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COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:CIX - NYSE Arca - US20563P1012 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

24.7  -0.18 (-0.72%)

Fundamental Rating

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CIX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CIX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CIX has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CIX was profitable.
CIX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

1.2 Ratios

CIX has a better Return On Assets (11.72%) than 86.59% of its industry peers.
CIX has a Return On Equity of 12.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: CIX outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
CIX has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.27%) than 76.83% 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 10.12%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.72%
ROE 12.92%
ROIC 10.27%
ROA(3y)10.81%
ROA(5y)9.4%
ROE(3y)12.04%
ROE(5y)10.43%
ROIC(3y)10.82%
ROIC(5y)9.19%
CIX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.46%, CIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CIX (13.03%) is better than 79.27% of its industry peers.
CIX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CIX (29.15%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CIX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.03%
PM (TTM) 12.46%
GM 29.15%
OM growth 3Y15.19%
OM growth 5Y0.92%
PM growth 3Y15.83%
PM growth 5Y1.56%
GM growth 3Y2.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.17%
CIX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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
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 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 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 15.27 indicates that CIX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CIX has a better Altman-Z score (15.27) than 98.78% 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 15.27
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC9.06%
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 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

CIX has a Current Ratio of 7.52. This indicates that CIX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CIX's Current ratio of 7.52 is amongst the best of the industry. CIX outperforms 96.34% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.48 indicates that CIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.48, CIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.52
Quick Ratio 5.48
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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CIX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.62%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.68% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CIX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.62%
EPS 3Y29.9%
EPS 5Y8.28%
EPS Q2Q%-39.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.68%
Revenue growth 3Y12.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.41%
Sales Q2Q%-16.46%

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 50M 100M 150M
CIX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.25, CIX is valued correctly.
74.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. CIX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.25
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 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIX is cheaper than 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.91
EV/EBITDA 10.6
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)1.96
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.80%, CIX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.12, CIX pays a better dividend. On top of this CIX pays more dividend than 96.34% 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 2.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.8%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CIX grows each year by 37.96%, which is quite nice.
CIX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of CIX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.96%
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 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

CIX pays out 206.69% 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.
DP206.69%
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 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 (2/21/2025, 8:09:24 PM)

24.7

-0.18 (-0.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-30 2024-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2025-05-05
Inst Owners7.38%
Inst Owner Change7.15%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap304.30M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.7%
Short Ratio4.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.8%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.96%
DP206.69%
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 16.25
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.02
P/FCF 10.91
P/OCF 10.26
P/B 2.09
P/tB 2.5
EV/EBITDA 10.6
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY9.17%
OCF(TTM)2.41
OCFY9.74%
SpS12.23
BVpS11.8
TBVpS9.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.72%
ROE 12.92%
ROCE 13.41%
ROIC 10.27%
ROICexc 17.16%
ROICexgc 23.55%
OM 13.03%
PM (TTM) 12.46%
GM 29.15%
FCFM 18.51%
ROA(3y)10.81%
ROA(5y)9.4%
ROE(3y)12.04%
ROE(5y)10.43%
ROIC(3y)10.82%
ROIC(5y)9.19%
ROICexc(3y)18.63%
ROICexc(5y)15.63%
ROICexgc(3y)24.62%
ROICexgc(5y)20.58%
ROCE(3y)14.14%
ROCE(5y)12%
ROICexcg growth 3Y33.06%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y32.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.36%
OM growth 3Y15.19%
OM growth 5Y0.92%
PM growth 3Y15.83%
PM growth 5Y1.56%
GM growth 3Y2.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.17%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 47.06%
Cap/Sales 1.17%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 126.9%
Profit Quality 148.59%
Current Ratio 7.52
Quick Ratio 5.48
Altman-Z 15.27
F-Score7
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)76%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.98%
Profit Quality(3y)70.33%
Profit Quality(5y)87.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.62%
EPS 3Y29.9%
EPS 5Y8.28%
EPS Q2Q%-39.61%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.68%
Revenue growth 3Y12.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.41%
Sales Q2Q%-16.46%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.18%
EBIT growth 3Y29.11%
EBIT growth 5Y7.39%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y392.37%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y11.93%
OCF growth 1Y182.38%
OCF growth 3Y18.52%
OCF growth 5Y8.5%