Quanex Building Products (NX)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 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 | 330,187 | 361,350 | 360,888 |
| 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 |
January 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $555,029K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio of Quanex Building Products has consistently been 0.00 in each of the reporting periods provided. This indicates that the company has not used any debt to finance its operations, and its capital structure is entirely reliant on equity. While a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 may suggest a lower risk level due to the absence of debt obligations, it may also point to missed opportunities for leveraging debt to potentially enhance returns on equity. Monitoring this ratio over time can provide insights into the company's financial strategy and risk management practices.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2024