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NL Industries
Legal namestring
NL Industries, Inc.
Websiteurl
nl-ind.com
Company typeenum
Public
Founded yearint
1891
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
251–500
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersDallas, United States
HQ citystring
Dallas
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
holding company operations, component products manufacturing, titanium dioxide pigments, security products industry, recreational marine components
NAICS code2 codes
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises55111
  • Chemical Manufacturing325
Product category
Diversified Industrial Holding (Component Products and Specialty Chemicals)
Social media profiles1 record
Revenue model3 records
1Component Products Segment
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Revenue from manufacturing and selling security products and recreational marine components through majority-owned subsidiary CompX International

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2Chemicals Segment (TiO2)
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Revenue from titanium dioxide pigment production and sales through noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Kronos reported operating loss of $36.5 million in 2025 due to lower TiO2 selling prices and $111 million in unabsorbed fixed production costs from reduced operating rates

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3Dividend Income
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Quarterly dividend payments to shareholders; declared $0.10 per share in Q2 2026, previously $0.09 per share in Q4 2025. Company carries 6.9% dividend yield

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Marketing channels1 record

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Distribution channels2 records

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Cost components4 values
Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Others
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

NL Industries, Inc. is a diversified holding company that operates in the component products industry through its majority-owned subsidiary CompX International, Inc., manufacturing security products and recreational marine components. The company also operates in the chemicals industry through its significant noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc., a global producer and marketer of value-added titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments used in paints and construction materials. The company is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc. and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Kronos rallied nearly 50% year-to-date driven by EU antidumping measures
Product overview1 text field

NLI Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company organized as a platform of two distinct business segments: (1) Component Products — operated through its majority-owned subsidiary CompX International, Inc. (NYSE American: CIX), which manufactures security products and recreational marine components; and (2) Chemicals — operated through its noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO), a global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments. The company is based in Dallas, Texas and is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.

Product and service2 records
1CompX International Component Products
CategoryComponent Products Manufacturing
Description

A majority-owned subsidiary of NL Industries that manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components for industrial customers. CompX International is publicly listed on NYSE American: CIX.

2Kronos Worldwide Titanium Dioxide Pigments
CategorySpecialty Chemicals Manufacturing
Description

A global producer and marketer of value-added titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments used in paints and construction materials. Kronos Worldwide is publicly listed on NYSE: KRO and NL Industries holds a significant noncontrolling interest.

Scale indicator6 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
1CompX International, Inc.
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

NLI Holdings operates in the component products industry through its majority-owned subsidiary, CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX), which manufactures security products and recreational marine components

2Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

NLI Holdings operates in the chemicals industry through its noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO), a global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
1Venator Materials PLC
TypeDirect peer
Description

TiO2 pigments and performance additives producer; historically a direct peer to Kronos in the global TiO2 market and a relevant benchmark for industry pricing dynamics.

2Huntsman Corporation
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Diversified specialty chemicals manufacturer with broader portfolio including polyurethanes and performance products; comparable industrial customer base and cyclical earnings profile.

3The Chemours Company
TypeDirect peer
Description

Major TiO2 producer (Ti-Pure™) with overlapping customer base in paints, coatings, and plastics; serves as a direct benchmark for TiO2 pricing and margin trends.

4Stepan Company
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Specialty and intermediate chemicals manufacturer serving similar industrial end markets including coatings, construction, and personal care; useful benchmark for mid-cap specialty chemicals multiples.

5Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
TypeDirect peer
Description

Operating chemicals subsidiary of NL Industries; a global TiO2 pigment producer and direct comparable for the chemicals segment's earnings, margins, and cycle exposure.

6Cabot Corporation
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Specialty chemicals and performance materials company supplying reinforcement materials and specialty carbons; comparable B2B industrial customer base and end-market exposure.

7CompX International, Inc.
TypeDirect peer
Description

Majority-owned subsidiary of NL Industries manufacturing security products and recreational marine components; provides the closest pure comparable for the component products segment.

8Element Solutions Inc
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Specialty chemicals provider serving electronics, industrial, and energy markets; comparable industrial customer base and similar specialty-chemical business model.

9Tronox Holdings plc
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global TiO2 pigment producer with vertically integrated mineral sands, directly competing with Kronos in coatings, plastics, and paper end markets.

10Valhi, Inc.
TypeDirect peer
Description

Parent holding company with substantially the same investment portfolio as NL Industries (majority stake in CompX, noncontrolling stake in Kronos), making it the closest structural peer.

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Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Segment2 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Technology focused
No
API detail
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Has app

Feature3 records

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Profiles1 record

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Subsidiaries2 records

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Investors

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NL Industries

Diversified Industrial Holding (Component Products and Specialty Chemicals)nl-ind.com

NL Industries firmographics

Firmographics
Name
NL Industries
Legal name
NL Industries, Inc.
Website
https://nl-ind.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1891
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where NL Industries is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Dallas
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

NL Industries business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

  1. Component Products Segment: Revenue from manufacturing and selling security products and recreational marine components through majority-owned subsidiary CompX International
  2. Chemicals Segment (TiO2): Revenue from titanium dioxide pigment production and sales through noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Kronos reported operating loss of $36.5 million in 2025 due to lower TiO2 selling prices and $111 million in unabsorbed fixed production costs from reduced operating rates
  3. Dividend Income: Quarterly dividend payments to shareholders; declared $0.10 per share in Q2 2026, previously $0.09 per share in Q4 2025. Company carries 6.9% dividend yield

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

NL Industries product offering

Product offering

Core offering

NL Industries, Inc. is a diversified holding company that operates in the component products industry through its majority-owned subsidiary CompX International, Inc., manufacturing security products and recreational marine components. The company also operates in the chemicals industry through its significant noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc., a global producer and marketer of value-added titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments used in paints and construction materials. The company is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc. and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Product overview

NLI Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company organized as a platform of two distinct business segments: (1) Component Products — operated through its majority-owned subsidiary CompX International, Inc. (NYSE American: CIX), which manufactures security products and recreational marine components; and (2) Chemicals — operated through its noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO), a global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments. The company is based in Dallas, Texas and is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • CompX International Component Products A majority-owned subsidiary of NL Industries that manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components for industrial customers. CompX International is publicly listed on NYSE American: CIX.
  • Kronos Worldwide Titanium Dioxide Pigments A global producer and marketer of value-added titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments used in paints and construction materials. Kronos Worldwide is publicly listed on NYSE: KRO and NL Industries holds a significant noncontrolling interest.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Kronos rallied nearly 50% year-to-date driven by EU antidumping measures

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Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

NL Industries technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

NL Industries partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • CompX International, Inc.coreOthersNLI Holdings operates in the component products industry through its majority-owned subsidiary, CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX), which manufactures security products and recreational marine components
  • Kronos Worldwide, Inc.coreOthersNLI Holdings operates in the chemicals industry through its noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO), a global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

NL Industries competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Venator Materials PLC: TiO2 pigments and performance additives producer; historically a direct peer to Kronos in the global TiO2 market and a relevant benchmark for industry pricing dynamics.
  • The Chemours Company: Major TiO2 producer (Ti-Pure™) with overlapping customer base in paints, coatings, and plastics; serves as a direct benchmark for TiO2 pricing and margin trends.
  • Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Operating chemicals subsidiary of NL Industries; a global TiO2 pigment producer and direct comparable for the chemicals segment's earnings, margins, and cycle exposure.
  • CompX International, Inc. Majority-owned subsidiary of NL Industries manufacturing security products and recreational marine components; provides the closest pure comparable for the component products segment.
  • Tronox Holdings plc: Global TiO2 pigment producer with vertically integrated mineral sands, directly competing with Kronos in coatings, plastics, and paper end markets.
  • Valhi, Inc. Parent holding company with substantially the same investment portfolio as NL Industries (majority stake in CompX, noncontrolling stake in Kronos), making it the closest structural peer.

Broad incumbents

  • Huntsman Corporation: Diversified specialty chemicals manufacturer with broader portfolio including polyurethanes and performance products; comparable industrial customer base and cyclical earnings profile.
  • Stepan Company: Specialty and intermediate chemicals manufacturer serving similar industrial end markets including coatings, construction, and personal care; useful benchmark for mid-cap specialty chemicals multiples.
  • Cabot Corporation: Specialty chemicals and performance materials company supplying reinforcement materials and specialty carbons; comparable B2B industrial customer base and end-market exposure.
  • Element Solutions Inc: Specialty chemicals provider serving electronics, industrial, and energy markets; comparable industrial customer base and similar specialty-chemical business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

NL Industries social profiles

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NL Industries financial estimates

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NL Industries leadership team

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Profiles1 record

NL Industries subsidiaries and ownership

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Subsidiaries2 records

NL Industries funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

NL Industries M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about NL Industries

What does NL Industries do?

NL Industries, Inc. is a diversified holding company that operates in the component products industry through its majority-owned subsidiary CompX International, Inc., manufacturing security products and recreational marine components. The company also operates in the chemicals industry through its significant noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc., a global producer and marketer of value-added titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments used in paints and construction materials. The company is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc. and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Is NL Industries a public or private company?

NL Industries is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was NL Industries founded?

NL Industries was founded in 1891. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is NL Industries based?

NL Industries is headquartered in Dallas, United States, in the North America region.

How does NL Industries make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Component Products Segment is the primary driver. The others are chemicals Segment (TiO2) and dividend Income.

Who are NL Industries's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Venator Materials PLC, The Chemours Company, Kronos Worldwide, Inc., CompX International, Inc., Tronox Holdings plc and Valhi, Inc.. Broad incumbents are Huntsman Corporation, Stepan Company, Cabot Corporation and Element Solutions Inc.

Does NL Industries have an API?

No public API is recorded for NL Industries.

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Ticker ReportFinancial Contrast: NL Industries (NYSE:NL) and Worley (OTCMKTS:WYGPY)NL Industries and Worley are compared on profitability, valuation, dividends, and risk. Worley has higher revenue ($7.27B vs $158.3M) and earnings, while NL Industries offers a higher dividend yield (5.8% vs 3.9%) and lower beta (0.22 vs 0.97). Both have a rating score of 2.00.Ticker ReportNL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) Plans $0.10 Quarterly DividendNL Industries, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on Wednesday, August 5th, with investors of record on September 3rd receiving payment on September 22nd. The dividend represents a 6.9% yield and marks the company's second consecutive year of annual dividend increases, having raised payments by an average of 0.3% per year over the last three years. The company also reported earnings of $0.18 per share for the quarter, missing analyst consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.03, though revenue of $43.61 million came in above the $40.92 million analyst estimate.Stock TitanNL Industries declares $0.10 dividend, OKs Delaware moveNL Industries, Inc. announced its board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on June 23, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 4, 2026. At its 2026 annual shareholder meeting, shareholders elected eight directors, approved executive compensation, and voted to reincorporate the company from New Jersey to Delaware via a merger with its wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary NLI Holdings, Inc., expected to be effective around May 26, 2026. The company operates in component products (security products and recreational marine components) and chemicals (TiO2) businesses.GlobeNewswireNL REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTSNL Industries reported Q1 2026 net income of $4.3 million, up from $0.7 million in Q1 2025. Kronos' net sales rose 4% to $509.8 million, driven by higher volumes and currency gains, though income from operations fell to $12.6 million. The company cited lower TiO2 prices and production volumes as key factors.Stock TitanNL Industries Q1 2026 earnings due May 6NL Industries, Inc. announced on April 14, 2026 that it expects to report first quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, subject to completion of quarter-end closing procedures. The company is engaged in component products (security products and recreational marine components) and chemicals (TiO2) businesses. The announcement is a routine investor relations disclosure with no additional financial details or strategic implications provided.GlobeNewswireNL INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES EXPECTED FIRST QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE DATENL Industries, Inc. announced on April 14, 2026 that it expects to report first quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, subject to the completion of quarter-end closing procedures. The company is engaged in component products (security products and recreational marine components) and chemicals (TiO2) businesses. This is a routine earnings release date announcement.Defense WorldHead to Head Survey: NL Industries (NYSE:NL) and Celanese (NYSE:CE)MarketBeat published a head-to-head comparison of NL Industries and Celanese, two basic materials companies, evaluating them across 17 financial metrics including earnings, dividends, valuation, and analyst ratings. Celanese outperformed NL Industries on 11 of 17 factors, though NL Industries offers a higher dividend yield of 6.9% compared to Celanese's 0.2%. The article notes both companies currently report negative earnings and net income, with analysts assigning a more favorable consensus rating to Celanese.Defense WorldNL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) Sees Significant Growth in Short InterestNL Industries, Inc. reported a 51.1% increase in short interest to 134,662 shares as of mid-March, with the days-to-cover ratio standing at 2.1 days. Multiple institutional investors, including Canada Life Assurance, Wells Fargo, and Squarepoint Ops, disclosed transactions in the company during recent quarters. The company missed earnings estimates with a quarterly loss of $0.63 per share versus consensus of $0.18, though it raised its quarterly dividend to $0.10 and carries a 6.9% yield.National TodayNL Industries Reports Q4 Loss of $31 MillionNL Industries reported a $31 million loss in Q4 and an overall full-year loss of $37.8 million, with revenue declining to $158.3 million. The company's financial results indicate ongoing difficulties in the chemical and industrial components markets. The results were announced on March 9, 2026.Stock TitanNL Industries posts $31M Q4 loss, $0.63 EPSNL Industries, Inc. reported a net loss of $31.0 million ($0.63 per share) for Q4 2025, a sharp reversal from a $16.5 million net income in Q4 2024, driven by equity losses from subsidiary Kronos Worldwide and a $19.7 million pension plan termination loss. For the full year 2025, NL reported a net loss of $37.8 million compared to net income of $67.2 million in 2024, with Kronos posting a $36.5 million operating loss due to 10% lower TiO2 selling prices and $111 million in unabsorbed fixed production costs from reduced operating rates. CompX, NL's component products subsidiary, delivered full-year segment profit of $22.6 million on $158.3 million in net sales, partially offsetting the chemicals segment weakness.