Based on the NL Industries Inc stock forecast from 0 analysts, the average analyst target price for NL Industries Inc is not available over the next 12 months. NL Industries Inc’s average analyst rating is not available. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of NL Industries Inc is Neutral, which is based on 8 positive signals and 9 negative signals. At the last closing, NL Industries Inc’s stock price was USD 8.24. NL Industries Inc’s stock price has changed by +5.51% over the past week, -0.36% over the past month and +31.84% over the last year.
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Stock Target Advisor's Analysis
This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
What to like
Low debt
The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.
Superior risk adjusted returns
This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
Underpriced compared to book value
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Superior total returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
Superior Revenue Growth
This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
Superior Earnings Growth
This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
High dividend returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.
What not to like
Poor capital utilization
The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Poor return on assets
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Overpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.
High volatility
The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.
Low market capitalization
This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.
Overpriced on cashflow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
Negative free cash flow
The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Poor return on equity
The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Low Dividend Growth
This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
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