COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:CIX • US20563P1012
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23.27 USD
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This CIX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CIX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CIX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CIX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CIX has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CIX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CIX has a Return On Assets of 12.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIX outperforms 93.83% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.05%, CIX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- CIX has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIX outperforms 80.25% of its industry peers.
- CIX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.18%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.80%) for CIX is below the current ROIC(12.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.47% | ||
| ROE | 14.05% | ||
| ROIC | 12.32% |
ROA(3y)11.56%
ROA(5y)11.01%
ROE(3y)12.93%
ROE(5y)12.31%
ROIC(3y)10.8%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.31%, CIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- CIX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CIX has a Operating Margin of 14.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIX outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIX has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of CIX (30.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.31% | ||
| GM | 30.44% |
OM growth 3Y-2.21%
OM growth 5Y6.72%
PM growth 3Y-0.6%
PM growth 5Y6.43%
GM growth 3Y1.28%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
2. CIX Health Analysis
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.
- CIX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CIX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 12.68 indicates that CIX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CIX's Altman-Z score of 12.68 is amongst the best of the industry. CIX outperforms 93.83% 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 | 12.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC8.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.87 indicates that CIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CIX (5.87) is better than 92.59% of its industry peers.
- CIX has a Quick Ratio of 4.09. This indicates that CIX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- CIX's Quick ratio of 4.09 is amongst the best of the industry. CIX outperforms 90.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.09 |
3. CIX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CIX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.40%, which is quite good.
- CIX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.55% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CIX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.46% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CIX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.4%
EPS 3Y-2.38%
EPS 5Y13.55%
EPS Q2Q%3.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.68%
Revenue growth 5Y6.68%
Sales Q2Q%-1.86%
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. CIX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.73 indicates a correct valuation of CIX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CIX is valued cheaper than 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, CIX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIX is valued a bit cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- CIX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CIX is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of CIX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CIX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.21%, CIX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.85, CIX pays a better dividend. On top of this CIX pays more dividend than 97.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, CIX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.21% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CIX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 40.62%!
- CIX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CIX has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)40.62%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- CIX pays out 139.18% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of CIX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP139.18%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
CIX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSEARCA:CIX (4/2/2026, 8:14:42 PM)
23.27
+0.24 (+1.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners6.71%
Inst Owner Change-9.19%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap286.69M
Revenue(TTM)158.28M
Net Income(TTM)19.48M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.07%
Short Ratio9.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.21% |
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)40.62%
DP139.18%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.3)
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 | 14.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.53 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | 2.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.86 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY6.79%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY6.67%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY7.98%
SpS12.85
BVpS11.25
TBVpS9.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.09
Graham Number20
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.47% | ||
| ROE | 14.05% | ||
| ROCE | 16.24% | ||
| ROIC | 12.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.97% | ||
| OM | 14.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.31% | ||
| GM | 30.44% | ||
| FCFM | 12.08% |
ROA(3y)11.56%
ROA(5y)11.01%
ROE(3y)12.93%
ROE(5y)12.31%
ROIC(3y)10.8%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
ROICexc(3y)18.56%
ROICexc(5y)18.1%
ROICexgc(3y)25.38%
ROICexgc(5y)24.35%
ROCE(3y)14.24%
ROCE(5y)14.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.66%
OM growth 3Y-2.21%
OM growth 5Y6.72%
PM growth 3Y-0.6%
PM growth 5Y6.43%
GM growth 3Y1.28%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 98.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.68 |
F-Score7
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)56.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.83%
Profit Quality(3y)112.36%
Profit Quality(5y)87.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.4%
EPS 3Y-2.38%
EPS 5Y13.55%
EPS Q2Q%3.58%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.68%
Revenue growth 5Y6.68%
Sales Q2Q%-1.86%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y32.79%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.86%
EBIT growth 5Y13.85%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11.08%
FCF growth 3Y13.17%
FCF growth 5Y6.8%
OCF growth 1Y-0.3%
OCF growth 3Y10.63%
OCF growth 5Y8.09%
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC / CIX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CIX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CIX.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CIX stock?
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) stock?
The financial health rating of COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) is 9 / 10.