Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 20.6x · EV/EBITDA 13.5x · ROE 13.7%. (1997–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $477M | $287M | $322M | $311M | $228M | $279M | $177M | $181M | $169M | $165M | $200M |
| Enterprise Value | $423M | $233M | $261M | $270M | $201M | $202M | $106M | $118M | $124M | $135M | $166M |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.63 | 14.73 | 19.37 | 13.74 | 10.93 | 16.89 | 17.14 | 11.31 | 11.07 | 12.55 | 19.17 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.88 | 1.81 | 2.21 | 1.93 | 1.37 | 1.98 | 1.55 | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.47 | 1.83 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.44 | 2.07 | 2.20 | 1.84 | 1.44 | 1.61 | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.13 | 1.21 | 1.59 |
| P/FCF | 20.16 | 14.99 | 14.98 | 12.61 | 17.28 | 43.71 | 12.87 | 11.86 | 12.05 | 16.85 | 18.68 |
| P/OCF | 20.85 | 12.54 | 14.04 | 12.06 | 13.50 | 26.63 | 11.43 | 9.83 | 9.86 | 13.11 | 14.40 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.47 | 1.79 | 1.67 | 1.21 | 1.44 | 0.93 | 0.95 | 1.05 | 1.21 | 1.53 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.50 | 8.86 | 12.62 | 9.18 | 6.84 | 8.30 | 6.81 | 5.54 | 5.83 | 7.16 | 8.62 |
| EV / EBIT | 18.70 | 9.00 | 12.02 | 9.11 | 7.37 | 9.31 | 9.01 | 6.69 | 6.96 | 8.88 | 10.69 |
| EV / FCF | — | 12.16 | 12.15 | 10.93 | 15.25 | 31.71 | 7.74 | 7.73 | 8.82 | 13.82 | 15.57 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 30.4% | 30.4% | 28.3% | 30.5% | 29.3% | 30.4% | 28.7% | 31.4% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 32.3% |
| Operating Margin | 14.3% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 15.8% | 15.3% | 14.6% | 10.3% | 14.2% | 15.1% | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.4% | 14.0% | 12.5% | 11.8% | 9.0% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.7% | 13.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 12.6% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 10.3% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 8.6% |
| ROA | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 7.5% |
| ROIC | 20.0% | 20.0% | 12.0% | 14.7% | 16.7% | 15.9% | 9.0% | 13.1% | 12.7% | 11.4% | 14.8% |
| ROCE | 15.8% | 15.8% | 10.7% | 15.4% | 15.1% | 11.8% | 7.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.39 | -0.42 | -0.25 | -0.17 | -0.44 | -0.42 | -0.39 | -0.30 | -0.22 | -0.26 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -2.06 | -2.06 | -2.93 | -1.41 | -0.91 | -3.14 | -4.52 | -2.96 | -2.14 | -1.57 | -1.72 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -2.83 | -2.83 | -1.68 | -2.03 | -12.00 | -5.13 | -4.13 | -3.23 | -3.03 | -3.11 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($54M) exceeds total debt ($0)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.87 | 5.87 | 6.67 | 7.36 | 6.68 | 7.31 | 7.70 | 7.28 | 5.57 | 4.99 | 4.45 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.09 | 4.09 | 4.88 | 5.58 | 4.80 | 5.75 | 6.30 | 5.88 | 4.32 | 3.63 | 3.32 |
| Cash Ratio | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.85 | 4.46 | 3.60 | 4.66 | 5.37 | 4.84 | 3.31 | 2.63 | 2.50 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.01 | 0.90 | 0.86 | 0.94 | 0.73 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.76 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.69 | 3.65 | 3.76 | 3.82 | 4.45 | 4.65 | 4.67 | 5.01 | 4.91 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 31.74 | 35.30 | 38.61 | 39.09 | 40.30 | 34.20 | 34.87 | 37.49 | 34.04 | 34.68 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% | 9.5% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 14.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 139.2% | 139.2% | 237.6% | 54.5% | 162.3% | 59.9% | 48.2% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 18.8% | 23.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.8% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 8.8% | 9.0% | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| FCF Yield | 5.0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.7% | 9.5% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 15.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CIX stock.
CompX International Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 20.6x. The historical average is 20.8x. This places it at the 70th percentile of its historical range.
CompX International Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 13.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.6x.
CompX International Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.7%. The historical average is 9.2%.
Based on historical data, CompX International Inc. is trading at a P/E of 20.6x. This is at the 70th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
CompX International Inc.'s current dividend yield is 5.69% with a payout ratio of 139.2%.
CompX International Inc. has 30.4% gross margin and 14.3% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Key Metrics
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Cyclical margin and cash timing reliance
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Multiples Outpace Cyclical Earnings
According to reported figures, CIX trades at a trailing P/E of 24.49 and EV/EBITDA of 16.10, a premium to peer Fortune Brands at 9.83x EV/EBITDA that appears to price in sustained margin recovery rather than the volatile quarterly earnings record shown.
The forward P/E of 140.91 against a trailing 24.49 implies the market expects earnings to fall sharply or that the forward figure reflects a distorted consensus base, and investors should treat it with caution. The PEG of 1.78 and P/B of 3.44 suggest the market is paying for stability and dividend yield of 5.7% rather than high growth. Relative to Allegion at 17.88x EV/EBITDA, CIX's multiple appears reasonable, but the gap warrants further investigation given the narrow gross margin band observed.
Operating Leverage Drives Margin Swings
Based on reported quarterly figures, CIX operating margin moved from 9.9% in 2024Q3 to 20.5% in 2026Q2 while SG&A stayed nearly flat, suggesting that incremental volume rather than structural pricing power has driven most of the improvement.
Gross margin oscillated between 27.6% and 35.6% without a clear upward trend, which points to input-cost and pricing sensitivity that appears cyclical. Net margin of 12.2% in 2026Q3 tracks operating margin of 14.5% closely, implying limited non-operating distortion. The most recent quarter's margin compression from the 2026Q2 peak may indicate that the earnings base is more fragile than the trailing averages suggest.
Returns Recovering From Thin Base
As reported in financial statements, CIX ROIC climbed from 2.7% in 2024Q3 to 7.2% in 2026Q2 before easing to 5.3% in 2026Q3, indicating improving capital productivity that remains modest in absolute terms.
ROE of 3.7% and ROA of 3.3% in the latest quarter are low relative to a balance sheet dominated by cash, which dilutes returns on the equity base. The improvement appears driven primarily by margin recovery rather than asset turnover, which remained near 0.27. Returns are compounding only slowly, and the drop in the latest quarter suggests the trend is not yet established.
Cash Buffer Masks Working Capital Timing
Based on reported figures, CIX current ratio of 5.39 and quick ratio of 3.79 in 2026Q3 reflect a large cash position, though the cash conversion cycle of 103 days points to meaningful working capital dependence.
The current ratio has declined from 9.23 in 2024Q2 to 5.39, which reflects normalization of an unusually high liquidity position rather than deterioration. Inventory days of 96 and payables days of 34 mean the company carries substantial inventory relative to supplier financing, which may tie up cash under stress. Investors should monitor whether the cash balance remains intact if working capital reverses.
Asset Turnover Misreads Capital Efficiency
Asset turnover near 0.27 is commonly misapplied to CIX as a sign of weak efficiency, yet it obscures the company's light capital intensity and large cash balance, which together depress the ratio without reflecting operating weakness.
Because a substantial share of total assets is cash and goodwill, asset turnover understates how productively the operating business uses its capital. Return on invested capital adjusted to exclude excess cash, or operating margin on tangible operating assets, would better isolate operating economics. Investors should avoid reading the low turnover as evidence of structural inefficiency without adjusting for the balance sheet composition.