NL Industries (NL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

NL Industries, Inc., founded in the early 20th century and formerly known as the National Lead Company, is a diversified industrial holding company focused primarily on the manufacture and distribution of protective coatings and specialty chemicals. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, NL Industries has evolved from its early role as a major producer of lead-based pigments into a modern coatings business centered on performance, sustainability, and customer-driven solutions.

The company’s principal operations are conducted through its wholly owned subsidiary, Diamond Vogel Coatings, a leading manufacturer of architectural, wood, industrial and specialty coatings. Diamond Vogel offers an extensive portfolio of paints, stains and coatings designed for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Its products serve professional contractors, industrial manufacturers and do-it-yourself consumers, with distribution channels that span the United States and select Canadian markets.

NL Industries emphasizes research and development to enhance product performance and environmental compliance. The company invests in advanced pigment technology, low-VOC (volatile organic compound) formulations and custom color solutions to meet evolving regulatory standards and customer preferences. Its integrated manufacturing network supports efficient production, quality control and rapid order fulfillment, reinforcing NL’s reputation for reliability and technical expertise.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Brent Begley and a seasoned executive team, NL Industries continues to pursue strategic growth through product innovation, targeted acquisitions and expansion into adjacent markets. The company maintains a disciplined approach to operational excellence, emphasizing safety, sustainability and stakeholder engagement. Through its legacy of pigment chemistry and modern coatings capabilities, NL Industries aims to deliver long-term value for customers, employees and shareholders alike.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.47 to $6.91
• 50-Day Range: $6.05 to $9.00
• 52-Week Range: $5.20 to $9.42
• Volume: 41,635 shs
• Average Volume: 34,565 shs
• Market Capitalization: $326.30 million
• P/E Ratio: 5.34
• Dividend Yield: 5.39%
• Price Target: $6.00
• Consensus Rating: Sell

NL Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

NL Industries scored higher than 15% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 173rd out of 188 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 0.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Sell

Consensus Rating

NL Industries has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

NL Industries has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of NL Industries is 5.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.93.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of NL Industries is 5.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 95.62.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

NL Industries has a P/B Ratio of 0.80. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.20% of the float of NL Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NL Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NL Industries has recently increased by 6.18%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

NL Industries is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.44%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

NL Industries has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of NL Industries is 28.80%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.20% of the float of NL Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NL Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NL Industries has recently increased by 6.18%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for NL Industries this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for NL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, NL Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.26% of the stock of NL Industries is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 10.67% of the stock of NL Industries is held by institutions.

NL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NL shares performed this year?

NL Industries' stock was trading at $7.77 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NL stock has decreased by 11.8% and is now trading at $6.85.

How were NL Industries' earnings last quarter?

NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The basic materials company reported $0.01 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.20. The basic materials company earned $40.30 million during the quarter. NL Industries had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.97% and a net margin of 41.23%.

How do I buy shares of NL Industries?

Shares of NL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of NL Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that NL Industries investors own include Medtronic (MDT), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Meta Platforms (META).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Record date for 6/24 Dividend: 6/09/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/24 Dividend: 6/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/24/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - SPECIALTY
• Sub-Industry: Office Services & Supplies
• Current Symbol: NYSE:NL
• CIK: 72162
• Web: www.nl-ind.com
• Phone: (972) 233-1700
• Fax: 281-423-3216
• Employees: 2,820
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $6.00
• High Stock Price Target: $6.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $6.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -8.0%
• Consensus Rating: Sell
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.25
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.24
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $67.23 million
• Net Margins: 41.23%
• Pretax Margin: 51.49%
• Return on Equity: 14.97%
• Return on Assets: 10.80%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 5.81
• Quick Ratio: 4.86

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $148.24 million
• Price / Sales: 2.15
• Cash Flow: $1.43 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.56
• Book Value: $8.51 per share
• Price / Book: 0.77

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 48,848,000
• Free Float: 48,701,000
• Market Cap: $318.68 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.27