COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:CIX - US20563P1012 - Common Stock
23.05 USD
+0.51 (+2.26%)
Taking everything into account, CIX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CIX was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While CIX has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CIX is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CIX was profitable.
In the past year CIX had a positive cash flow from operations.
CIX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CIX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CIX's Return On Assets of 11.27% is amongst the best of the industry. CIX outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
CIX has a Return On Equity of 12.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: CIX outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
CIX has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.36%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIX is in line with the industry average of 10.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.27% | ||
| ROE | 12.43% | ||
| ROIC | 10.36% |
ROA(3y)11.33%
ROA(5y)9.64%
ROE(3y)12.63%
ROE(5y)10.73%
ROIC(3y)10.76%
ROIC(5y)9.29%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.16%, CIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIX has declined.
CIX has a Operating Margin of 13.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIX outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIX has declined.
CIX has a Gross Margin (29.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.16% | ||
| GM | 29.85% |
OM growth 3Y-7.16%
OM growth 5Y-3.88%
PM growth 3Y-1.15%
PM growth 5Y-2.47%
GM growth 3Y-2.26%
GM growth 5Y-2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CIX is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CIX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
CIX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CIX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 13.71 indicates that CIX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CIX's Altman-Z score of 13.71 is amongst the best of the industry. CIX outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CIX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.71 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC8.69%
2.3 Liquidity
CIX has a Current Ratio of 7.49. This indicates that CIX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CIX has a Current ratio of 7.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIX outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.20 indicates that CIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.20, CIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CIX have decreased strongly by -11.82% in the last year.
CIX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.93% yearly.
CIX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.96%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.27% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.82%
EPS 3Y0.09%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%12.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.96%
Revenue growth 3Y1.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.27%
Sales Q2Q%12.3%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.26, which indicates a correct valuation of CIX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CIX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CIX is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CIX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.02, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CIX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CIX is cheaper than 69.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CIX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CIX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)16.47
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CIX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, which is a nice return.
CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.41. CIX pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CIX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CIX grows each year by 62.78%, which is quite nice.
CIX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CIX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.78%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
212.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CIX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CIX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP212.25%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSEARCA:CIX (10/13/2025, 2:06:50 PM)
23.05
+0.51 (+2.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.71%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change0.78%
Market Cap283.98M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.79%
Short Ratio5.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend3.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.78%
DP212.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY6.55%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.07
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)1.3
OCFY5.65%
SpS12.4
BVpS12.13
TBVpS10.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)16.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.27% | ||
| ROE | 12.43% | ||
| ROCE | 13.57% | ||
| ROIC | 10.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.12% | ||
| OM | 13.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.16% | ||
| GM | 29.85% | ||
| FCFM | 8.62% |
ROA(3y)11.33%
ROA(5y)9.64%
ROE(3y)12.63%
ROE(5y)10.73%
ROIC(3y)10.76%
ROIC(5y)9.29%
ROICexc(3y)18.33%
ROICexc(5y)15.95%
ROICexgc(3y)24.55%
ROICexgc(5y)21.23%
ROCE(3y)14.1%
ROCE(5y)12.18%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.01%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.64%
OM growth 3Y-7.16%
OM growth 5Y-3.88%
PM growth 3Y-1.15%
PM growth 5Y-2.47%
GM growth 3Y-2.26%
GM growth 5Y-2%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.71 |
F-Score4
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)53.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.67%
Profit Quality(3y)100.71%
Profit Quality(5y)94.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.82%
EPS 3Y0.09%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%12.53%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.96%
Revenue growth 3Y1.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.27%
Sales Q2Q%12.3%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.55%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.05%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.74%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43.2%
FCF growth 3Y49.94%
FCF growth 5Y7.05%
OCF growth 1Y-36.22%
OCF growth 3Y29.86%
OCF growth 5Y4.43%