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NL Industries, Inc. (NL)
5.88  -0.4 (-6.37%)    07-06 16:00
Open: 6.08
High: 6.095
Volume: 42,746
  
Pre. Close: 6.28
Low: 5.87
Market Cap: 287(M)
Technical analysis
2026-07-06 4:44:48 PM
Short term     
Mid term     
Targets 6-month :  7.66 1-year :  8.39
Resists First :  6.56 Second :  7.18
Pivot price 5.98
Supports First :  5.55 Second :  4.62
MAs MA(5) :  6.05 MA(20) :  5.99
MA(100) :  5.99 MA(250) :  5.81
MACD MACD :  -0.1 Signal :  -0.1
%K %D K(14,3) :  58.9 D(3) :  61.1
RSI RSI(14): 46.3
52-week High :  8.45 Low :  4.87
Price, MAs and Bollinger Bands

Price has closed below its short-term moving average. Short-term moving average is currently below mid-term; and above long-term moving average. From the relationship between price and moving averages: This stock is BEARISH in short-term; and NEUTRAL in mid-long term.
[ NL ] has closed above bottom band by 30.7%. Bollinger Bands are 45.9% narrower than normal. The narrow width of the bands suggests low volatility as compared to its normal range. The bands have been in this narrow range for 10 bars. This is a sign that the market may be about to initiate a new trend.

Stock Price Prediction
If tomorrow: Open lower Open higher
High: 6.1 - 6.13 6.13 - 6.16
Low: 5.78 - 5.82 5.82 - 5.86
Close: 5.81 - 5.87 5.87 - 5.93
Company Description

NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary CompX International Inc., is a global and domestic manufacturer specializing in diverse component products. The company provides an extensive portfolio of mechanical and electronic locking mechanisms. This range includes various cabinet locks, such as classic disc tumbler and pin tumbler designs, alongside modern electronic options like CompX eLock and StealthLock systems. These security solutions are integral to a wide array of applications, including ignition systems, mailboxes, office furniture (file and desk cabinets), tool storage, integrated inventory and access control for secure narcotics boxes, vending and cash containment systems, medical cabinetry, electronic circuit panels, general storage compartments, and gas station security. Beyond locking devices, NL Industries also supplies a broad selection of original equipment and aftermarket components, primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. These offerings include stainless steel exhaust systems such as headers, pipes, and mufflers, as well as other exhaust-related parts. The company also provides instrumentation like GPS speedometers and tachometers, mechanical and electronic controls and throttles, and specialized marine accessories. The latter category encompasses wake enhancement devices, trim tabs, steering wheels, various billet aluminum accessories, grab handles, and pin cleats. Additionally, they offer electrical components such as dash panels, LED indicators, and wiring harnesses. Complementing its product lines, the company also delivers insurance brokerage and risk management services. NL Industries distributes its component products directly to original equipment manufacturers and leverages a network of distributors. Founded in 1891, NL Industries, Inc. is based in Dallas, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.

Headline News

Mon, 06 Jul 2026
NL Industries Inc updates investors on business strategy as sector context evolves - AD HOC NEWS

Tue, 30 Jun 2026
How (NL) Movements Inform Risk Allocation Models - Stock Traders Daily

Sat, 27 Jun 2026
The TiO2 pigments from NL Industries Inc. - niche grades that colour industrial demand - AD HOC NEWS

Tue, 02 Jun 2026
NL Industries Surges Over 5% as Trading Volume Picks Up - TRIN Signal - dars.gov.et

Thu, 14 May 2026
$0.10 payout and a move to Delaware: what NL Industries shareholders just backed - Stock Titan

Wed, 06 May 2026
NL REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS - Yahoo Finance

Financial Analysis
Price to Book Value:
P/BV, a ratio used to compare book value to its current market price, to gauge whether a stock is valued properly.
Outperform
Price to Earnings:
PE, the ratio for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its earnings per share (EPS).
Underperform
Discounted cash flow:
DCF, a valuation method used to estimate the value of an investment based on its expected future cash flows.
Outperform
Return on Assets:
ROA, indicates how profitable a company is in relation to its total assets, how efficiently uses assets to generate a profit.
Underperform
Return on Equity:
ROE, a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by equity. a gauge of profitability and efficiency.
Underperform
Debt to Equity:
evaluate financial leverage, reflects the ability of equity to cover outstanding debts in the event of a business downturn.
Outperform
Stock Basics & Statistics
Exchange:
NYSE
Sector:
Industrials
Industry:
Security & Protection Services
Shares Out 49 (M)
Shares Float 8 (M)
Held by Insiders 83 (%)
Held by Institutions 12.3 (%)
Shares Short 123 (K)
Shares Short P.Month 102 (K)
Stock Financials
EPS -0.69
EPS Est Next Qtrly 0
EPS Est This Year 0
EPS Est Next Year 0
Book Value (p.s.) 7.34
Profit Margin -21.6 %
Operating Margin 11.6 %
Return on Assets (ttm) 3.2 %
Return on Equity (ttm) -8 %
Qtrly Rev. Growth 0.6 %
Gross Profit (p.s.) 1
Sales Per Share 3.24
EBITDA (p.s.) 0.59
Qtrly Earnings Growth 551 %
Operating Cash Flow 8 (M)
Levered Free Cash Flow 16 (M)
Stock Valuations
PE Ratio -8.53
PEG Ratio 0
Price to Book value 0.8
Price to Sales 1.81
Price to Cash Flow 38.18
Stock Dividends
Dividend 0.1
Forward Dividend 0
Dividend Yield 1.7%
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