What is NLI Holdings, Inc.'s (NL) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (39), Value (62), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does NLI Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?

NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is NLI Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. 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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NLI Holdings, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $284M · Avg Vol: $249K/d

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-8.0%

D/E

0.0x

Dividend %

6.3%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	166.6M	161.3M	145.9M	158.3M	-1.7%	158.6M
EPS	0.69	-0.05	1.38	-0.77	41.4%	-0.69
Shares	48.8M	48.8M	48.8M	48.8M	+0.1%	48.9M
Debt	0.5M	0.5M	0.5M	0.5M	0.0%	1.4M
Equity	382.1M	369.8M	396.9M	358.8M	-2.1%	—
Op CF	26.9M	37.0M	25.6M	-36.4M	-2.6%	7.5M
Inv CF	-67.9M	22.1M	58.9M	-2.4M	—	—
Fin CF	-36.8M	-15.2M	-41.6M	-31.3M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-5.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$5.81

RSI (14)

46.9

52W High

$8.46

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-11.4%6.5

ROE

-8.0%10.0

GP/Assets

10.6%30.9

Op. Margin

11.6%67.7

FCF/Assets

3.3%51.4

Piotroski

533.0

Int. Cover

-50.0x1.1

D/E Ratio

0.00x94.5

Current Ratio

10.65x98.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

6.8x78.2

P/FCF

18.3x55.5

P/B

0.8x84.8

P/S

1.8x44.1

Div Yield

6.3%93.9

Momentum

52W High %

69%42.1

RS 6M

-12%54.1

SMA 50/200

1.07x66.7

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%79.8

EPS Rev 12W

0.0%66.2

EPS Improve

+225%87.4

Q Growth

551%97.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$284M

P/E (Forward)

6.7x

Gross Margin

31.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NL are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
NL	NLI Holdings, Inc.(you)	$284M	74	BUY
MG	Mistras Group, Inc.	$492M	66	BUY
CIX	CompX International Inc.	$329M	97	STRONG BUY
NSSC	Napco Security Technologies, Inc.	$1.3B	74	BUY
CXW	CoreCivic, Inc.	$3.1B	81	STRONG BUY
GEO	The GEO Group, Inc.	$4.1B	79	BUY
BCO	The Brink's Company	$5.0B	72	BUY
MSA	MSA Safety Incorporated	$6.7B	77	BUY
BRC	Brady Corporation	$4.5B	89	STRONG BUY
ADT	ADT Inc.	$5.2B	93	STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

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

NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (62/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$5.81
Market Cap	$284M
P/E (Forward)	6.66
Price/Book	0.78
Return on Equity	-8.0%
Return on Invested Capital	-11.4%
Debt/Equity	0.00x
Gross Margin	31.1%
Operating Margin	11.6%
Revenue Growth	0.7%
Dividend Yield	6.3%
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 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (62), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does NLI Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?: NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. 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).