NLIndustrials · Security & Protection ServicesTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores NLI Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (88): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Quality (15): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2024 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $5.00 → $6.00 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 25 May 2021 | Barclays | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 14 June 2018 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 1 Dec 2015 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Aug 2015 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 3 Feb 2014 | Barclays | Initiates | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, NLI Holdings, Inc. returned +22.8% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 74% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
NLI Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $339.8M and an enterprise value of $253.1M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $161.8M. The latest quarter grew 8.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$22.8M, a −14.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.52.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $8.1M, after $3.1M of capital spending.
NLI Holdings, Inc. spent $28.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 27.6×; forward P/E: 8.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 5.76%, paying out 175% of earnings.
NLI Holdings, Inc. employs 2,812 people — $58K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research upgraded NLI Holdings to "Outperform," citing stronger CompX margins, broad demand for Security Products, and improved Kronos execution following restructuring.
Why it matters — For NL watchers, the upgrade signals that the company's key business segments are showing improved operational performance and execution.
NLI Holdings reported second-quarter earnings that rose year over year, driven by improved margins at CompX and a return to profit at Kronos. The results support an upbeat 2026 outlook despite ongoing cost pressures.
Why it matters — NL watchers would care because improving performance at both CompX and Kronos underpins a more optimistic outlook for the company despite cost pressures.
NLI Holdings, Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 22, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2026.
Why it matters — Investors following NL would care because the company is returning cash to shareholders through a declared quarterly dividend.
NLI Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 net income attributable to stockholders of $9.0 million, or $.18 per share, up from $.3 million, or $.01 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, net income was $13.3 million, or $.27 per share, compared with $1.0 million, or $.02 per share a year earlier, with results including unrealized gains on marketable equity securities.
Why it matters — A NL watcher would care because the company's reported earnings improved substantially year over year for both the quarter and first half, driven in part by gains on marketable equity securities.
Of the 1 analysts covering NLI Holdings, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NLI Holdings, Inc. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, NLI Holdings, Inc. ranks 47 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (88 of 100).
No analyst covering NLI Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.
NLI Holdings, Inc. returned +22.8% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
NLI Holdings, Inc. is a holding company that operates primarily through its subsidiary, CompX International, in the component products business.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 23 Sept 2026): "NL Upgraded to Outperform on CompX Strength, Kronos Recovery". Zacks Investment Research upgraded NLI Holdings to "Outperform," citing stronger CompX margins, broad demand for Security Products, and improved Kronos execution following restructuring.
NLI Holdings, Inc. is a holding company that operates primarily through its subsidiary, CompX International, in the component products business. The company focuses on engineered products used in security, access control, and marine applications, including cabinet locks, electronic locks, marine hardware, trim tabs, throttle controls, and related accessories. Its products serve a broad range of industrial and commercial customers across sectors such as healthcare, office furniture, storage, transportation, gas stations, and vending equipment. NLI Holdings also maintains an interest in chemicals through a separate business segment that produces titanium dioxide pigments, which are used in a variety of everyday materials and manufacturing processes. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, NLI Holdings plays a specialized role in industrial manufacturing by supplying niche components and materials that support equipment makers and end markets worldwide.
CEO Ms. Courtney J. Riley · 2,812 employees · United States · https://www.nliholdingsinc.com
