NL Industries, Inc. (NL)

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NL Industries, Inc. (NL) is up 13.4% since the beginning of the year. At $6 per share, NL is trading 30.2% below its 52-week high of $9. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,171.

NL Industries, Inc. (NL) has returned 13.40% so far this year and 0.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NL has returned 11.64% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.67% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 6, 1983, NL's average daily return is +0.17%, while the average monthly return is +3.55%. At this rate, an 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 35.24%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 06, 1983.

• This stock captured 117.41% of S&P 500 Index gains and 111.50% 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 41 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

NL Industries, Inc. provided a 9.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.59 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 47.74%.

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.