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CIX logoCompX International Inc.(CIX)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

CIX•AMEX
$24.68
$304M mkt cap·15.6× P/E·Price updated May 6, 2026
SectorIndustrialsIndustrySecurity ServicesSub-IndustryElectronic Security Systems and Monitoring
AboutCompX International Inc. manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components primarily in North America. It operates in two segments, Security Products and Marine Components. The Security Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms used in various applications, including ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, high security medical cabinetry, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, electrical circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, and vending and cash containment machines. This segment serves recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, and other industries. The Marine Components segment manufactures and distributes stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other exhaust components; gauges, such as GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical and electronic controls and throttles; wake enhancement systems, trim tabs, steering wheels, and billet aluminum accessories; dash panels, LED indicators, and wire harnesses; and grab handles, pin cleats, and related hardware and accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats for the recreational marine and other industries. The company sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers, as well as through distributors. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Dallas, Texas. CompX International Inc. is a subsidiary of NL Industries, Inc.Show more
  • Revenue$158M+8.5%
  • EBITDA$26M+26.8%
  • Net Income$19M+17.4%
  • EPS (Diluted)1.58+17.0%
  • Gross Margin30.44%+7.4%
  • EBITDA Margin16.59%+16.9%
  • Operating Margin14.28%+22.4%
  • Net Margin12.31%+8.3%
  • ROE13.68%+29.9%
  • ROIC19.96%+66.3%
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CIX Key Insights

CompX International Inc. (CIX) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis

✓Strengths

  • ✓Healthy 5Y average net margin of 12.4%
  • ✓Efficient asset utilization: 1.0x turnover

✗Weaknesses

  • ✗Dividend payout exceeds 100% of earnings

* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

CIX Price & Volume

CompX International Inc. (CIX) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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CIX Growth Metrics

CompX International Inc. (CIX) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years3.8%
5 Years6.68%
3 Years-1.68%
TTM6.98%

Profit CAGR

10 Years7.91%
5 Years13.54%
3 Years-2.28%
TTM12.44%

EPS CAGR

10 Years8.03%
5 Years13.74%
3 Years-2.22%
TTM12.33%

Return on Capital

10 Years12.27%
5 Years13.76%
3 Years13.95%
Last Year15.78%

CIX Recent Earnings

CompX International Inc. (CIX) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

Full history →
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026
EPS
$0.48
Revenue
$41M
Q2 2026
Mar 4, 2026
EPS
$0.38
Revenue
$38M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
EPS
$0.34
Revenue
$40M
Q3 2025
Aug 5, 2025
EPS
$0.44
Revenue
$40M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 5, 2026
$0.48
$41M
Q2 2026Mar 4, 2026
$0.38
$38M
Q4 2025Nov 5, 2025
$0.34
$40M
Q3 2025Aug 5, 2025
$0.44
$40M
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

CIX Peer Comparison

CompX International Inc. (CIX) competitors in Electronic Security Systems and Monitoring — business model, growth, and fundamentals comparison

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CompanyMarket CapStock PriceP/E Ratio (TTM)Revenue Growth 1YNet MarginReturn on Equity (ROE)FCF YieldDebt / Equity
ALLE logoALLEAllegion plcDirect Competitor11.63B135.3318.197.82%15.24%32.08%1.10
FBIN logoFBINFortune Brands Innovations, Inc.Direct Competitor4.8B39.9310.65-0.37%7.3%13.77%1.17
NNBR logoNNBRNN, Inc.Product Competitor126.48M2.52-2.36-9.06%-8.03%-28.43%1.44
TWIN logoTWINTwin Disc, IncorporatedProduct Competitor260.89M18.09-129.2115.45%6.26%13.2%0.30
MLI logoMLIMueller Industries, Inc.Product Competitor15.44B139.1320.2810.87%19.37%28.42%0.02
ESAB logoESABESAB CorporationProduct Competitor6.19B101.5327.293.71%7.98%10.25%0.65
NL logoNLNL Industries, Inc.Supply Chain289.27M5.92-7.698.46%-21.53%-8.73%0.00
KALU logoKALUKaiser Aluminum CorporationSupply Chain2.92B180.4226.6511.54%4.14%18.68%1.36

Compare CIX vs Peers

CompX International Inc. (CIX) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs ALLE

Most directly comparable listed peer for CIX.

Scale Benchmark

vs ATI

Larger-name benchmark to compare CIX against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs ALLE, FBIN, NNBR, TWIN

CIX Income Statement

CompX International Inc. (CIX) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history

10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
Line itemDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25TTM
Sales/Revenue112M118.2M124.24M114.54M140.81M166.56M161.29M145.94M158.28M158.58M
Revenue Growth %2.85%5.54%5.11%-7.81%22.94%18.28%-3.17%-9.51%8.46%6.98%
Cost of Goods Sold77.2M79.9M85.28M81.69M98.07M117.76M112.07M104.58M110.11M109.31M
COGS % of Revenue68.93%67.6%68.64%71.32%69.64%70.7%69.48%71.66%69.56%-
Gross Profit
34.8M▲ 0%
38.3M▲ 10.1%
38.96M▲ 1.7%
32.85M▼ 15.7%
42.75M▲ 30.1%
48.8M▲ 14.2%
49.22M▲ 0.9%
41.36M▼ 16.0%
48.18M▲ 16.5%
49.27M▲ 0%
Gross Margin %31.07%32.4%31.36%28.68%30.36%29.3%30.52%28.34%30.44%31.07%
Gross Profit Growth %-1.14%10.06%1.73%-15.69%30.14%14.15%0.86%-15.96%16.48%-
Operating Expenses19.6M20.5M21.3M21.03M22.22M23.36M23.78M24.34M25.57M25.48M
OpEx % of Revenue17.5%17.34%17.14%18.36%15.78%14.03%14.75%16.68%16.16%-
Selling, General & Admin19.6M20.5M21.3M21.03M22.22M23.36M23.78M24.34M25.57M25.48M
SG&A % of Revenue17.5%17.34%17.14%18.36%15.78%14.03%14.75%16.68%16.16%-
Research & Development0000000000
R&D % of Revenue----------
Other Operating Expenses0000000000
Operating Income
15.2M▲ 0%
17.8M▲ 17.1%
17.67M▼ 0.8%
11.82M▼ 33.1%
20.53M▲ 73.7%
25.44M▲ 23.9%
25.43M▼ 0.0%
17.02M▼ 33.1%
22.6M▲ 32.8%
23.79M▲ 0%
Operating Margin %13.57%15.06%14.22%10.32%14.58%15.27%15.77%11.66%14.28%15%
Operating Income Growth %-2.56%17.11%-0.75%-33.11%73.7%23.92%-0%-33.07%32.79%-
EBITDA18.87M21.25M21.35M15.64M24.36M29.41M29.41M20.71M26.26M26.49M
EBITDA Margin %16.85%17.98%17.18%13.66%17.3%17.66%18.23%14.19%16.59%16.71%
EBITDA Growth %-2.2%12.62%0.45%-26.73%55.75%20.72%-0.02%-29.56%26.75%20.58%
D&A (Non-Cash Add-back)3.67M3.45M3.68M3.83M3.84M3.98M3.97M3.69M3.65M2.71M
EBIT15.23M17.81M17.67M11.82M20.53M25.44M25.43M17.02M22.6M17.54M
Net Interest Income1.93M2.66M3.27M1.68M1.2M1.88M4.17M4.71M3.23M2.36M
Interest Income1.93M2.66M3.27M1.68M1.2M1.88M4.17M4.71M3.23M3.03M
Interest Expense0000000000
Other Income/Expense1.93M2.66M3.27M1.68M1.2M1.88M4.17M4.71M3.23M3.03M
Pretax Income
17.2M▲ 0%
20.5M▲ 19.2%
20.94M▲ 2.1%
13.5M▼ 35.5%
21.72M▲ 60.9%
27.31M▲ 25.7%
29.6M▲ 8.4%
21.74M▼ 26.6%
25.83M▲ 18.8%
26.82M▲ 0%
Pretax Margin %15.36%17.34%16.85%11.78%15.43%16.4%18.35%14.89%16.32%16.91%
Income Tax4M5.2M4.94M3.17M5.16M6.44M7.01M5.15M6.36M6.62M
Effective Tax Rate %23.26%25.37%23.59%23.52%23.73%23.59%23.68%23.69%24.6%24.68%
Net Income
13.2M▲ 0%
15.3M▲ 15.9%
16M▲ 4.6%
10.32M▼ 35.5%
16.57M▲ 60.5%
20.87M▲ 26.0%
22.59M▲ 8.3%
16.59M▼ 26.6%
19.48M▲ 17.4%
20.2M▲ 0%
Net Margin %11.79%12.94%12.88%9.01%11.77%12.53%14.01%11.37%12.31%12.74%
Net Income Growth %25.71%15.91%4.56%-35.47%60.5%25.97%8.25%-26.58%17.43%12.44%
Net Income (Continuing)13.2M15.32M16M10.32M16.57M20.87M22.59M16.59M19.48M20.2M
Discontinued Operations0000000000
Minority Interest0000000000
EPS (Diluted)
1.06▲ 0%
1.23▲ 16.0%
1.29▲ 4.9%
0.83▼ 35.7%
1.33▲ 60.2%
1.69▲ 27.1%
1.84▲ 8.9%
1.35▼ 26.6%
1.58▲ 17.0%
1.64▲ 0%
EPS Growth %26.19%16.04%4.88%-35.66%60.24%27.07%8.88%-26.63%17.04%12.33%
EPS (Basic)1.061.231.290.831.331.691.841.351.58-
Diluted Shares Outstanding12.4M12.44M12.44M12.45M12.41M12.34M12.31M12.32M12.32M12.32M
Basic Shares Outstanding12.4M12.43M12.44M12.45M12.41M12.34M12.31M12.32M12.32M12.32M
Dividend Payout Ratio18.83%16.25%21.77%48.24%59.93%162.33%54.49%237.64%139.18%-

CIX Balance Sheet

CompX International Inc. (CIX) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity

Line itemDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25TTM
Total Current Assets56.4M76.3M95.1M101.25M120.23M111.16M126.63M105.3M100.1M100.07M
Cash & Short-Term Investments29.7M45.4M63.26M70.64M76.58M59.9M76.75M60.78M54.1M49.44M
Cash Only29.7M45.4M63.26M70.64M76.58M26.75M41.39M60.78M54.1M49.44M
Short-Term Investments0000033.15M35.35M000
Accounts Receivable10.45M12.14M11.87M10.73M15.55M17.84M17.06M14.11M13.77M18.96M
Days Sales Outstanding34.0437.4934.8734.240.339.0938.6135.331.7438.84
Inventory15.4M17.1M18.35M18.34M25.64M31.29M30.71M28.37M30.41M30.07M
Days Inventory Outstanding72.8178.1278.5381.9395.4496.98100.0399100.81103.79
Other Current Assets000002.14M2.11M2.04M1.83M1.61M
Total Non-Current Assets94.6M90.1M83.45M82.76M72.22M66.18M60.97M57.75M56.1M56.29M
Property, Plant & Equipment32.1M31.8M31.02M28.95M29.18M28.69M25.86M24.03M23.71M24.47M
Fixed Asset Turnover3.49x3.72x4.01x3.96x4.83x5.80x6.24x6.07x6.68x6.60x
Goodwill23.7M23.7M23.74M23.7M23.74M23.7M23.74M23.74M23.74M23.74M
Intangible Assets0000000000
Long-Term Investments35.09M30.8M-3.29M0013.2M09.3M8M25M
Other Non-Current Assets600K600K28.69M30.11M19.3M-1.64M11.37M680K645K9.98M
Total Assets
151M▲ 0%
166.4M▲ 10.2%
178.54M▲ 7.3%
184.04M▲ 3.1%
192.45M▲ 4.6%
177.39M▼ 7.8%
187.6M▲ 5.8%
163.04M▼ 13.1%
156.19M▼ 4.2%
156.36M▲ 0%
Asset Turnover0.74x0.71x0.70x0.62x0.73x0.94x0.86x0.90x1.01x1.01x
Asset Growth %4.86%10.2%7.3%3.08%4.57%-7.83%5.76%-13.09%-4.2%-22.76%
Total Current Liabilities11.3M13.7M13.06M13.15M16.45M16.65M17.2M15.78M17.05M14.31M
Accounts Payable2.27M3.23M2.51M2.63M3.41M3.54M3.15M3.69M2.7M0
Days Payables Outstanding10.7414.7810.7611.7612.6810.9610.2512.878.948.36
Short-Term Debt00000000088K
Deferred Revenue (Current)00000541K826K197K0125K
Other Current Liabilities1.11M1.2M1.25M8.43M9.8M10.49M1.06M-148K12.62M14.22M
Current Ratio4.99x5.57x7.28x7.70x7.31x6.68x7.36x6.67x5.87x5.87x
Quick Ratio3.63x4.32x5.88x6.30x5.75x4.80x5.58x4.88x4.09x4.09x
Cash Conversion Cycle96.11100.83102.64104.37123.05125.11128.38121.43123.61134.26
Total Non-Current Liabilities3.1M3.2M3.29M3.24M2.92M2.3M1.55M1.12M518K1.27M
Long-Term Debt000000000926K
Capital Lease Obligations0000000000
Deferred Tax Liabilities3.1M3.2M3.29M3.24M2.92M2.23M1.51M1.07M405K2.33M
Other Non-Current Liabilities0000068K41K57K113K382K
Total Liabilities14.4M16.9M16.35M16.39M19.36M18.95M18.75M16.9M17.56M15.58M
Total Debt0000000001.01M
Net Debt-29.7M-45.4M-63.26M-70.64M-76.58M-26.75M-41.39M-60.78M-54.1M-48.42M
Debt / Equity---------0.01x
Debt / EBITDA---------0.04x
Net Debt / EBITDA-1.57x-2.14x-2.96x-4.52x-3.14x-0.91x-1.41x-2.93x-2.06x-2.06x
Interest Coverage----------
Total Equity
136.6M▲ 0%
149.5M▲ 9.4%
162.19M▲ 8.5%
167.66M▲ 3.4%
173.09M▲ 3.2%
158.44M▼ 8.5%
168.85M▲ 6.6%
146.15M▼ 13.4%
138.63M▼ 5.1%
140.78M▲ 0%
Equity Growth %8.59%9.44%8.49%3.37%3.24%-8.47%6.57%-13.45%-5.14%-27.21%
Book Value per Share11.0212.0213.0413.4713.9512.8413.7211.8711.2511.42
Total Shareholders' Equity136.6M149.5M162.19M167.66M173.09M158.44M168.85M146.15M138.63M140.78M
Common Stock124K124K124K124K124K123K123K123K123K123K
Retained Earnings80.85M93.69M106.2M111.55M118.18M105.17M115.46M92.63M84.99M87.15M
Treasury Stock0000000000
Accumulated OCI-63.59M-63.64M000-17K-6K000
Minority Interest0000000000

CIX Cash Flow Statement

CompX International Inc. (CIX) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history

Line itemDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25TTM
Cash from Operations12.58M17.16M18.46M15.5M10.47M16.89M25.81M22.94M22.87M22.87M
Operating CF Margin %11.23%14.52%14.86%13.53%7.44%10.14%16%15.72%14.45%-
Operating CF Growth %-9.24%36.4%7.59%-16.05%-32.43%61.27%52.81%-11.13%-0.3%-680.2%
Net Income13.2M15.32M16M10.32M16.57M20.87M22.59M16.59M020.2M
Depreciation & Amortization3.67M3.45M3.68M3.83M3.84M3.98M3.97M3.69M0-77K
Stock-Based Compensation0000000000
Deferred Taxes-1.77M86K89K-48K-321K-688K-720K-440K0-99K
Other Non-Cash Items116K289K458K346K269K213K-1.48M-257K22.86M15.1M
Working Capital Changes-2.7M-1.99M-1.76M1.05M-9.88M-7.48M1.45M3.36M10K6.2M
Change in Receivables-115K-1.71M250K1.12M-4.81M-2.31M764K2.91M330K-942K
Change in Inventory-473K-1.85M-1.44M-193K-7.48M-5.83M333K2.13M-2.33M-1.2M
Change in Payables-962K1.77M-399K95K2.55M943K104K-1.21M774K-815K
Cash from Investing-13.6M1.08M2.86M-3.14M6.71M-31.1M1.15M35.87M-2.45M-1.43M
Capital Expenditures-2.8M-3.12M-3.17M-1.74M-4.09M-3.69M-1.13M-1.43M0822K
CapEx % of Revenue2.5%2.64%2.55%1.52%2.91%2.22%0.7%0.98%2.37%-
Acquisitions00125K02K133K0000
Investments----------
Other Investing-10.8M4.2M5.9M-1.4M10.8M5.63M2.6M1.3M-2.45M-2.25M
Cash from Financing-2.48M-2.49M-3.48M-4.98M-11.24M-35.62M-12.31M-39.42M-27.11M-23.41M
Debt Issued (Net)0000000000
Equity Issued (Net)0000-1.31M-1.74M0000
Dividends Paid-2.48M-2.49M-3.48M-4.98M-9.93M-33.88M-12.31M-39.42M-27.11M-27.11M
Share Repurchases0000-1.31M-1.74M0000
Other Financing0000000003.7M
Net Change in Cash
-3.5M▲ 0%
15.76M▲ 550.5%
17.84M▲ 13.2%
7.38M▼ 58.6%
5.94M▼ 19.5%
-49.83M▼ 938.6%
14.64M▲ 129.4%
19.39M▲ 32.4%
-6.69M▼ 134.5%
-2.03M▲ 0%
Free Cash Flow
9.79M▲ 0%
14.05M▲ 43.5%
15.3M▲ 8.9%
13.76M▼ 10.0%
6.38M▼ 53.6%
13.2M▲ 106.8%
24.68M▲ 87.0%
21.51M▼ 12.9%
19.12M▼ 11.1%
22.07M▲ 0%
FCF Margin %8.74%11.88%12.31%12.02%4.53%7.92%15.3%14.74%12.08%13.92%
FCF Growth %-8.44%43.52%8.92%-10.05%-53.64%106.83%87.03%-12.86%-11.08%15.08%
FCF per Share0.791.131.231.110.511.072.001.751.551.55
FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income)0.95x1.12x1.15x1.50x0.63x0.81x1.14x1.38x1.17x1.09x
Interest Paid0000000000
Taxes Paid6.71M4.37M5.03M3.26M4.7M7.82M7.31M6.25M6.12M4.85M

CIX Key Ratios

CompX International Inc. (CIX) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios

Metric201720182019202020212022202320242025TTM
Return on Equity (ROE)10.06%10.7%10.27%6.26%9.72%12.59%13.81%10.53%13.68%14.26%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)11.43%12.65%13.05%9.05%15.91%16.72%14.72%12%19.96%19.96%
Gross Margin31.07%32.4%31.36%28.68%30.36%29.3%30.52%28.34%30.44%31.07%
Net Margin11.79%12.94%12.88%9.01%11.77%12.53%14.01%11.37%12.31%12.74%
Debt / Equity---------0.01x
FCF Conversion0.95x1.12x1.15x1.50x0.63x0.81x1.14x1.38x1.17x1.09x
Revenue Growth2.85%5.54%5.11%-7.81%22.94%18.28%-3.17%-9.51%8.46%6.98%

CIX SEC Filings & Documents

CompX International Inc. (CIX) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

May 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 4, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

5
FY 2026

Mar 4, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 5, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 28, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 5, 2025·SEC

CIX Frequently Asked Questions

CompX International Inc. (CIX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

CompX International Inc. (CIX) reported $158.6M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 46% increase from $108.7M in 1997.

CompX International Inc. (CIX) grew revenue by 8.5% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Yes, CompX International Inc. (CIX) is profitable, generating $20.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (12.3% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Yes, CompX International Inc. (CIX) pays a dividend with a yield of 8.92%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

CompX International Inc. (CIX) has a return on equity (ROE) of 13.7%. This is reasonable for most industries.

CompX International Inc. (CIX) generated $22.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

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