NL Industries, Inc. (NL)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NL Industries, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

NL Industries, Inc. (NL) has returned 8.35% so far this year and -18.98% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NL has achieved an annualized return of 13.35%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 6, 1983, NL's average daily return is +0.17%, while the average monthly return is +3.56%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.7 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Dec 1988 with a return of +1,132.0%, while the worst month was Aug 2015 at -42.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, NL closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 23, 1988 with a return of +1,016.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -21.4%.

NL Industries, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 35.52%, beta of 1.11, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 07, 1983.

• This stock captured 118.87% of S&P 500 Index gains and 111.68% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

NL ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NL Industries, Inc. (NL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

NL Industries, Inc. provided a 9.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.58 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for NL Industries, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the NL Industries, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the NL Industries, Inc. was 89.08%, occurring on Jan 26, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current NL Industries, Inc. drawdown is 50.07%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of NL Industries, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how NL Industries, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.