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COMPOSECURE INC-A (CMPO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CMPO - US20459V1052 - Common Stock

19.6 USD
+0.16 (+0.82%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
19.6 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall CMPO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CMPO against 34 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CMPO get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CMPO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

5

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CMPO was profitable.
In the past year CMPO had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CMPO reported negative net income in multiple years.
CMPO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CMPO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMPO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CMPO (-26.48%) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
CMPO has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.31%) than 79.41% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMPO is significantly above the industry average of 14.92%.
The 3 year average ROIC (52.37%) for CMPO is well above the current ROIC(14.31%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -26.48%
ROE N/A
ROIC 14.31%
ROA(3y)3.24%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)52.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CMPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

CMPO has a Operating Margin of 17.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMPO outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
CMPO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.04%, CMPO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CMPO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.95%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.04%
OM growth 3Y-5.56%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.2%
GM growth 5YN/A
CMPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMPO is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CMPO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CMPO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CMPO Yearly Shares OutstandingCMPO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CMPO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMPO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.72 indicates that CMPO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CMPO (2.72) is better than 61.76% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CMPO. 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 N/A
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 2.72
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC8.37%
CMPO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMPO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M -1B

2.3 Liquidity

CMPO has a Current Ratio of 0.11. This is a bad value and indicates that CMPO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.11, CMPO is not doing good in the industry: 97.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CMPO has a Quick Ratio of 0.11. This is a bad value and indicates that CMPO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMPO has a Quick ratio of 0.11. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CMPO underperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.11
Quick Ratio 0.11
CMPO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMPO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

3

3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CMPO have decreased by -4.90% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, CMPO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -47.83% in the last year.
CMPO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-7.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-47.83%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.16%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CMPO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.32% on average per year.
CMPO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y4%
EPS Next 2Y5.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.78%
Revenue Next 2Y7.95%
Revenue Next 3Y7.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CMPO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMPO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
CMPO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMPO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CMPO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.21.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMPO is valued a bit cheaper than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, CMPO is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.65, the valuation of CMPO can be described as rather expensive.
CMPO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMPO is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, CMPO is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.21
Fwd PE 17.65
CMPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CMPO is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CMPO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CMPO is cheaper than 61.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.11
EV/EBITDA 38.43
CMPO Per share dataCMPO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)5.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CMPO!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

COMPOSECURE INC-A

NYSE:CMPO (10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 19.6 0 (0%)

19.6

+0.16 (+0.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-07 2025-11-07/amc
Inst Owners60.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners7.57%
Ins Owner Change-0.21%
Market Cap2.09B
Analysts78.33
Price Target19.99 (1.99%)
Short Float %6.11%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.66%
Min EPS beat(2)16.71%
Max EPS beat(2)28.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.35%
Max EPS beat(4)28.61%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)5.46%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)1.81%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.02%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.02%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.19%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.23%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)28.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.21
Fwd PE 17.65
P/S 7.81
P/FCF 34.11
P/OCF 31.39
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 38.43
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY5.67%
FCF(TTM)0.57
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY3.19%
SpS2.51
BVpS-1
TBVpS-1
PEG (NY)5.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -26.48%
ROE N/A
ROCE 18.11%
ROIC 14.31%
ROICexc 14.57%
ROICexgc 14.57%
OM 17.95%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.04%
FCFM 22.89%
ROA(3y)3.24%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)52.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)64.23%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)64.23%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)66.3%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-41.29%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-41.29%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-5.56%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.2%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 85.62%
Cap/Sales 1.98%
Interest Coverage 4.87
Cash Conversion 122.7%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.11
Quick Ratio 0.11
Altman-Z 2.72
F-Score3
WACC8.37%
ROIC/WACC1.71
Cap/Depr(3y)109.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-7.41%
EPS Next Y4%
EPS Next 2Y5.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-47.83%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.16%
Revenue Next Year7.78%
Revenue Next 2Y7.95%
Revenue Next 3Y7.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-68.65%
EBIT growth 3Y9.76%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year30.94%
EBIT Next 3Y15.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.26%
FCF growth 3Y18.37%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-29.43%
OCF growth 3Y18.54%
OCF growth 5YN/A