NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) — Stock Score Summary

NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (61/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. NLI Holdings is a micro-cap industrial company with insufficient liquidity, low quality metrics, and no clear alignment with our high-conviction macro themes.

NL Industries, Inc. is a holding company with operations primarily in titanium dioxide pigments through its majority ownership of Kronos Worldwide, Inc., and in component products for security applications through its wholly-owned subsidiary, CompX International Inc. Its competitive moat is based on Kronos' established position as a global producer of titanium dioxide, a critical pigment, and CompX's niche leadership in specialized security products. NL Industries operates through these distinct subsidiaries, providing exposure to both industrial chemicals and security hardware.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$5.97
Market Cap$360M
P/E (Forward)7.05
Price/Book0.82
Return on Equity-8.0%
Return on Invested Capital-11.4%
Debt/Equity0.38
Gross Margin31.1%
Operating Margin11.6%
Revenue Growth0.7%
Dividend Yield6.6%
Free Cash Flow$16M

NLI Holdings, Inc. operates in the Security & Protection Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NLI Holdings, Inc.’s (NL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (61), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does NLI Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?
NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is NLI Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is NLI Holdings, Inc. in?
NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Security & Protection Services industry (United States).
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