Quanex Building Products (NX)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Oct 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,010,750 545,554 464,835 419,782 355,759
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

October 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $1,010,750K
= 0.00

Based on the data provided, Quanex Building Products has consistently maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 for the past five years, with no debt relative to equity during this period. This indicates that the company has been primarily funded by equity rather than debt. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 suggests a conservative financial structure with a low level of financial risk stemming from debt obligations. However, it is essential to consider that having no debt might limit the company's financial flexibility and potential tax advantages associated with debt financing. Overall, Quanex Building Products' consistent low debt-to-equity ratio reflects a cautious approach to leverage and financial risk management.


Peer comparison

Oct 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Quanex Building Products
NX
0.00
Howmet Aerospace Inc
HWM
0.87
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
KALU
1.59
Mueller Industries Inc
MLI
0.00