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COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSEARCA:CIX - US20563P1012 - Common Stock

23.14 USD
-0.37 (-1.57%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 8:04:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall CIX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CIX against 84 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.27%, CIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.43%, CIX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.62% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.36%) than 77.38% 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 10.60%.
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

The Profit Margin of CIX (12.16%) is better than 84.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIX has declined.
CIX has a better Operating Margin (13.37%) than 80.95% 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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CIX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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 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 14.18. This indicates that CIX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CIX has a Altman-Z score of 14.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIX outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
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 14.18
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC8.7%
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

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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 7.49, CIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX has a Quick Ratio of 5.20. This indicates that CIX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CIX has a better Quick ratio (5.20) than 92.86% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.96% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CIX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.27% on average per year.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.32, the valuation of CIX can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CIX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CIX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say CIX is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.32
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 67.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
71.43% 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 21.66
EV/EBITDA 9.67
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

CIX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)16.54
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CIX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.10%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.27, CIX pays a better dividend. On top of this CIX pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.1%

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
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

CIX pays out 212.25% 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.
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

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COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC

NYSEARCA:CIX (9/12/2025, 8:04:02 PM)

23.14

-0.37 (-1.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04
Inst Owners7.63%
Inst Owner Change0.87%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap285.08M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.6%
Short Ratio5.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.1%
Yearly Dividend3.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.78%
DP212.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-05 2025-09-05 (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 15.32
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.87
P/FCF 21.66
P/OCF 17.78
P/B 1.91
P/tB 2.27
EV/EBITDA 9.67
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY6.53%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.07
FCFY4.62%
OCF(TTM)1.3
OCFY5.62%
SpS12.4
BVpS12.13
TBVpS10.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)16.54
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%
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 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 14.18
F-Score4
WACC8.7%
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%