CompX International Inc. (CIX) Financial Ratios
29 years of historical data (1997–2025) · Industrials · Security & Protection Services
EV/EBITDA
↑
10.43
+14% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.16
30Y Low3.5·High27.4
P/FCF
↓
17.15
↓-17% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.71
30Y Low6.2·High43.7
P/B Ratio
↑
2.37
↑+29% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.83
30Y Low0.6·High3.1
ROE
↑
13.7%
↓+13% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.1%
30Y Low-3%·High37%
Debt/EBITDA
N/A
—
5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low0.0·High10.0
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CIX Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
CompX International Inc. trades at 16.8x earnings, 11% above its 5-year average of 15.1x, sitting at the 43rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 34%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 17.1x P/FCF, 17% below the 5-year average of 20.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $328M | $287M | $322M | $311M | $228M | $279M | $177M | $181M | $169M | $165M | $200M |
| Enterprise Value | $274M | $233M | $261M | $270M | $201M | $202M | $106M | $118M | $124M | $135M | $166M |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.84 | 14.73 | 19.37 | 13.74 | 10.93 | 16.89 | 17.14 | 11.31 | 11.07 | 12.55 | 19.17 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.07 | 1.81 | 2.21 | 1.93 | 1.37 | 1.98 | 1.55 | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.47 | 1.83 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.37 | 2.07 | 2.20 | 1.84 | 1.44 | 1.61 | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.13 | 1.21 | 1.59 |
| P/FCF | 17.15 | 14.99 | 14.98 | 12.61 | 17.28 | 43.71 | 12.87 | 11.86 | 12.05 | 16.85 | 18.68 |
| P/OCF | 14.34 | 12.54 | 14.04 | 12.06 | 13.50 | 26.63 | 11.43 | 9.83 | 9.86 | 13.11 | 14.40 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CIX EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
CompX International Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 10.4x EBITDA, 14% above its 5-year average of 9.2x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 25% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| 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 | 10.43 | 8.86 | 12.62 | 9.18 | 6.84 | 8.30 | 6.81 | 5.54 | 5.83 | 7.16 | 8.62 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.11 | 10.29 | 15.35 | 10.61 | 7.91 | 9.86 | 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 |
CIX Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
CompX International Inc. earns an operating margin of 14.3%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 15.8% to 14.3% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 13.7% is modest. ROIC of 20.0% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
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% |
Return on Capital
| 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% |
CIX Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The company holds a net cash position — cash of $54M exceeds total debt of $0, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| 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)
CIX Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
CompX International Inc.'s current ratio of 5.87x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 4.09x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 7.36x to 5.87x over the past 3 years.
| 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 |
CIX Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
CompX International Inc. returns 8.3% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio exceeds 100% at 139.2%, meaning the company is paying out more than it earns — this level is unsustainable long-term without earnings recovery. The earnings yield of 5.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
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 | 8.3% | 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% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.9% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 8.8% | 9.0% | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| FCF Yield | 5.8% | 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 | 8.3% | 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 |
Peer Comparison
Compare CIX with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CIXYou | $328M | 16.8 | 10.4 | 17.1 | 30.4% | 14.3% | 13.7% | 20.0% | — |
 ALLE | $11B | 18.0 | 13.5 | 16.7 | 45.2% | 21.1% | 36.1% | 18.1% | 2.3 |
 FBIN | $5B | 17.2 | 9.0 | 13.8 | 44.6% | 13.9% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.1 |
 NNBR | $147M | -2.6 | 19.5 | 20.4 | 5.7% | -4.3% | -30.8% | -4.5% | 11.9 |
 TWIN | $315M | -156.1 | 14.1 | 35.7 | 27.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 3.9% | 2.0 |
 MLI | $15B | 20.0 | 14.4 | 22.2 | 27.4% | 21.4% | 28.7% | 44.7% | 0.0 |
 ESAB | $6B | 28.5 | 13.4 | 30.3 | 35.5% | 17.3% | 11.3% | 11.9% | 2.5 |
 NL | $293M | -7.8 | 13.6 | — | 30.4% | 6.0% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 0.0 |
 KALU | $3B | 27.0 | 13.0 | — | 9.5% | 5.7% | 15.1% | 7.8% | 3.6 |
 ATI | $28B | 70.6 | 35.8 | 82.6 | 21.8% | 13.8% | 20.9% | 14.5% | 2.4 |
 MAS | $15B | 19.3 | 12.5 | 17.3 | 35.5% | 16.8% | 7363.6% | 35.4% | 2.4 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.9 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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CIX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CIX stock.
What is CompX International Inc.'s P/E ratio?
CompX International Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 16.8x. The historical average is 20.8x. This places it at the 43th percentile of its historical range.
What is CompX International Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
CompX International Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 10.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.6x.
What is CompX International Inc.'s ROE?
CompX International Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.7%. The historical average is 9.2%.
Is CIX stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, CompX International Inc. is trading at a P/E of 16.8x. This is at the 43th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is CompX International Inc.'s dividend yield?
CompX International Inc.'s current dividend yield is 8.27% with a payout ratio of 139.2%.
What are CompX International Inc.'s profit margins?
CompX International Inc. has 30.4% gross margin and 14.3% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.