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, vending and gaming machines, high security 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; steering wheels and other billet aluminum accessories; and dash panels, LED lighting products, wire harnesses, and other accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. In addition, it offers insurance brokerage and risk management services. The company 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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Industrial inorganic chemicals
Sub-IndustryOffice Services & Supplies
SectorBasic Materials
SymbolNYSE:NL
CUSIP62915640
Phone972-233-1700
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio4.59
Quick Ratio4.04
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio5.58
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$112 million
Price / Sales4.20
Cash Flow$1.69 per share
Price / Cash5.71
Book Value$7.62 per share
Price / Book1.27
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$116.10 million
Net Margins110.31%
Return on Equity27.35%
Return on Assets16.37%
Miscellaneous
Employees520
Outstanding Shares48,720,000
