Summary
NL Industries: Lucrative Stock For Dividend Investors
NL Industries, with a diversified portfolio in minerals and engineering products, has shown resilience with a recent EPS recovery and consistent dividend payouts. The stock is undervalued with a forward P/E of 11.2x, presenting a significant upside potential of 44.7% based on DCF analysis. Favorable economic conditions and potential rate cuts in 2025 could boost manufacturing levels, positively impacting NL Industries' revenue and EPS growth.
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NL Industries Inc. Profile
| IT Services Industry | Information Technology Sector | Courtney J. Riley CEO | NYSE Exchange | 629156407 CUSIP |
| US Country | 3,034 Employees | 21 Nov 2025 Last Dividend | 23 Dec 1988 Last Split | 6 Apr 1983 IPO Date |
Overview
NL Industries, Inc. operates through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc., and is a prominent player in the component products industry with a global reach spanning Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific. Established in 1891 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, NL Industries serves a diverse range of markets and customers worldwide. The company focuses on manufacturing and distributing high-quality mechanical and electronic locking mechanisms, as well as components for performance boats and value-added titanium dioxide pigments. As a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc., NL Industries continues to build on its rich history of innovation and service excellence.
Products and Services
The company's comprehensive product offerings encompass various sectors, including security, marine, and industrial applications:
- Mechanical and Electronic Cabinet Locks: Produces locking mechanisms such as disc tumbler locks and pin tumbler locking mechanisms under brands like KeSet, System 64, TuBar, and Turbine; and electronic locks under the CompX eLock and StealthLock brands. These products find applications in mailboxes, ignition systems, file cabinets, desk drawers, and more.
- Marine Components: Offers a wide range of marine accessories and components including stainless steel exhaust headers, gauges like GPS speedometers and tachometers, mechanical and electronic controls and throttles, wake enhancement devices, and trim tabs. It also provides high-quality steering wheels, dash panels, LED indicators, wire harnesses, and other boat accessories.
- Titanium Dioxide Pigments: Specializes in the production and marketing of value-added titanium dioxide pigments that are essential in enhancing whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability in a multitude of applications. These include coatings, plastics, paper, inks, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and a variety of other industrial and consumer products.
NL Industries sells its broad range of component products directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and also through distributors, ensuring wide availability and access to its high-quality offerings.
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