Quanex Building Products Corp. Stock Hits 52-Week Low at USD 11.04

Quanex Building Products Corp. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 11.04 as of November 19, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the microcap company, which operates within the building products industry. Over the past year, Quanex has experienced a notable drop in its stock price, with a performance decline of 62.43%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 12.28% during the same period.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 808 million, and it currently has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 46.00. Despite a high dividend yield of 97.92%, Quanex has faced challenges, including a return on equity of 4.29% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93. The stock's performance has been further impacted by a significant decrease in profits, which have fallen by 74% over the past year.

With institutional holdings at 100%, the company has seen a slight increase in stake by these investors, indicating a level of confidence in its fundamentals. However, the overall performance metrics suggest a challenging environment for Quanex Building Products Corp. as it navigates its current market position.