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COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:CIX - American Stock Exchange - US20563P1012 - Common Stock

26.61  -0.15 (-0.56%)

Fundamental Rating

6

CIX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CIX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CIX does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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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 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.72%, CIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.92%, CIX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CIX (10.27%) is better than 78.05% of its industry peers.
CIX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.82%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.08%.
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

CIX has a Profit Margin of 12.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIX outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIX has grown nicely.
CIX has a Operating Margin of 13.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: CIX outperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
CIX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.15%, CIX is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.12% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIX has remained more or less at the same level.
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

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.
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

CIX has an Altman-Z score of 16.21. This indicates that CIX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CIX (16.21) is better than 98.78% 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 16.21
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC9.25%
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

A Current Ratio of 7.52 indicates that CIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CIX (7.52) is better than 96.34% of its industry peers.
CIX has a Quick Ratio of 5.48. This indicates that CIX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.48, CIX belongs to the best 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

The earnings per share for CIX have decreased by -9.62% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CIX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.28% on average per year.
CIX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.68%.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CIX.
71.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.29, CIX is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.51
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

60.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CIX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CIX is cheaper than 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.75
EV/EBITDA 11.59
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)2.11
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CIX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.53%, which is a nice return.
CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.09. CIX pays more dividend than 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.53%

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.
CIX has decreased its dividend 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

206.69% 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.
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 (1/22/2025, 11:37:20 AM)

26.61

-0.15 (-0.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-30 2024-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners7.38%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap327.84M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.75%
Short Ratio3.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.53%
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 17.51
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.18
P/FCF 11.75
P/OCF 11.06
P/B 2.26
P/tB 2.7
EV/EBITDA 11.59
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY5.71%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY8.51%
OCF(TTM)2.41
OCFY9.05%
SpS12.23
BVpS11.8
TBVpS9.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.11
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 16.21
F-Score7
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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%