COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:CIX • US20563P1012

24.3 USD
-0.28 (-1.14%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 04:15 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

CIX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CIX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CIX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CIX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • CIX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CIX (11.27%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.43%, CIX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CIX has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.36%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • CIX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.76%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.66%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • CIX has a better Profit Margin (12.16%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • CIX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CIX has a Operating Margin of 13.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: CIX outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • CIX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 29.85%, CIX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIX has declined.
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 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CIX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CIX has less shares outstanding
  • 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.
CIX Yearly Shares OutstandingCIX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 14.69 indicates that CIX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 14.69, CIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CIX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 14.69
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC8.68%
CIX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 7.49, CIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 5.20 indicates that CIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CIX (5.20) is better than 91.25% of its industry peers.
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 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%.
  • CIX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.93% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -2.96% in the past year.
  • CIX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.27% yearly.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.09, the valuation of CIX can be described as correct.
  • 83.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • CIX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.09
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.74
EV/EBITDA 10.22
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)17.37
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.92%, CIX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.81. CIX pays more dividend than 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.92%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CIX grows each year by 62.78%, which is quite nice.
  • 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 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.
  • The dividend of CIX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 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

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COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC

NYSEARCA:CIX (2/17/2026, 4:15:00 PM)

24.3

-0.28 (-1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)03-04
Inst Owners7.32%
Inst Owner Change-8.87%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap299.38M
Revenue(TTM)152.72M
Net Income(TTM)18.57M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio4.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.92%
Yearly Dividend3.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.78%
DP212.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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 16.09
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.96
P/FCF 22.74
P/OCF 18.67
P/B 2
P/tB 2.38
EV/EBITDA 10.22
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY6.21%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.07
FCFY4.4%
OCF(TTM)1.3
OCFY5.35%
SpS12.4
BVpS12.13
TBVpS10.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)17.37
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 14.69
F-Score4
WACC8.68%
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%

COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC / CIX FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CIX stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC?

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.


How financially healthy is COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC?

The financial health rating of COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) is 9 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) stock?

The dividend rating of COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 212.25%.