NL INDUSTRIES INC (NL) Financial Ratio Screen
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Calculation date: 2026-09-01. Financial period used: December 2024. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.
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Profile description reviewed: NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the component products industry in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms, including disc tumbler locks; pin tumbler locking mechanisms under KeSet, System 64, TuBar, and Turbine brands; and electronic locks under CompX eLock and StealthLock brands for use in various applications, such as mailboxes, ignition systems, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, high security medical cabinetry, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, vending, and cash containment machines. It also provides original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other exhaust components; gauges, such as GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical, electronic controls, and throttles; wake enhancement devices, trim tabs, steering wheels, and billet aluminum accessories; dash panels, LED indicators, wire harnesses; and grab handles, pin cleats, and other accessories for performance and ski/wakeboard and performance boats. In addition, the company produces and markets value-added titanium dioxide pigments, a base industrial product used in imparting whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability to a diverse range of customer applications and end-use markets, including coatings, plastics, paper, inks, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial and consumer products. The company sells its component products directly to original equipment manufacturers, as well as through distributors. NL Industries, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is based in Dallas, Texas. NL Industries, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings
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Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)
The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI | 0.1% / 30% | 28.2% / 30% | 32.3% / 30% | 7.52% / 5% | RATIOS FAIL* |
| FTSE | 0.1% / 33% | 28.2% / 33% | 32.3% / 50% | 7.52% / 5% | RATIOS FAIL* |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 30.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 40.4% | |
| Net Margin | -23.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -8.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $26M |
| Free Cash Flow | $24M |
| Total Debt | $500,000 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.1 |
| Current Ratio | 7.8 |
| Total Assets | $578M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $5.95 |
| 50-Day MA | $6.06 |
| 200-Day MA | $6.06 |
| Avg Volume | 64K |
| Beta | 0.1 |
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52-Week Range
$5.04
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Financial data provenance and verification
The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period December 2024. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.
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Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.
About NL INDUSTRIES INC (NL)
NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the component products industry in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms, including disc tumbler locks; pin tumbler locking mechanisms under KeSet, System 64, TuBar, and Turbine brands; and electronic locks under CompX eLock and StealthLock brands for use in various applications, such as mailboxes, ignition systems, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, high security medical cabinetry, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, vending, and cash containment machines. It also provides original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other exhaust components; gauges, such as GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical, electronic controls, and throttles; wake enhancement devices, trim tabs, steering wheels, and billet aluminum accessories; dash panels, LED indicators, wire harnesses; and grab handles, pin cleats, and other accessories for performance and ski/wakeboard and performance boats. In addition, the company produces and markets value-added titanium dioxide pigments, a base industrial product used in imparting whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability to a diverse range of customer applications and end-use markets, including coatings, plastics, paper, inks, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial and consumer products. The company sells its component products directly to original equipment manufacturers, as well as through distributors. NL Industries, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is based in Dallas, Texas. NL Industries, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
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Is NL INDUSTRIES INC (NL) halal to invest in?
The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.
What is NL INDUSTRIES INC's debt ratio?
NL INDUSTRIES INC's debt ratio is 0.1% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.
What are NL INDUSTRIES INC's key financial metrics?
NL INDUSTRIES INC has a market capitalization of USD 282M in its listing currency, and revenue of $146M. The company maintains a gross margin of 30.4% and a net margin of -23.9%. Return on equity stands at -8.9%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Calculation date: 2026-09-01. Financial period: December 2024. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.
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