Is Quanex Building Products CORP (NX) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from October 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 107.1% / 30% | 9.5% / 30% | 25.8% / 30% | 0.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 107.1% / 33% | 9.5% / 33% | 25.8% / 33% | 0.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 43.4% / 33% | 3.9% / 33% | 10.4% / 33% | 0.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 107.1% / 33% | 9.5% / 33% | 25.8% / 33% | 0.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 43.4% / 33% | 3.9% / 33% | 10.4% / 50% | 0.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 27.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 0.7% | |
| Net Margin | -13.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -28.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $165M |
| Free Cash Flow | $102M |
| Total Debt | $854M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 122.2 |
| Current Ratio | 2.3 |
| Total Assets | $2.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $17.57 |
| 50-Day MA | $19.31 |
| 200-Day MA | $17.32 |
| Avg Volume | 620K |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$11.04
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About Quanex Building Products CORP (NX)
Quanex Building Products Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes components for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the building products industry in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia, and internationally. It offers energy-efficient flexible insulating glass spacers, extruded vinyl profiles, window and door screens, precision-formed metal and wood products, window and door seals, and window and door hardware. The company also solar panel sealants, trim moldings, vinyl decking, water retention barriers, conservatory roof components, and commercial access solutions. It sells its products through sales representatives, direct sales force, distributors, and independent sales agents. Quanex Building Products Corporation was founded in 1927 and is based in Houston, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quanex Building Products CORP (NX) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Quanex Building Products CORP is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Quanex Building Products CORP's debt ratio?
Quanex Building Products CORP's debt ratio is 107.1% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 43.4%.
What are Quanex Building Products CORP's key financial metrics?
Quanex Building Products CORP has a market capitalization of $801M, and revenue of $1.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 27.4% and a net margin of -13.0%. Return on equity stands at -28.2%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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