Quanex Building Products (NX)
Debt-to-equity ratio
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,010,750 | 594,136 | 566,122 | 555,029 | 545,554 | 525,955 | 492,727 | 475,688 | 464,835 | 450,137 | 436,174 | 424,499 | 419,782 | 405,389 | 395,097 | 377,708 | 355,759 | 339,938 | 323,957 | 329,933 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 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
The debt-to-equity ratio of Quanex Building Products has been consistently reported as 0.00 across multiple periods, including the most recent data available. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt to finance its operations relative to its equity. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 typically suggests that the company is primarily financed by equity, which may be viewed positively by investors and creditors as it signifies lower financial risk and demonstrates strong financial stability. However, it is important to note that a very low debt-to-equity ratio may also indicate that the company is missing out on potential tax benefits associated with debt financing. Further analysis of the company's overall financial position and strategy would be necessary to fully understand the implications of this consistent ratio.
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Oct 31, 2024