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About NL Industries
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
NL Industries is based in Dallas, Texas and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker NL. The SEC classifies its business as industrial inorganic chemicals. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $158.3m and a net loss of $37.8m. At that date it held total assets of $464.2m and shareholders' equity of $358.8m.
Our principal executive offices are located at Three Lincoln Center, 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX 75240. Our telephone number is (972) 233-1700. We maintain a website at www.nl-ind.com.
We are primarily a holding company. We operate in the component products industry through our majority-owned subsidiary, CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX). We operate in the chemicals industry through our noncontrolling interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc. CompX and Kronos (NYSE: KRO) each file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
At December 31, 2025, Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) held approximately 83% of our outstanding common stock and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Contran Corporation held approximately 91% of Valhi’s outstanding common stock. As discussed in Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, Lisa K. Simmons and a trust established for the benefit of Ms. Simmons and her late sister and their children (the “Family Trust”) may be deemed to control Contran, and therefore may be deemed to indirectly control the wholly-owned subsidiary of Contran, Valhi and us.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 9 Mar 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Commercial Services & Supplies
- Listed since
- 17 Mar 1980
- Employees
- 549
- Website
- nl-ind.com ↗
- Head office
- 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, DALLAS, TX, 75240-2620
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Classification
- Industrial Inorganic Chemicals
- Filer status
- Non-accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Ms. Loretta FeehanNon-Executive Chairman of the Board$122,921
- Ms. Courtney RileyPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2012$1.4m
- Mr. Michael SimmonsVice Chairman of the Board, since 2023$1.7m
- Ms. Amy SamfordChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President$1.2m
- Mr. John SunnyExecutive Vice President, Chief Information Officer$1.1m
- Ms. Kristin MccoyExecutive Vice President - Tax$662,000
- Mr. Andrew NaceExecutive Vice President$698,000
- Mr. John PowersSenior Vice President, General Counsel$696,000
- Mr. Bryan HanleySenior Vice President, Treasurer
- Ms. Amy RufVice President, Controller
- Ms. Erica AustinVice President - Employee Benefits
- Mr. Bart ReichertVice President - Internal Audit
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 25
- Environment
- 6
- Social
- 22
- Governance
- 46
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- No
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- NL Industries Inc has a strong market presence in the chemical industry, with a diverse product portfolio and a wide customer base.
- The company has a strong financial position, with consistent revenue growth and healthy profit margins.
- NL Industries Inc benefits from a well-established supply chain and distribution network, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
Weaknesses
- NL Industries Inc heavily relies on a limited number of key customers, which poses a risk of revenue concentration if any of them were to withdraw their business.
- The company faces increasing competition from both domestic and international chemical manufacturers, which puts pressure on pricing and market share.
- NL Industries Inc has relatively high production costs compared to some competitors, impacting its ability to compete on price alone.
Opportunities
- The growing demand for chemical products in emerging markets presents an opportunity for NL Industries Inc to expand its customer base and increase sales.
- Continued advancements in technology and innovation open doors for the development of new and improved chemical products, allowing NL Industries Inc to stay competitive and capture new market segments.
- Increasing environmental regulations and the shift towards sustainable practices create opportunities for NL Industries Inc to offer eco-friendly solutions and tap into the growing market for green chemicals.
Threats
- Fluctuations in raw material prices, particularly for key ingredients used in NL Industries Inc's products, pose a threat to the company's profitability and cost management.
- Economic downturns and global market uncertainties can negatively impact the demand for chemical products, affecting NL Industries Inc's sales and revenue.
- Stringent government regulations relating to environmental and health hazards may require NL Industries Inc to invest in additional compliance measures, increasing operational costs.
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