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COMPOSECURE INC-A (CMPO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CMPO - US20459V1052 - Common Stock

19.1 USD
-0.14 (-0.73%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 10:31:08 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CMPO. CMPO was compared to 35 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. CMPO has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CMPO has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Of the past 5 years CMPO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

CMPO's Return On Assets of -26.48% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMPO is outperformed by 74.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.31%, CMPO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CMPO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 52.37%. This is significantly above the industry average of 15.26%.
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

The Operating Margin of CMPO (17.95%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
CMPO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CMPO's Gross Margin of 51.04% is amongst the best of the industry. CMPO outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMPO has remained more or less at the same level.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMPO is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMPO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CMPO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

CMPO has an Altman-Z score of 3.20. This indicates that CMPO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.20, CMPO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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 3.2
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC8.54%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.11 indicates that CMPO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CMPO (0.11) is worse than 97.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.11 indicates that CMPO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.11, CMPO is not doing good in the industry: 97.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CMPO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.71%.
Looking at the last year, CMPO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.67% 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)-5.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.67%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%12.82%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.49% on average over the next years.
CMPO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.67%
EPS Next 2Y7.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.49%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y9.95%
Revenue Next 3Y9.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 19.29.
68.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMPO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CMPO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CMPO is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.76.
CMPO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMPO to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say CMPO is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.29
Fwd PE 16.76
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

CMPO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CMPO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.39
EV/EBITDA 44.72
CMPO Per share dataCMPO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5 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.
CMPO's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.49% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CMPO does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

COMPOSECURE INC-A

NYSE:CMPO (12/23/2025, 10:31:08 AM)

19.1

-0.14 (-0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-03 2026-03-03/amc
Inst Owners51.44%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners7.4%
Ins Owner Change-0.21%
Market Cap2.41B
Revenue(TTM)420.57M
Net Income(TTM)-84.02M
Analysts80
Price Target26.01 (36.18%)
Short Float %8.34%
Short Ratio6.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)13.84%
PT rev (3m)30.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.29
Fwd PE 16.76
P/S 9.02
P/FCF 39.39
P/OCF 36.25
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 44.72
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY5.18%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY5.97%
FCF(TTM)0.48
FCFY2.54%
OCF(TTM)0.53
OCFY2.76%
SpS2.12
BVpS-0.84
TBVpS-0.84
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-41.29%
ROICexgc 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 3.2
F-Score3
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC1.68
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)-5.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.41%
EPS Next Y7.67%
EPS Next 2Y7.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.49%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.67%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%12.82%
Revenue Next Year9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y9.95%
Revenue Next 3Y9.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-68.65%
EBIT growth 3Y9.76%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year39.86%
EBIT Next 3Y19.9%
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

COMPOSECURE INC-A / CMPO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CMPO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CMPO.


What is the valuation status for CMPO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to COMPOSECURE INC-A (CMPO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is COMPOSECURE INC-A (CMPO) stock?

COMPOSECURE INC-A (CMPO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for COMPOSECURE INC-A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMPOSECURE INC-A (CMPO) is expected to grow by 7.67% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of COMPOSECURE INC-A (CMPO) stock?

The dividend rating of COMPOSECURE INC-A (CMPO) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.