COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:CIX • US20563P1012
Current stock price
23.47 USD
+0.27 (+1.16%)
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This CIX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CIX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CIX was profitable.
- CIX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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 (12.47%) than 93.67% of its industry peers.
- CIX's Return On Equity of 14.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CIX outperforms 77.22% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.32%, CIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIX is in line with the industry average of 9.77%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.80%) for CIX is below the current ROIC(12.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.47% | ||
| ROE | 14.05% | ||
| ROIC | 12.32% |
ROA(3y)11.56%
ROA(5y)11.01%
ROE(3y)12.93%
ROE(5y)12.31%
ROIC(3y)10.8%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.31%, CIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIX has grown nicely.
- CIX's Operating Margin of 14.28% is amongst the best of the industry. CIX outperforms 84.81% of its industry peers.
- CIX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CIX has a Gross Margin (30.44%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CIX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.31% | ||
| GM | 30.44% |
OM growth 3Y-2.21%
OM growth 5Y6.72%
PM growth 3Y-0.6%
PM growth 5Y6.43%
GM growth 3Y1.28%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
2. CIX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CIX 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 12.77 indicates that CIX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.77, CIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 12.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC9.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.87 indicates that CIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CIX has a better Current ratio (5.87) than 92.41% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 4.09 indicates that CIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.09, CIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.09 |
3. CIX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CIX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.40%, which is quite good.
- CIX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.55% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.46% in the past year. This is quite good.
- CIX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.4%
EPS 3Y-2.38%
EPS 5Y13.55%
EPS Q2Q%3.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.68%
Revenue growth 5Y6.68%
Sales Q2Q%-1.86%
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. CIX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.85, CIX is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CIX indicates a rather cheap valuation: CIX is cheaper than 81.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CIX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIX is valued a bit cheaper than 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- 74.68% 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 | 15.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of CIX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CIX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.15%, CIX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.84. CIX pays more dividend than 97.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CIX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.15% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CIX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 40.62%!
- CIX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)40.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 139.18% 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.
DP139.18%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
CIX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSEARCA:CIX (4/22/2026, 8:15:08 PM)
23.47
+0.27 (+1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners6.72%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap289.15M
Revenue(TTM)158.28M
Net Income(TTM)19.48M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.02%
Short Ratio9.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.15% |
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)40.62%
DP139.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.64 | ||
| P/B | 2.09 | ||
| P/tB | 2.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.95 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY6.73%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY6.61%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY7.91%
SpS12.85
BVpS11.25
TBVpS9.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number20.0006 (-14.78%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.47% | ||
| ROE | 14.05% | ||
| ROCE | 16.24% | ||
| ROIC | 12.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.97% | ||
| OM | 14.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.31% | ||
| GM | 30.44% | ||
| FCFM | 12.08% |
ROA(3y)11.56%
ROA(5y)11.01%
ROE(3y)12.93%
ROE(5y)12.31%
ROIC(3y)10.8%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
ROICexc(3y)18.56%
ROICexc(5y)18.1%
ROICexgc(3y)25.38%
ROICexgc(5y)24.35%
ROCE(3y)14.24%
ROCE(5y)14.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.66%
OM growth 3Y-2.21%
OM growth 5Y6.72%
PM growth 3Y-0.6%
PM growth 5Y6.43%
GM growth 3Y1.28%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 98.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.77 |
F-Score7
WACC9.01%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)56.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.83%
Profit Quality(3y)112.36%
Profit Quality(5y)87.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.4%
EPS 3Y-2.38%
EPS 5Y13.55%
EPS Q2Q%3.58%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.68%
Revenue growth 5Y6.68%
Sales Q2Q%-1.86%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y32.79%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.86%
EBIT growth 5Y13.85%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11.08%
FCF growth 3Y13.17%
FCF growth 5Y6.8%
OCF growth 1Y-0.3%
OCF growth 3Y10.63%
OCF growth 5Y8.09%
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC / CIX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CIX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 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.
What is the profitability of CIX stock?
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) stock?
The financial health rating of COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) is 9 / 10.