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COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:CIX - US20563P1012 - Common Stock

22.51 USD
-1.79 (-7.37%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
22.51 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

CIX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CIX has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CIX has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years CIX has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CIX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CIX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

1.2 Ratios

CIX has a better Return On Assets (11.27%) than 90.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.43%, CIX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.36%, CIX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CIX is in line with the industry average of 10.13%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CIX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

CIX's Profit Margin of 12.16% is amongst the best of the industry. CIX outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
CIX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.37%, CIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIX has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 29.85%, CIX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.12% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
CIX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CIX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CIX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CIX has less shares outstanding
CIX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
CIX Yearly Shares OutstandingCIX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
CIX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

CIX has an Altman-Z score of 14.56. This indicates that CIX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CIX has a better Altman-Z score (14.56) than 96.34% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 14.56
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC8.76%
CIX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 7.49 indicates that CIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CIX's Current ratio of 7.49 is amongst the best of the industry. CIX outperforms 95.12% 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 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.49
Quick Ratio 5.2
CIX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CIX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.82%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.93% on average over the past years.
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.
CIX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.91 indicates a correct valuation of CIX.
CIX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CIX is cheaper than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.38. CIX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.91
Fwd PE N/A
CIX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

64.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CIX is valued a bit cheaper than 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.07
EV/EBITDA 10.08
CIX Per share dataCIX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CIX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)16.09
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.68%, CIX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.93. CIX pays more dividend than 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CIX pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.68%

5.2 History

The dividend of CIX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 62.78%!
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)62.78%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CIX Yearly Dividends per shareCIX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

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
CIX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
CIX Dividend Payout.CIX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CIX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC

NYSEARCA:CIX (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 22.51 0 (0%)

22.51

-1.79 (-7.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)03-03 2026-03-03
Inst Owners7.31%
Inst Owner Change-5.32%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap277.32M
Revenue(TTM)152.72M
Net Income(TTM)18.57M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.3%
Short Ratio4.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.68%
Yearly Dividend3.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.78%
DP212.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-21 2025-11-21 (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 RankSector Rank
PE 14.91
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.82
P/FCF 21.07
P/OCF 17.3
P/B 1.86
P/tB 2.21
EV/EBITDA 10.08
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY6.71%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.07
FCFY4.75%
OCF(TTM)1.3
OCFY5.78%
SpS12.4
BVpS12.13
TBVpS10.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)16.09
Graham Number20.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.01%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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 14.56
F-Score4
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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%

COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC / CIX FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CIX stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CIX.


What is the valuation status for CIX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC?

COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CIX stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) is 14.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.86.