NLI Holdings, Inc.

NYSE:NL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$317.4m

NLI Holdings Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

NLI Holdings's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -28%, while the Commercial Services industry saw earnings growing at 7.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.8% per year.

Key information

-28.00%

Earnings growth rate

-28.02%

EPS growth rate

Commercial Services Industry Growth8.53%
Revenue growth rate1.82%
Return on equity-5.96%
Net Margin-15.79%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Feb 26

NL Industries: A Complex Little Performer To Watch

Summary NL Industries trades at a material discount to book value, with a cash-rich, debt-light balance sheet and two well-performing operating entities. Ongoing litigation remains the primary risk, but recent settlements and case closures improve the forward outlook for NL. Financial forecasts suggest 5.7% revenue growth and 45.5% underlying net income growth, but margins remain volatile due to Valhi exposure. We initiate a Hold rating with an $8.40 12-month price target, citing a 32% undervaluation but an unattractive risk/reward profile. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Aug 14

We Think That There Are Some Issues For NL Industries (NYSE:NL) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

NYSE:NL 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore NL Industries's Fair Values from the Community and select yours The...
Analysis Article • May 19

NL Industries (NYSE:NL) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.09

The board of NL Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:NL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.09 per share on the 24th...
Analysis Article • Jan 24

NL Industries, Inc.'s (NYSE:NL) Price Is Out Of Tune With Revenues

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Commercial Services industry in the United States have...
Seeking Alpha • Nov 29

NL Industries: Lucrative Stock For Dividend Investors

Summary 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. Despite potential risks from tariffs and labor issues, NL Industries remains a Strong Buy for value investors due to its stable dividends and growth prospects. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Oct 10

Returns At NL Industries (NYSE:NL) Are On The Way Up

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Ideally, a business will...
Analysis Article • Jul 18

Some Confidence Is Lacking In NL Industries, Inc.'s (NYSE:NL) P/E

NL Industries, Inc.'s ( NYSE:NL ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 29x might make it look like a strong sell right...
Analysis Article • May 07

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At NL Industries (NYSE:NL)

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
Analysis Article • Mar 29

Revenues Tell The Story For NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) As Its Stock Soars 46%

NL Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:NL ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article • Oct 30

NL Industries (NYSE:NL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.07

NL Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:NL ) will pay a dividend of $0.07 on the 19th of December. The dividend yield will be 5.9...
Seeking Alpha • Oct 18

NL Industries: Undiscovered Dividend Stock For Income And Capital Gains

Summary NL Industries is an undiscovered high-yield dividend company with strong fundamentals and zero debt. The company operates through its majority-owned subsidiary CompX International, which manufactures security products and recreational marine components. NL Industries has a positive outlook, with its subsidiary's business expected to grow and its minority stake in Kronos Worldwide also showing positive long-term prospects. The quarterly dividend is safe, while NL Industries has room for more special dividends in the next years, barring unforeseen events. NL Industries' key multiples currently are low, so long-term investors could make significant profits in addition to the dividends, barring unforeseen events. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Aug 10

NL Industries (NYSE:NL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article • May 22

NL Industries (NYSE:NL) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.07

The board of NL Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:NL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 20th of June, with...
Analysis Article • Feb 27

NL Industries (NYSE:NL) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.07

NL Industries, Inc.'s ( NYSE:NL ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.07 per share on 23rd of March. This...
Analysis Article • Dec 21

NL Industries (NYSE:NL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Amongst other things, we'll want...
Seeking Alpha • Oct 27

NL Industries declares $0.07 dividend

NL Industries (NYSE:NL) declares $0.07/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 3.29% Payable Dec. 20; for shareholders of record Dec. 1; ex-div Nov. 30. See NL Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How NLI Holdings makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:NL Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 26162-26230
31 Mar 26159-34240
31 Dec 25158-38240
30 Sep 2515910240
30 Jun 2515354250
31 Mar 2514861250
31 Dec 2414667240
30 Sep 2415158220
30 Jun 2415722220
31 Mar 2415811210
31 Dec 23161-2260
30 Sep 23158-16320
30 Jun 23161-25310
31 Mar 231669320
31 Dec 2216734200
30 Sep 2216155320
30 Jun 2215274320
31 Mar 2214756320
31 Dec 2114151310
30 Sep 2113741300
30 Jun 2113134300
31 Mar 2111826290
31 Dec 2011515290
30 Sep 2011417300
30 Jun 2011511310
31 Mar 2012513320
31 Dec 1912426310
30 Sep 1912222310
30 Jun 191228290
31 Mar 19121-40290
31 Dec 18118-41330
30 Sep 181165320
30 Jun 1811338330
31 Mar 18111122320
31 Dec 17112116310
30 Sep 1711377310
30 Jun 1711566330
31 Mar 1711226340
31 Dec 1610915330
30 Sep 161080350
30 Jun 16106-6330
31 Mar 16108-36350
31 Dec 15109-24320
30 Sep 15108-13300

Quality Earnings: NL is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: NL is currently unprofitable.

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: NL is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 28% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare NL's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: NL is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Commercial Services industry (11.4%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: NL has a negative Return on Equity (-5.96%), as it is currently unprofitable.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/09 08:48
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/07 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

NLI Holdings, Inc. is covered by 3 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Sergey VasnetsovBarclays
Patrick Duffy FischerBarclays
Michael LeitheadBarclays