NL Industries, Inc.
NL Industries, Inc.
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Overview
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About NL Industries, Inc.
- Industry
- Security & Protection Services
- Sector
- Industrials
- CEO
- Courtney J. Riley
- Headquarters
- Three Lincoln Center, Dallas, TX, US
- Industry
- Security & Protection Services
- Sector
- Industrials
- CEO
- Courtney J. Riley
- Headquarters
- Three Lincoln Center, Dallas, TX, US
NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc., operates in the component products industry in the United States and internationally.
The company manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms, including disc tumbler locks, pin tumbler locking mechanisms, and CompX eLock and StealthLock electronic locks for use in various applications, such as ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, vending and cash containment machines, medical cabinetry, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, and gas station security.
It also offers original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other exhaust components; gauges, such as GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical and electronic controls and throttles; wake enhancement devices, trim tabs, steering wheels, and other billet aluminum accessories; grab handles, pin cleats, and other accessories; and dash panels, LED indicators, wire harnesses, and other accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats.
In addition, the company offers insurance brokerage and risk management services. It sells its component products directly to original equipment manufacturers, as well as through distributors. NL Industries, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is based in Dallas, Texas. NL Industries, Inc. is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
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Fair Value
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Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for NL Industries, Inc.. Starting points for NL Industries, Inc.: EPS -$0.52, beta 0.20 — an Security & Protection Services name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for NL Industries, Inc.. NL Industries, Inc. paid $0.59 per share over the last year — a 8.4% yield at the current $7.01 price. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for NL Industries, Inc.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for NL Industries, Inc. stands at -$0.52. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
Financial Statements
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for NL Industries, Inc.. NL Industries, Inc. has reported as a listed company since 1980. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
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Institutional Ownership
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Insider Trading
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Buying and selling by NL Industries, Inc. executives and directors. Shares of NL Industries, Inc. have traded between $5.21 and $9.42 over the past 52 weeks — context for the timing of the transactions below. Insider transactions as disclosed to regulators, with role, size and date — the clearest read on how the people running the company are positioned. Included with FRC Premium.
Senate Trading
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