Quanex Building Products Profit Margin

Quanex Building Products (NX) currently reports a profit margin of -13.45% as of April 2026. That compares with 1.05% in the prior-year period — down 1380.5% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. Use the charts on this page to explore Quanex Building Products's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Quanex Building Products's profit margin decreased from 1.05% to -13.45% — a 1380.5% year-over-year decrease (period ending April 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Quanex Building Products's profit margin of -13.45% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. That is roughly 233.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Quanex Building Products's current -13.45% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.05%) and against NX's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -13.45%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.05%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Quanex Building Products, and consider following NX for alerts when major investors trade the stock.