NL Industries, Inc. is a holding company. The Company operates in the component products industry through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc. (CompX). CompX manufactures engineered components that are sold to a variety of industries. Through its Security Products operations, CompX manufactures mechanical and electronic cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms used in postal, recreational transportation, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage and healthcare applications. CompX also manufactures wake enhancement systems, stainless steel exhaust systems, gauges, throttle controls, trim tabs and related hardware and accessories for the recreational marine and other industries through its Marine Components operations. It also operates in the chemicals industry through its noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (Kronos). Kronos is a global producer and marketer of value-added titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2), a base industrial product.
High Profit Growth
The company's net income leads the industry, with the latest annual income totaling USD 158.28M.
Turnaround to Loss
The company's performance has turned to a loss, with the latest annual loss of USD .
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 54.49%.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PE is -8.98, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 6.33M shares, decreasing 3.43% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Bill Nygren | OAKMX
Star Investor Bill Nygren | OAKMX holds 226.53 shares of this stock.
Lower Market Activity
The company has less investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 0.35.