CIX

NEUTRAL

$23.71 Live

CompX International Inc. · AMEX

$20.29 52W Range $32.3

CIX CompX International Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

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CIX Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights

AMEX • Industrials • Security & Protection Services

Current Price Live

$23.71

52W High

$32.3

52W Low

$20.29

Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 25, 2026

Market cap

$292.18M

P/E

15.01

ROE

13.7%

Profit margin

12.3%

Debt/Equity

N/A

Dividend yield

5.06%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence

85%

CIX exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and exceptional liquidity (Current Ratio 5.87), yet it faces significant growth headwinds. The stock is currently trading at a premium to both its Graham Number ($20.00) and Intrinsic Value ($19.59), suggesting it is overvalued relative to its stagnant growth profile. While the 5.06% dividend is attractive, the high payout ratio (75.95%) and negative revenue growth (-1.90% YoY) indicate a company in a mature, declining phase. The bearish technical trend and weak insider sentiment further temper the outlook.

Key Strengths

Strong financial health evidenced by a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9

Exceptional liquidity with a Current Ratio of 5.87 and Quick Ratio of 3.98

Consistent profitability with a 12.31% profit margin and 13.68% ROE

Attractive dividend yield of 5.06%

Low P/E ratio (15.01) relative to broader industrial sector averages

Key Risks

Negative revenue growth (-1.90% YoY) indicating market saturation or loss of share

High dividend payout ratio (75.95%) limiting capital for reinvestment

Intense pricing pressure from lower-cost Asian competitors as noted in 10-K

Bearish technical trend (0/100) and weak insider sentiment (40/100)

Trading at a ~18% premium to its defensive fair value (Graham Number)

AI Fair Value Estimate

Based on comprehensive analysis

$20.0

-15.6% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall

Strong

Value

Future

Past

Health

Dividend

AI Verdict

Stable Value Trap

Key drivers: High Piotroski Score, Negative Revenue Growth, Price > Graham Number, Strong Liquidity

Confidence

90%

Value

60/100

Ref P/E, Graham Number

Positives

Reasonable P/E of 15.01

Watchpoints

Price ($23.71) exceeds Graham Number ($20.00) and Intrinsic Value ($19.59)

Future

35/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives

Slight earnings growth (3.60%)

Watchpoints

Negative YoY and Q/Q revenue growth
Mature market pricing pressures

Past

70/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives

Strong 3Y (+69.6%) and 5Y (+43.7%) price appreciation

Watchpoints

Recent 1Y performance is negative (-4.4%)

Health

95/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score, Current Ratio

Positives

Piotroski F-Score 8/9
Extremely high Current Ratio (5.87)

Watchpoints

Altman Z-Score not provided

Dividend

65/100

Ref Yield, Payout

Positives

Strong 5.06% yield

Watchpoints

High payout ratio (75.95%) may be unsustainable if earnings dip

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price

$23.71

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CIX and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24

Company	5Y	3Y	1Y	6M	1M	1W
CIX CompX International Inc. Primary	+43.7%	+69.6%	-4.4%	+5.6%	+4.2%	+2.2%
ASLE AerSale Corporation Peer	-44.2%	-60.6%	-23.3%	-26.5%	-13.1%	-3.4%
KELYA Kelly Services, Inc. Peer	-58.8%	-43.8%	-23.4%	-28.8%	-1.6%	-0.8%
LNZA LanzaTech Global, Inc. Peer	-97.3%	-91.3%	+23.4%	+3.8%	+201.3%	+47.2%
FSTR L.B. Foster Company Peer	+68.8%	+151.6%	+49.6%	+13.8%	+5.2%	+7.1%

CIX

CompX International Inc.

Primary

+43.7%

+69.6%

-4.4%

+5.6%

+4.2%

+2.2%

ASL

AerSale Corporation

Peer

-44.2%

-60.6%

-23.3%

-26.5%

-13.1%

-3.4%

KEL

Kelly Services, Inc.

Peer

-58.8%

-43.8%

-23.4%

-28.8%

-1.6%

-0.8%

LNZ

LanzaTech Global, Inc.

Peer

-97.3%

-91.3%

+23.4%

+3.8%

+201.3%

+47.2%

FST

L.B. Foster Company

Peer

+68.8%

+151.6%

+49.6%

+13.8%

+5.2%

+7.1%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

15.01

14.73

N/A

2.11

1.85

1.5

9.07

$292.18M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 12.31%

Operating Margin 15.0%

Gross Margin 30.44%

ROE 13.68%

ROA 8.85%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth -1.9%

Earnings Growth +3.6%

Q/Q Revenue Growth -1.87%

Q/Q Earnings Growth +3.6%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity

N/A

Current Ratio

5.87

Strong

Quick Ratio

3.98

Excellent

Cash/Share

$4.39

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue

$0.0B

Gross Margin

32.1%

Op. Margin

15.0%

Net Margin

12.4%

Total Assets

$0.2B

Liabilities

$0.0B

Equity

$0.1B

Debt/Equity

0.13x

Operating CF

$0.0B

CapEx

$-0.0B

Free Cash Flow

$0.0B

FCF Yield

95%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-05

$N/A

2012-03-05

$0.08

-42.0% surprise

2011-11-02

$0.15

-2.6% surprise

2011-08-02

$0.13

+54.8% surprise

Industrials Sector Comparison

Comparing CIX against 396 companies in the Industrials sector (30 bullish, 136 neutral, 230 bearish)

P/E Ratio

15.01

This Stock

81.87

Sector Avg

-81.7% (Discount)

Return on Equity (ROE)

13.68%

This Stock

-24.31%

Sector Avg

-156.3% (Below Avg)

Profit Margin

12.31%

This Stock

6.58%

Sector Avg

+87.1% (Superior)

Revenue Growth

-1.9%

This Stock

82.27%

Sector Avg

-102.3% (Slower)

Current Ratio

5.87

This Stock

3.21

Sector Avg

+83.1% (Stronger)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company	AI Rating	Market Cap	P/E	ROE	Profit Margin	Price
CIX CompX International Inc.	NEUTRAL	$292.18M	15.01	13.7%	12.3%	$23.71
ASLE AerSale Corporation	BEARISH	$294.43M	56.73	1.9%	2.6%	$6.24	Compare
KELYA Kelly Services, Inc.	BEARISH	$297.98M	-	-23.0%	-6.0%	$8.71	Compare
LNZA LanzaTech Global, Inc.	BEARISH	$273.92M	-	-430.8%	-87.7%	$27.15	Compare
FSTR L.B. Foster Company	NEUTRAL	$311.48M	43.43	4.2%	1.4%	$29.97	Compare

CIX CompX International Inc.

NEUTRAL

Mkt Cap

$292M

P/E

15.0

ROE

13.7%

Price

$23.71

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SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A

2026-04-07

CIX filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) on April 7, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for the company's annual meeting.

8-K

2026-03-04

CIX filed an 8-K on March 4, 2026, likely to announce its annual financial results.

10-K

2026-03-04

CompX International Inc. (CIX) is a leading North American manufacturer of security products and marine components, focusing on middle to high-end applications where quality and durability are prioritized. The company faces significant operational risks due to intense competition in mature markets, including pricing pressure from lower-cost Asian sources and competitors with greater technological resources.

8-K

2025-11-05

10-Q

2025-11-05

CIX submitted its 10-Q filing on November 5, 2025, though specific financial highlights were not provided in the available excerpts. Regarding risk factors, the company refers investors to its 2024 Annual Report for a comprehensive discussion of risks related to its businesses.

10-Q

2025-08-05

CIX submitted its 10-Q filing on August 5, 2025, though specific financial highlights were not included in the provided excerpts. Regarding risk factors, the company directs investors to the detailed discussions contained in its 2024 Annual Report.

8-K

2025-08-05

CIX filed a current report on August 5, 2025, likely to announce its second-quarter financial results.

8-K

2025-05-21

8-K

2025-05-06

CIX filed a current report on May 6, 2025, likely announcing its first-quarter financial results.

10-Q

2025-05-06

CIX submitted its 10-Q filing on May 6, 2025, though specific financial highlights were not provided in the available excerpts. Regarding risk factors, the company refers investors to its 2024 Annual Report for a comprehensive discussion of risks related to its businesses.

DEF 14A

2025-04-08

10-K

2025-03-05

8-K

2025-03-05

8-K

2024-11-06

10-Q

2024-11-06

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

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CIX CompX International Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

At a glance

AI Analysis

Key Strengths

Key Risks

Performance Snowflake

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Historical Performance Trends

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Valuation Metrics

Profitability

Growth

Financial Health

Financial Statement Flow

Quarterly Earnings History

Industrials Sector Comparison

Similar Companies

SEC Filings

Past News Coverage

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