Quanex Building Products Profit Margin

Quanex Building Products (NX) currently reports a profit margin of 2.84% as of July 2026. That compares with -15.45% in the prior-year period — up 118.4% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 4.71%. Use the charts on this page to explore Quanex Building Products's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Quanex Building Products's profit margin increased from -15.45% to 2.84% — a 118.4% year-over-year increase (period ending July 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 2.84% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 4.71%. That is roughly 39.7% 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 2.84% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 4.71%) 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 2.84%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 4.71%. 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.