46 | 2.61 | 2.05 | -1.51 | -301755.00% | -951.00% | -3270.00% | 7.40% | 0.28 | 10.98% | 11.22% | 52.90% | 27.04% | 4.32 | 6.78 | 1.12 | 2.74 |
| BNC | CEA Industries Inc. Commo… | $3.42 | 2.74M | +26,271% | +19,910% | — | +5,911% | -2.25 | 0.77 | 2.52 | 0.67 | — | 0.77 | -7.83% | -113.15% | -112.22% | -29.32% | -4119.51% | -26.07% | 0.03 | — | 9.80 | 9.42 | 2.91 | -254.00% | -5943.00% | -5015.00% | -43.17% | -2.97 | -3968.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.66 | 0.69 | -0.75 | -1.49 |
| CVEO | Civeo Corporation | $27.69 | 347.56M | +6% | -68% | — | — | -17.19 | 1.34 | 0.46 | 5.24 | — | 1.94 | 21.91% | 0.20% | -2.50% | -6.62% | 0.39% | -3.87% | 0.24 | 0.17 | 1.19 | 1.02 | 0.72 | -15920.00% | -267.00% | -1164.00% | 18.11% | 0.90 | 16.80% | 4.55% | -78.30% | 21.90% | 275.74 | 6.40 | 0.54 | -0.51 |
| FSTR | L.B. Foster Company | $30.73 | 319.38M | +911% | -73% | +10% | -24% | 5.19 | 1.25 | 0.42 | 8.40 | 0.18 | 1.69 | 22.24% | 3.86% | 8.09% | 26.74% | 9.24% | 13.24% | 0.35 | 4.11 | 1.83 | 0.95 | 1.77 | 289231.00% | -239.00% | -6042.00% | 5.77% | 0.26 | 5.78% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.12% | 13.73 | 21.93 | 0.53 | 3.61 |
| GASS | StealthGas Inc. | $8.95 | 332.59M | +172% | -52% | +209% | +432% | 2.81 | 0.31 | 1.17 | 2.33 | 7.26 | 0.31 | 44.47% | 35.79% | 41.77% | 11.88% | 9.76% | 9.77% | 0.14 | 6.60 | 2.10 | 1.98 | 0.05 | 3869.00% | 1654.00% | -10345.00% | -1.36% | 2.36 | -0.44% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.67% | 3.35 | -75.12 | 1.20 | 2.10 |
| MG | Mistras Group, Inc. | $15.28 | 482.06M | +121% | -73% | -76% | -54% | 16.89 | 1.61 | 0.44 | 6.78 | — | -14.19 | 29.21% | 5.46% | 2.60% | 9.76% | 8.08% | 3.59% | 1.01 | 2.33 | 1.50 | 1.27 | 2.46 | -20345.00% | 343.00% | 77586.00% | 8.47% | 0.44 | 7.03% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.61% | 12.64 | 18.55 | 0.69 | 2.34 |
| OFLX | Omega Flex, Inc. | $35.93 | 362.69M | +51% | -51% | — | — | 20.89 | 4.50 | 3.68 | 14.36 | — | 4.70 | 61.23% | 21.21% | 17.72% | 22.14% | 45.46% | 17.38% | 0.06 | — | 4.80 | 3.79 | -2.03 | -1359.00% | -878.00% | -1345.00% | 5.04% | 1.20 | 52.38% | 3.61% | 75.50% | 4.42% | 15.20 | 17.39 | 3.22 | 13.23 |
| PKOH | Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. | $25.74 | 370.76M | +189% | -64% | -16% | -24% | 9.51 | 0.91 | 0.18 | 7.31 | 2.29 | 2.05 | 16.99% | 5.23% | 1.92% | 10.41% | 8.29% | 2.35% | 2.02 | 1.83 | 2.32 | 0.84 | 4.90 | 41452.00% | -21.00% | -10717.00% | -0.53% | 0.08 | -0.17% | 2.22% | 21.10% | 9.33% | 10.58 | -572.79 | 0.55 | 2.29 |
| QUAD | Quad/Graphics, Inc. | $6.91 | 351.59M | +251% | -60% | — | — | 12.13 | 2.55 | 0.14 | 3.59 | — | 44.86 | 18.38% | 4.91% | 1.12% | 30.25% | 19.85% | 2.12% | 3.45 | 2.35 | 0.86 | 0.57 | 1.93 | -15047.00% | -944.00% | -898.00% | 15.48% | 0.15 | 10.20% | 4.40% | 53.30% | 23.54% | 5.96 | 13.97 | 0.29 | 1.64 |
About NL Industries, Inc.
NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc., operates in the component products industry in the United States and internationally. The company manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms, including disc tumbler locks, pin tumbler locking mechanisms, and CompX eLock and StealthLock electronic locks for use in various applications, such as ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, vending and cash containment machines, medical cabinetry, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, and gas station security. It also offers original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other exhaust components; gauges, such as GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical and electronic controls and throttles; wake enhancement devices, trim tabs, steering wheels, and other billet aluminum accessories; grab handles, pin cleats, and other accessories; and dash panels, LED indicators, wire harnesses, and other accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. In addition, the company offers insurance brokerage and risk management services. It sells its component products directly to original equipment manufacturers, as well as through distributors. NL Industries, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is based in Dallas, Texas. NL Industries, Inc. is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
- CEO
- Courtney J. Riley
- Employees
- 3.03K
- Beta
- 0.23
Disclaimer: Information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Upside computed as ($5.13 ÷ $6.11) − 1 = -16.04% (DCF, example).