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CompX International Inc. · Industrials · United States · $335M · Avg Vol: $165K/d

96
StockRank
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Q
84
V
56
M
61
P/E (TTM)
15.2x
ROE
14.0%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
4.8%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

CompX International makes security locks and recreational marine components with a strong quality score (Q84), no debt and a substantial cash position, paying consistent dividends. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance. Balance-sheet strength and durable niche margins clear the screen.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

CompX International Inc. manufactures security products and precision-engineered components, including cabinet locks, ignition switches, and marine exhaust systems. The company maintains a strong market position through its highly recognized brand names, such as National Cabinet Lock, and long-term relationships with major OEM customers. CompX operates as a highly profitable, niche industrial manufacturer with a diverse product portfolio serving security and recreational marine markets.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue166.6M161.3M145.9M158.3M-1.7%158.6M
EPS1.691.841.351.58-2.2%1.64
Shares12.3M12.3M12.3M12.3M+0.1%12.3M
Debt
Equity158.4M168.8M146.1M138.6M-4.4%
Op CF16.9M25.8M22.9M22.9M10.6%21.9M
Inv CF-31.1M1.1M35.9M-2.4M
Fin CF-35.6M-12.3M-39.4M-27.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+3.8%
24.1924.9425.6926.4427.19Jun 4Jun 26Jul 17
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$25.10
RSI (14)
40.1
52W High
$30.12
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
84
ROIC
16.2%83.0
ROE
14.0%74.2
GP/Assets
31.5%82.7
Op. Margin
17.4%83.1
FCF/Assets
8.9%82.1
Piotroski
784.6
Int. Cover
50.0x87.0
D/E Ratio
0.01x92.5
Current Ratio
7.00x96.6
Value
56
P/E (TTM)
15.2x61.4
EV/EBITDA
9.5x59.3
P/FCF
24.1x47.4
P/B
2.2x43.6
P/S
1.9x40.0
Div Yield
4.8%85.6
Momentum
61
52W High %
83%68.6
RS 6M
-2%67.1
SMA 50/200
1.08x66.6
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%82.1
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
-2%16.5
Q Growth
14%56.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$335M
P/E (Forward)
15.5x
Gross Margin
31.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CIX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CIXCompX International Inc.(you)$335M96STRONG BUY
NLNLI Holdings, Inc.$287M73BUY
NSSCNapco Security Technologies, Inc.$1.3B73BUY
BRCBrady Corporation$4.3B90STRONG BUY
ADTADT Inc.$4.9B92STRONG BUY
CXWCoreCivic, Inc.$3.0B81STRONG BUY
GEOThe GEO Group, Inc.$4.1B83STRONG BUY
BCOThe Brink's Company$3.9B75BUY
MSAMSA Safety Incorporated$6.6B75BUY
EVLVEvolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.$979M13STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 11.0% · P/E 30.7x · Gross margin 28.5%

CompX International Inc. (CIX) — Stock Score Summary

CompX International Inc. (CIX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (84/100), Value (56/100), and Momentum (61/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. CompX International makes security locks and recreational marine components with a strong quality score (Q84), no debt and a substantial cash position, paying consistent dividends. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance. Balance-sheet strength and durable niche margins clear the screen.

CompX International Inc. manufactures security products and precision-engineered components, including cabinet locks, ignition switches, and marine exhaust systems. The company maintains a strong market position through its highly recognized brand names, such as National Cabinet Lock, and long-term relationships with major OEM customers. CompX operates as a highly profitable, niche industrial manufacturer with a diverse product portfolio serving security and recreational marine markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$25.10
Market Cap$335M
P/E (TTM)15.24
P/E (Forward)15.53
Price/Book2.19
Return on Equity14.0%
Return on Invested Capital16.2%
Debt/Equity0.01x
Gross Margin31.1%
Operating Margin17.4%
Revenue Growth0.7%
Dividend Yield4.8%
Free Cash Flow$14M

CompX International Inc. operates in the Security & Protection Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CompX International Inc.’s (CIX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CompX International Inc. (CIX) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (84), Value (56), and Momentum (61) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does CompX International Inc. have an economic moat?
CompX International Inc. (CIX) has a Quality factor score of 84/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CompX International Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CompX International Inc. (CIX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CompX International Inc. in?
CompX International Inc. (CIX) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Security & Protection Services industry (United States).