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NLI Holdings, Inc.

NL

NYSEIndustrialsSecurity & Protection Services

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$6.47

+$0.035 · +0.54%

Aug 21, 4:00 PM ET

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Jul 10, 2026

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Hold

Wait — insufficient conviction to act

Valuation

65

Undervalued

Momentum

40

Weakening

Sentiment

56

Mixed

Risk resilience

45

Elevated Risk

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Company profile

Company website

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.

Industry
Security & Protection Services
Sector
Industrials
Headquarters
US
CEO
Courtney J. Riley
Listed since
Mar 17, 1980
Employees
2,812

Market position

Day range

Current $6.47

52-week range

Current $6.47

Open
$6.44
Previous close
$6.435
Volume
23.16K
0.43× average
Average volume
54.34K
Average daily volume
Market cap
316.14M USD
Beta
0.2
Market reference 1
50-day average
$6.0624
+6.72% above average
200-day average
$5.9842
+8.12% above average

Financials

Financial snapshot

Latest / TTM

Valuation & yield

Enterprise value
154.01M USD
EV / EBITDA
-3.28×
Earnings yield
-14.15%
Free cash flow yield
-15.02%

Profitability & efficiency

Return on equity
-10.54%
Return on assets
-8.05%
Return on invested capital
1.46%

Financial health

Current ratio
7.77×

Financial statements

Margin trends

Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.

Gross marginOperating marginNet margin
Gross, operating, and net margin trends53%25%-3%-31%Gross margin, FY2021: 30.36%Gross margin, FY2022: 29.30%Gross margin, FY2023: 30.52%Gross margin, FY2024: 28.34%Gross margin, FY2025: 30.44%Operating margin, FY2021: 7.45%Operating margin, FY2022: 8.24%Operating margin, FY2023: 8.76%Operating margin, FY2024: 25.95%Operating margin, FY2025: 6.02%Net margin, FY2021: 36.35%Net margin, FY2022: 20.32%Net margin, FY2023: -1.43%Net margin, FY2024: 46.07%Net margin, FY2025: -23.90%FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Gross margin FY2021 30.36%. Gross margin FY2022 29.30%. Gross margin FY2023 30.52%. Gross margin FY2024 28.34%. Gross margin FY2025 30.44%. Operating margin FY2021 7.45%. Operating margin FY2022 8.24%. Operating margin FY2023 8.76%. Operating margin FY2024 25.95%. Operating margin FY2025 6.02%. Net margin FY2021 36.35%. Net margin FY2022 20.32%. Net margin FY2023 -1.43%. Net margin FY2024 46.07%. Net margin FY2025 -23.90%.

Income trends

Revenue

158.29M USD+8.46%

Operating income

9.54M USD-74.83%

Net income

−37.83M USD−105.05M USD
Income trends across reported periods187M USD105.25M USD23.49M USD−58.26M USDRevenue, FY2021: 140.82M USDRevenue, FY2022: 166.56M USDRevenue, FY2023: 161.29M USDRevenue, FY2024: 145.94M USDRevenue, FY2025: 158.29M USDOperating income, FY2021: 10.49M USDOperating income, FY2022: 13.73M USDOperating income, FY2023: 14.13M USDOperating income, FY2024: 37.88M USDOperating income, FY2025: 9.54M USDNet income, FY2021: 51.19M USDNet income, FY2022: 33.84M USDNet income, FY2023: −2.31M USDNet income, FY2024: 67.23M USDNet income, FY2025: −37.83M USDFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Revenue FY2021 140.82M USD. Revenue FY2022 166.56M USD. Revenue FY2023 161.29M USD. Revenue FY2024 145.94M USD. Revenue FY2025 158.29M USD. Operating income FY2021 10.49M USD. Operating income FY2022 13.73M USD. Operating income FY2023 14.13M USD. Operating income FY2024 37.88M USD. Operating income FY2025 9.54M USD. Net income FY2021 51.19M USD. Net income FY2022 33.84M USD. Net income FY2023 −2.31M USD. Net income FY2024 67.23M USD. Net income FY2025 −37.83M USD.
Metric (USD)FY2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021
Revenue158.29M USD145.94M USD161.29M USD166.56M USD140.82M USD
Cost of goods sold110.11M USD104.58M USD112.07M USD117.76M USD98.07M USD
Gross profit48.18M USD41.36M USD49.22M USD48.8M USD42.75M USD
Selling, general, and administrative26.72M USD25.55M USD25.15M USD24.5M USD22.89M USD
Operating expenses38.64M USD3.49M USD35.09M USD35.07M USD32.26M USD
Interest income7M USD10.98M USD9.64M USD3.8M USD1.6M USD
Interest expense767K USD530K USD746K USD941K USD1.14M USD
Depreciation and amortization3.65M USD23.99M USD3.97M USD3.98M USD3.84M USD
Operating income9.54M USD37.88M USD14.13M USD13.73M USD10.49M USD
Net income−37.83M USD67.23M USD−2.31M USD33.84M USD51.19M USD

Company facts updated Aug 24, 2026.

Earnings

EPS beat rate
45%
5 beats, 6 misses, 0 met estimates
Average EPS surprise
-34.41%
11 comparable reports
Latest EPS result
0.18
Estimate 0.21 · Miss by 15.89%

EPS: actual versus estimate

Recent quarterly results

ActualEstimate
Quarterly EPS actual values compared with estimates0.420.04-0.33-0.71Q1 '25BeatQ2 '25MissQ3 '25MissQ4 '25MissQ1 '26MissQ2 '26MissQ3 '26MissQ4 '26Estimate
Q1 2025, reported Mar 6, 2025: actual 0.34, estimate 0.21, surprise +61.90%, Beat. Q2 2025, reported May 7, 2025: actual 0.01, estimate 0.21, surprise -95.24%, Miss. Q3 2025, reported Aug 6, 2025: actual 0.01, estimate 0.188, surprise -94.68%, Miss. Q4 2025, reported Nov 6, 2025: actual -0.16, estimate 0.179, surprise -189.39%, Miss. Q1 2026, reported Mar 9, 2026: actual -0.63, estimate 0.185, surprise -440.54%, Miss. Q2 2026, reported May 6, 2026: actual 0.09, estimate 0.226, surprise -60.18%, Miss. Q3 2026, reported Aug 5, 2026: actual 0.18, estimate 0.214, surprise -15.89%, Miss. Q4 2026, reported Nov 5, 2026: actual —, estimate 0.208, surprise —, Comparison unavailable.

Revenue: actual versus estimate

Recent quarterly results

ActualEstimate
Quarterly Revenue actual values compared with estimates45.75M42.48M39.21M35.94MQ1 '25No estimateQ2 '25No estimateQ3 '25No estimateQ4 '25No estimateQ1 '26BeatQ2 '26BeatQ3 '26MissQ4 '26Estimate
Q1 2025, reported Mar 6, 2025: actual 38.42M USD, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q2 2025, reported May 7, 2025: actual 40.27M USD, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q3 2025, reported Aug 6, 2025: actual 40.37M USD, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q4 2025, reported Nov 6, 2025: actual 39.95M USD, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q1 2026, reported Mar 9, 2026: actual 37.7M USD, estimate 37.7M USD, surprise +0.01%, Beat. Q2 2026, reported May 6, 2026: actual 40.6M USD, estimate 40.57M USD, surprise +0.08%, Beat. Q3 2026, reported Aug 5, 2026: actual 43.6M USD, estimate 43.61M USD, surprise -0.03%, Miss. Q4 2026, reported Nov 5, 2026: actual —, estimate 43.99M USD, surprise —, Comparison unavailable.

NL news

Corporate actions

Annual dividends per share

Cash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.

$0.57

2025 complete year+137.5% since 2021

2026 partial: $0.20

* Partial calendar year in the available dividend history.

Corporate action history

DividendUpcoming

Ex-dividend Sep 3, 2026

$0.10

Quarterly

Record Sep 3, 2026 · Payment Sep 22, 2026

Dividend

Ex-dividend Jun 4, 2026

$0.10

Quarterly

Record Jun 4, 2026 · Payment Jun 23, 2026

Dividend

Ex-dividend Mar 10, 2026

$0.10

Quarterly

Record Mar 10, 2026 · Payment Mar 26, 2026

Dividend

Ex-dividend Nov 21, 2025

$0.09

Quarterly

Record Nov 21, 2025 · Payment Dec 16, 2025

Dividend

Ex-dividend Sep 5, 2025

$0.09

Quarterly

Record Sep 5, 2025 · Payment Sep 23, 2025

Dividend

Ex-dividend Aug 18, 2025

$0.21

Special

Record Aug 18, 2025 · Payment Aug 28, 2025

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