Quanex Building Products Corp. Stock Hits New 52-Week Low at $13.69

Quanex Building Products Corp. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 13.69 as of September 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 decrease in its stock price, with a performance drop of 54.52%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 16.64% 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's return on equity is relatively low at 4.29%. The stock's price-to-book ratio is 1.13, indicating its valuation compared to its net assets.

Quanex's financial metrics reveal a challenging landscape, with net sales growing at an annual rate of 17.08% over the last five years. However, the company has faced a decline in profits, which have fallen by 74% over the past year. Additionally, the stock has shown underperformance in both the near and long term, generating returns of -51.69% in the last year alone.