COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSEARCA:CIX - NYSE Arca - US20563P1012 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall CIX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CIX against 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CIX is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. CIX does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CIX has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CIX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CIX has a better Return On Assets (11.07%) than 81.93% of its industry peers.
CIX's Return On Equity of 12.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CIX outperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
CIX has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: CIX outperforms 73.49% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CIX is in line with the industry average of 11.67%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.07% | ||
| ROE | 12.17% | ||
| ROIC | 9.85% |
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
CIX has a better Profit Margin (12.12%) than 83.13% 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 12.94%, CIX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIX has declined.
CIX has a Gross Margin of 29.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CIX outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
CIX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.12% | ||
| GM | 29.59% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CIX is 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 15.72 indicates that CIX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CIX has a better Altman-Z score (15.72) than 96.39% 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 | 15.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 7.71 indicates that CIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 7.71, CIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.39% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 5.57 indicates that CIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.57, CIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CIX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.46%.
Measured over the past 5 years, CIX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.93% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.24% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.27% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.46%
EPS 3Y0.09%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%36.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.24%
Revenue growth 3Y1.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.27%
Sales Q2Q%6.13%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.52, the valuation of CIX can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CIX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.28, CIX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
71.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CIX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)18.91
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CIX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.64%, which is a nice return.
CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.46. CIX pays more dividend than 95.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, CIX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
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
CIX pays out 219.43% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CIX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP219.43%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSEARCA:CIX (7/2/2025, 8:26:06 PM)
25.58
-0.31 (-1.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.63%
Inst Owner Change-2.07%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap315.15M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %4.42%
Short Ratio13.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
Yearly Dividend3.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.78%
DP219.43%
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 | 17.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.91 | ||
| P/B | 2.14 | ||
| P/tB | 2.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.32 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY5.71%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY6.09%
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY6.7%
SpS12.03
BVpS11.98
TBVpS10.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)18.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.07% | ||
| ROE | 12.17% | ||
| ROCE | 12.9% | ||
| ROIC | 9.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.29% | ||
| OM | 12.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.12% | ||
| GM | 29.59% | ||
| FCFM | 12.94% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.72 |
F-Score6
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)-11.46%
EPS 3Y0.09%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%36.6%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.24%
Revenue growth 3Y1.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.27%
Sales Q2Q%6.13%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.27%
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-3.47%
FCF growth 3Y49.94%
FCF growth 5Y7.05%
OCF growth 1Y-4.47%
OCF growth 3Y29.86%
OCF growth 5Y4.43%