Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 22.6x · EV/EBITDA 14.7x · 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 | $439M | $287M | $322M | $311M | $228M | $279M | $177M | $181M | $169M | $165M | $200M |
| Enterprise Value | $385M | $233M | $261M | $270M | $201M | $202M | $106M | $118M | $124M | $135M | $166M |
| P/E Ratio → | 22.57 | 14.73 | 19.37 | 13.74 | 10.93 | 16.89 | 17.14 | 11.31 | 11.07 | 12.55 | 19.17 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.78 | 1.81 | 2.21 | 1.93 | 1.37 | 1.98 | 1.55 | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.47 | 1.83 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.17 | 2.07 | 2.20 | 1.84 | 1.44 | 1.61 | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.13 | 1.21 | 1.59 |
| P/FCF | 22.98 | 14.99 | 14.98 | 12.61 | 17.28 | 43.71 | 12.87 | 11.86 | 12.05 | 16.85 | 18.68 |
| P/OCF | 19.21 | 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 | 14.68 | 8.86 | 12.62 | 9.18 | 6.84 | 8.30 | 6.81 | 5.54 | 5.83 | 7.16 | 8.62 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.05 | 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 | 6.2% | 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 | 4.4% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 8.8% | 9.0% | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| FCF Yield | 4.4% | 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 | 6.2% | 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 22.6x. 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 14.7x. 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 22.6x. 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 6.17% 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
Top Statement Risk
Erratic cash conversion volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Valuation Disconnect with Growth Trajectory
CIX trades at a premium P/E of 24.15x TTM, but the forward P/E of 141.30x implies near-zero expected earnings growth, creating a stark disconnect with its recent revenue and margin acceleration.
The company's current valuation appears to price in significant optimism based on trailing results, yet the dramatically expanded forward multiple suggests the market is skeptical about the sustainability of the recent profit surge. This discrepancy, combined with a PEG of 1.76, indicates the stock may be expensive relative to its growth profile unless the margin expansion to 35.6% gross margin is durable.
Margin Expansion Drives Profitability Improvement
CIX's net margin has improved to 16.7% in 2026Q2 from 9.9% a year ago, indicating a meaningful shift in profitability driven by what appears to be successful operational execution or pricing power.
The significant gross margin expansion to a ten-quarter high of 35.6% suggests underlying operational improvements, but sustainability is the key question. Given the company's historical difficulty sustaining margins above 32%, this level represents a test of whether the gains are structural or cyclical. The strong operating leverage, with operating income up 41% year-over-year, amplifies the impact of these margin changes on the bottom line.
Improving Returns on Invested Capital
ROIC has expanded to 7.2% in 2026Q2 from a low of 2.3% in 2024Q1, suggesting the company is beginning to generate more meaningful returns on its capital base as margins improve.
The steady upward trend in ROIC, driven primarily by expanding net margins rather than asset turnover, indicates the profit expansion is flow-through to capital efficiency. However, the absolute level of 7.2% remains modest and likely below the company's cost of capital, suggesting that while the trajectory is positive, true value creation is not yet assured.
Working Capital Cycles Dominate Cash Reality
The cash conversion cycle of 129 days in 2026Q2 is driven by a very long Days Inventory Outstanding of 100, indicating that operational efficiency is heavily dependent on inventory management cycles.
CIX's asset turnover of 0.27x is low, reflecting a business model that ties up significant capital in inventory. The volatility in free cash flow margins, from 30.3% to -3.8% in a single quarter, is directly tied to swings in the cash conversion cycle, making reported earnings a poor predictor of cash generation. Investors should monitor whether management can reduce the DIO to improve cash conversion predictability.
Strong Liquidity Undermined by Cash Burn Rate
Despite a robust current ratio of 6.69 and quick ratio of 4.68 as of 2026Q2, the company's cash position has declined by $17.8M over two years, suggesting liquidity strength is being actively consumed.
The fortress balance sheet provides ample short-term safety, but the trajectory is downward. The prior finding of retained earnings contraction amid positive net income confirms that capital returns are outpacing cash generation, raising questions about the sustainability of the dividend yield of 5.8%. The liquidity position is strong today, but its durability under continued volatile operating cash flow warrants monitoring.
The Dividend Yield's Misleading Allure
The attractive 5.8% dividend yield is the ratio most commonly misapplied to CIX, as it obscures the fact that the payout is being funded by drawing down the balance sheet amidst highly volatile free cash flow generation.
Investors may focus on the high yield as a source of income, but this metric is misleading without the context of cash flow sustainability. The prior analysis shows retained earnings are shrinking despite profits, and free cash flow margins swing wildly quarter-to-quarter. A more appropriate focus would be on the payout ratio relative to operating cash flow, which has been negative in recent periods, to assess the true safety of the dividend.