NL Industries, Inc. (NL)
Company Info
US6291564077
629156407
Apr 6, 1983
Highlights
$415.69M
$1.38
6.17
-0.42
$107.97M
$31.70M
$70.04M
$4.72 - $9.30
$6.00
1.12%
3.76
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
NL Industries, Inc. (NL) returned 9.51% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.17% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, NL returned 5.04% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
NL
9.51%
13.36%
9.36%
8.17%
29.48%
5.04%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NL, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.90% | -10.78% | 16.49% | 8.61% | -2.10% | 9.51% | |||||||
| 2024 | -6.42% | -2.86% | 45.84% | 12.01% | -10.48% | -17.02% | 5.97% | 10.36% | 13.65% | 0.81% | 7.22% | -2.26% | 54.90% |
| 2023 | 3.67% | 2.97% | -15.84% | 6.11% | -13.06% | 0.15% | 4.88% | -9.67% | -8.12% | 4.84% | 4.21% | 9.57% | -13.51% |
| 2022 | -12.16% | -1.85% | 13.90% | -4.31% | 33.43% | 8.37% | -5.47% | -1.56% | -12.26% | 13.33% | -21.58% | 0.15% | -1.26% |
| 2021 | -5.65% | 24.39% | 33.99% | -4.70% | 1.97% | -9.51% | -7.23% | 13.43% | -15.04% | 0.17% | 6.59% | 21.51% | 60.39% |
| 2020 | -14.07% | 0.30% | -10.51% | 12.42% | -6.57% | 10.11% | 7.33% | -3.33% | 21.43% | -2.59% | 13.96% | 2.14% | 27.43% |
| 2019 | 7.98% | 14.25% | -10.39% | -8.50% | -7.89% | 11.62% | 39.45% | -27.50% | 1.89% | 9.84% | 2.66% | -7.78% | 11.40% |
| 2018 | -8.77% | -38.08% | -2.48% | -2.55% | 20.92% | -5.95% | -1.72% | -7.60% | -24.05% | -11.67% | -20.00% | -17.22% | -75.37% |
| 2017 | -26.38% | -1.67% | 9.32% | 25.58% | -8.64% | -4.73% | 10.64% | -3.20% | 21.19% | 42.08% | 18.08% | -7.17% | 74.85% |
| 2016 | -31.58% | 21.64% | -10.67% | 35.84% | 0.00% | -16.29% | 15.57% | 98.65% | -33.39% | -18.58% | 95.32% | 30.40% | 168.09% |
| 2015 | -18.49% | 12.13% | -1.40% | -4.90% | 8.00% | -6.91% | -9.18% | -42.79% | -22.34% | 16.72% | 2.01% | -14.60% | -64.65% |
| 2014 | -1.25% | 1.72% | -3.47% | -7.47% | -12.06% | 5.33% | -6.35% | 1.03% | -16.27% | -0.95% | 4.12% | 13.31% | -23.08% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NL is 55, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NL Industries, Inc. (NL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
NL Industries, Inc. provided a 9.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.76 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.76 | $0.75 | $0.28 | $0.63 | $0.24 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 9.05% | 9.65% | 4.99% | 9.25% | 3.24% | 3.35% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.75 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.28 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.63 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.24 |
| 2020 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.16 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
NL Industries, Inc. has a dividend yield of 9.05%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
NL Industries, Inc. has a payout ratio of 59.80%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that NL Industries, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
Worst Drawdowns
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 89.07%, occurring on Jan 26, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current NL Industries, Inc. drawdown is 34.46%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -89.07% | Jun 10, 2011 | 1164 | Jan 26, 2016 | — | — | — |
| -85.07% | Sep 5, 1989 | 959 | Jun 18, 1993 | 1299 | Aug 10, 1998 | 2258 |
| -66.63% | Aug 20, 1998 | 125 | Feb 18, 1999 | 1210 | Dec 9, 2003 | 1335 |
| -66.49% | Mar 29, 2005 | 1160 | Nov 2, 2009 | 381 | May 9, 2011 | 1541 |
| -58.14% | Oct 5, 1987 | 44 | Dec 4, 1987 | 366 | May 18, 1989 | 410 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current NL Industries, Inc. volatility is 16.05%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of NL Industries, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 60.4% positive surprise.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NL, comparing it with other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. Currently, NL has a P/E ratio of 6.2. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NL compared to other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. NL currently has a PEG ratio of -0.4. This PEG ratio is negative, which typically signals that the company's earnings are expected to decline. A negative PEG is not considered meaningful for valuation purposes.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NL relative to other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. Currently, NL has a P/S ratio of 2.8. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NL in comparison with other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. Currently, NL has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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