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

CIX•AMEX
16.8× P/E·Price updated Jun 19, 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%

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.

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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
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.48
—
Rev
$41M
—
Q2 2026
Mar 4, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.38
—
Rev
$38M
—
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.34
—
Rev
$40M
—
Q3 2025
Aug 5, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.44
—
Rev
$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 Competitor11.48B133.5717.957.82%15.24%32.08%1.10
FBIN logoFBINFortune Brands Innovations, Inc.Direct Competitor5.06B42.4017.17-3.16%6.12%11.48%1.07
NNBR logoNNBRNN, Inc.Product Competitor147.24M2.79-2.61-9.06%-8.03%-22.93%1.44
TWIN logoTWINTwin Disc, IncorporatedProduct Competitor315.28M21.86-156.1415.45%7.32%15.27%0.30
MLI logoMLIMueller Industries, Inc.Product Competitor15.25B137.3920.0310.87%19.37%28.42%0.02
ESAB logoESABESAB CorporationProduct Competitor6.47B106.2028.553.71%7.12%9.5%0.65
NL logoNLNL Industries, Inc.Supply Chain293.18M6.00-7.798.46%-21.53%-8.73%0.00
KALU logoKALUKaiser Aluminum CorporationSupply Chain2.96B182.7526.9911.54%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
MetricDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25TTM
Sales/Revenue
112M118.2M124.24M114.54M140.81M166.56M161.29M145.94M158.28M158.58M
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 Sold
77.2M79.9M85.28M81.69M98.07M117.76M112.07M104.58M110.11M109.31M
COGS % of Revenue
68.93%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 Expenses
19.6M20.5M21.3M21.03M22.22M23.36M23.78M24.34M25.57M25.48M
OpEx % of Revenue
17.5%17.34%17.14%18.36%15.78%14.03%14.75%16.68%16.16%-
Selling, General & Admin
19.6M20.5M21.3M21.03M22.22M23.36M23.78M24.34M25.57M25.48M
SG&A % of Revenue
17.5%17.34%17.14%18.36%15.78%14.03%14.75%16.68%16.16%-
Research & Development
0000000000
R&D % of Revenue
----------
Other Operating Expenses
0000000000
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%-
EBITDA
18.87M21.25M21.35M15.64M24.36M29.41M29.41M20.71M26.26M26.49M
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
EBIT
15.23M17.81M17.67M11.82M20.53M25.44M25.43M17.02M22.6M24.59M
Net Interest Income
1.93M2.66M3.27M1.68M1.2M1.88M4.17M4.71M3.23M2.36M
Interest Income
1.93M2.66M3.27M1.68M1.2M1.88M4.17M4.71M3.23M3.03M
Interest Expense
0000000000
Other Income/Expense
1.93M2.66M3.27M1.68M1.2M1.88M4.17M4.71M3.23M3.03M
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 Tax
4M5.2M4.94M3.17M5.16M6.44M7.01M5.15M6.36M6.62M
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 Operations
0000000000
Minority Interest
0000000000
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 Outstanding
12.4M12.44M12.44M12.45M12.41M12.34M12.31M12.32M12.32M12.32M
Basic Shares Outstanding
12.4M12.43M12.44M12.45M12.41M12.34M12.31M12.32M12.32M12.32M
Dividend Payout Ratio
18.83%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

MetricDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25TTM
Total Current Assets
56.4M76.3M95.1M101.25M120.23M111.16M126.63M105.3M100.1M100.07M
Cash & Short-Term Investments
29.7M45.4M63.26M70.64M76.58M59.9M76.75M60.78M54.1M49.44M
Cash Only
29.7M45.4M63.26M70.64M76.58M26.75M41.39M60.78M54.1M49.44M
Short-Term Investments
0000033.15M35.35M000
Accounts Receivable
10.45M12.14M11.87M10.73M15.55M17.84M17.06M14.11M13.77M18.96M
Days Sales Outstanding
34.0437.4934.8734.240.339.0938.6135.331.7438.84
Inventory
15.4M17.1M18.35M18.34M25.64M31.29M30.71M28.37M30.41M30.07M
Days Inventory Outstanding
72.8178.1278.5381.9395.4496.98100.0399100.81103.79
Other Current Assets
000002.14M2.11M2.04M1.83M1.61M
Total Non-Current Assets
94.6M90.1M83.45M82.76M72.22M66.18M60.97M57.75M56.1M56.29M
Property, Plant & Equipment
32.1M31.8M31.02M28.95M29.18M28.69M25.86M24.03M23.71M24.47M
Fixed Asset Turnover
3.49x3.72x4.01x3.96x4.83x5.80x6.24x6.07x6.68x6.60x
Goodwill
23.7M23.7M23.74M23.7M23.74M23.7M23.74M23.74M23.74M23.74M
Intangible Assets
0000000000
Long-Term Investments
35.09M30.8M-3.29M0013.2M09.3M8M25M
Other Non-Current Assets
600K600K28.69M30.11M19.3M-1.64M11.37M680K645K8.08M
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 Turnover
0.74x0.71x0.70x0.62x0.73x0.94x0.86x0.90x1.01x1.01x
Asset Growth %
4.86%10.2%7.3%3.08%4.57%-7.83%5.76%-13.09%-4.2%-22.76%
Total Current Liabilities
11.3M13.7M13.06M13.15M16.45M16.65M17.2M15.78M17.05M14.31M
Accounts Payable
2.27M3.23M2.51M2.63M3.41M3.54M3.15M3.69M2.7M0
Days Payables Outstanding
10.7414.7810.7611.7612.6810.9610.2512.878.948.36
Short-Term Debt
00000000088K
Deferred Revenue (Current)
00000541K826K197K0125K
Other Current Liabilities
1.11M1.2M1.25M8.43M9.8M10.49M1.06M-148K12.62M14.22M
Current Ratio
4.99x5.57x7.28x7.70x7.31x6.68x7.36x6.67x5.87x6.99x
Quick Ratio
3.63x4.32x5.88x6.30x5.75x4.80x5.58x4.88x4.09x4.89x
Cash Conversion Cycle
96.11100.83102.64104.37123.05125.11128.38121.43123.61134.26
Total Non-Current Liabilities
3.1M3.2M3.29M3.24M2.92M2.3M1.55M1.12M518K1.27M
Long-Term Debt
000000000926K
Capital Lease Obligations
0000000000
Deferred Tax Liabilities
3.1M3.2M3.29M3.24M2.92M2.23M1.51M1.07M405K2.33M
Other Non-Current Liabilities
0000068K41K57K113K101K
Total Liabilities
14.4M16.9M16.35M16.39M19.36M18.95M18.75M16.9M17.56M15.58M
Total Debt
0000000001.01M
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-1.83x
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 Share
11.0212.0213.0413.4713.9512.8413.7211.8711.2511.42
Total Shareholders' Equity
136.6M149.5M162.19M167.66M173.09M158.44M168.85M146.15M138.63M140.78M
Common Stock
124K124K124K124K124K123K123K123K123K123K
Retained Earnings
80.85M93.69M106.2M111.55M118.18M105.17M115.46M92.63M84.99M87.15M
Treasury Stock
0000000000
Accumulated OCI
-63.59M-63.64M000-17K-6K000
Minority Interest
0000000000

CIX Cash Flow Statement

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

MetricDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25TTM
Cash from Operations
12.58M17.16M18.46M15.5M10.47M16.89M25.81M22.94M22.87M21.85M
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 Income
13.2M15.32M16M10.32M16.57M20.87M22.59M16.59M020.2M
Depreciation & Amortization
3.67M3.45M3.68M3.83M3.84M3.98M3.97M3.69M0-77K
Stock-Based Compensation
0000000000
Deferred Taxes
-1.77M86K89K-48K-321K-688K-720K-440K0-99K
Other Non-Cash Items
116K289K458K346K269K213K-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 Revenue
2.5%2.64%2.55%1.52%2.91%2.22%0.7%0.98%2.37%0.52%
Acquisitions
00125K02K133K0000
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 Repurchases
0000-1.31M-1.74M0000
Other Financing
0000000003.7M
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 Share
0.791.131.231.110.511.072.001.751.551.79
FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income)
0.95x1.12x1.15x1.50x0.63x0.81x1.14x1.38x1.17x1.09x
Interest Paid
0000000000
Taxes Paid
6.71M4.37M5.03M3.26M4.7M7.82M7.31M6.25M6.12M4.85M

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%19.74%
Gross Margin
31.07%32.4%31.36%28.68%30.36%29.3%30.52%28.34%30.44%31.07%
Net Margin
11.79%12.94%12.88%9.01%11.77%12.53%14.01%11.37%12.31%12.74%
Debt / Equity
---------0.01x
FCF Conversion
0.95x1.12x1.15x1.50x0.63x0.81x1.14x1.38x1.17x1.09x
Revenue Growth
2.85%5.54%5.11%-7.81%22.94%18.28%-3.17%-9.51%8.46%6.98%
Related:CIX Dividend History·CIX Revenue History·CIX Price History·CIX P/E History·CIX Financial Ratios·CIX Institutional Holders

CIX SEC Filings & Documents

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

8-K Announcements

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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 8.27%. 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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