COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:CIX - US20563P1012 - Common Stock
22.17 USD
-0.03 (-0.14%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CIX. CIX was compared to 82 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CIX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CIX had a positive cash flow from operations.
CIX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CIX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CIX (11.27%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
CIX's Return On Equity of 12.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CIX outperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
CIX has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: CIX outperforms 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 10.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
CIX has a Profit Margin of 12.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIX outperforms 86.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIX has declined.
CIX's Operating Margin of 13.37% is amongst the best of the industry. CIX outperforms 81.71% of its industry peers.
CIX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CIX has a Gross Margin of 29.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CIX outperforms 45.12% of its industry peers.
CIX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CIX is still creating some value.
CIX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CIX has been reduced compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
CIX has an Altman-Z score of 13.54. This indicates that CIX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 13.54, CIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.34% 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 | 13.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC8.81%
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.
The Current ratio of CIX (7.49) is better than 95.12% of its industry peers.
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 92.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.2 |
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.
CIX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.96%.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.68, the valuation of CIX can be described as correct.
78.05% 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 25.67. CIX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
CIX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CIX is cheaper than 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
69.51% 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 | 20.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.01 |
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)15.84
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.47%, CIX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.60. CIX pays more dividend than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
CIX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.47% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CIX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 62.78%!
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
5.3 Sustainability
CIX pays out 212.25% 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.
DP212.25%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSEARCA:CIX (11/6/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
22.17
-0.03 (-0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.71%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change0.78%
Market Cap273.13M
Revenue(TTM)152.72M
Net Income(TTM)18.57M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.73%
Short Ratio6.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.47% |
Yearly Dividend3.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.78%
DP212.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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 | 14.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.83 | ||
| P/tB | 2.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.01 |
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY6.81%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.07
FCFY4.82%
OCF(TTM)1.3
OCFY5.87%
SpS12.4
BVpS12.13
TBVpS10.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.84
Graham Number20.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 13.54 |
F-Score4
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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.
What is the valuation status for CIX stock?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CIX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) is 14.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.83.