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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
$32.41
+0.4%
$30.55
$17.39
$39.91
$398.97M0.8114,512 shs11,545 shs
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
$32.12
+0.4%
$28.66
$16.10
$35.78
$199.47M1.1513,556 shs13,353 shs
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
$26.97
+2.6%
$25.11
$11.15
$28.00
$92.13M-0.34,176 shs2,395 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
+0.25%+5.29%-8.84%+41.10%+82.32%
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
-0.03%+8.92%-1.08%+26.83%+89.24%
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
-0.83%-3.70%+2.86%+42.05%+64.25%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
1.0199 of 5 stars
0.05.01.70.01.32.50.6
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
N/AN/AN/AN/A
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
$161.30M2.47$2.20 per share14.76$13.71 per share2.36
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
$273.45M0.73$3.02 per share10.63$21.24 per share1.51
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
$433.66M0.21$1.02 per share26.34$20.98 per share1.29

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
$22.59M$1.8317.71N/A14.01%13.74%12.44%N/A
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
$8.59M$1.3723.45N/A3.14%8.80%4.43%5/14/2024 (Estimated)
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
-$60K-$1.20N/AN/A-1.08%4.40%1.92%6/3/2024 (Estimated)

Latest EML, QEPC, and CIX Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
3/12/2024Q4 2023
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
N/A$0.56+$0.56$0.56N/A$67.00 million
2/28/2024Q4 2023
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
N/A$0.54+$0.54$0.54N/A$43.20 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
$1.203.70%+19.91%65.57%1 Years
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
$0.441.37%N/A32.12%N/A
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest EML, QEPC, and CIX Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/28/2024
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
quarterly$0.304.2%3/8/20243/11/20243/19/2024
2/5/2024
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
Quarterly$0.111.81%2/14/20242/15/20243/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
N/A
7.36
5.58
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
0.32
2.63
1.24
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
N/A
2.17
1.34

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
7.50%
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
76.99%
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
N/A

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
0.37%
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
17.00%
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
51.10%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
55512.31 million12.27 millionNot Optionable
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
1,1996.21 million5.15 millionNot Optionable
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. stock logo
QEPC
Q.E.P.
3713.42 million1.67 millionNot Optionable

EML, QEPC, and CIX Headlines

SourceHeadline
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (OTCMKTS:QEPC) Sees Significant Decrease in Short InterestQ.E.P. Co., Inc. (OTCMKTS:QEPC) Sees Significant Decrease in Short Interest
marketbeat.com - April 11 at 9:41 PM
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (OTCMKTS:QEPC) Sees Large Increase in Short InterestQ.E.P. Co., Inc. (OTCMKTS:QEPC) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest
marketbeat.com - March 29 at 12:56 AM
QEP Completes Sale Of Australia/New Zealand BusinessQEP Completes Sale Of Australia/New Zealand Business
globenewswire.com - March 4 at 8:28 AM
Q.E.P. CO., INC. Reports Fiscal 2024 Six Month and Second Quarter Financial ResultsQ.E.P. CO., INC. Reports Fiscal 2024 Six Month and Second Quarter Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - October 16 at 9:15 AM
Q.E.P. Co.Q.E.P. Co.
wsj.com - October 15 at 1:56 PM
QEP Completes Sale of United Kingdom BusinessQEP Completes Sale of United Kingdom Business
finance.yahoo.com - October 10 at 2:30 PM
QEP Completes Sale of Manufacturing Facility in Johnson City, TennesseeQEP Completes Sale of Manufacturing Facility in Johnson City, Tennessee
finance.yahoo.com - October 3 at 2:00 PM
Global Knife Market Sizing, Forecast and Industry Analysis 2023-2027Global Knife Market Sizing, Forecast and Industry Analysis 2023-2027
uk.finance.yahoo.com - September 25 at 8:37 AM
QEP Completes Sale of Certain Harris Flooring Group Assets to Marquis IndustriesQEP Completes Sale of Certain Harris Flooring Group Assets to Marquis Industries
finance.yahoo.com - September 25 at 8:37 AM
uniQure Announces FDA Clearance of Investigational New Drug Application for AMT-260 Gene Therapy for Refractory Mesial Temporal Lobe EpilepsyuniQure Announces FDA Clearance of Investigational New Drug Application for AMT-260 Gene Therapy for Refractory Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
benzinga.com - September 5 at 5:38 PM
P&Gs better-than-expected 4Q results show consumers appetite for iconic brands despite price hikesP&G's better-than-expected 4Q results show consumers' appetite for iconic brands despite price hikes
mrt.com - July 28 at 2:26 PM
Q.E.P. GAAP EPS of $0.28, revenue of $103.3MQ.E.P. GAAP EPS of $0.28, revenue of $103.3M
seekingalpha.com - July 17 at 12:40 PM
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Financial ResultsQ.E.P. Co., Inc. Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - July 17 at 12:40 PM
Quantum order for VeecoQuantum order for Veeco
siliconsemiconductor.net - July 10 at 7:39 AM
EQS-Adhoc: va-Q-tec AG: Takeover Offer by Fahrenheit AcquiCo GmbH Clearance by the Federal Cartel OfficeEQS-Adhoc: va-Q-tec AG: Takeover Offer by Fahrenheit AcquiCo GmbH Clearance by the Federal Cartel Office
markets.businessinsider.com - June 12 at 5:28 PM
Q4 2023 QEP Co Inc Earnings CallQ4 2023 QEP Co Inc Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - June 10 at 3:56 AM
QEP Making Permanent Layoffs at Harris Wood PlantQEP Making Permanent Layoffs at Harris Wood Plant
floordaily.net - June 7 at 8:50 AM
87 permanent layoffs set at Johnson City flooring plant87 permanent layoffs set at Johnson City flooring plant
wjhl.com - June 6 at 8:38 PM
QT or QE: RevisitedQT or QE: Revisited
mises.org - June 5 at 8:09 PM
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. Reports Fiscal 2023 Year-End Sales and EarningsQ.E.P. Co., Inc. Reports Fiscal 2023 Year-End Sales and Earnings
finance.yahoo.com - June 5 at 8:09 PM
Hitter Market Size, Global Industry Outlook, Detailed Analysis and Forecast 2023-2030Hitter Market Size, Global Industry Outlook, Detailed Analysis and Forecast 2023-2030
marketwatch.com - May 11 at 8:22 PM
Portable Tools Market Overview and Scope By 2031Portable Tools Market Overview and Scope By 2031
marketwatch.com - April 28 at 1:53 PM
Portable Tools Market Business Report [2023-2030]Portable Tools Market Business Report [2023-2030]
marketwatch.com - April 28 at 7:49 AM
2023-2030 Carpet Clamp Market Size (Trend and Outlook) with Global Industrial Analysis | Survey Report by Absolute Reports2023-2030 Carpet Clamp Market Size (Trend and Outlook) with Global Industrial Analysis | Survey Report by Absolute Reports
marketwatch.com - April 22 at 9:25 AM

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Media Sentiment Over Time

Company Descriptions

CompX International logo

CompX International

NYSE:CIX
CompX 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 ski/wakeboard and performance boats, as well as 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. operates as a subsidiary of NL Industries, Inc.
Eastern logo

Eastern

NASDAQ:EML
The Eastern Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and internationally. The company offers turnkey returnable packaging solutions, which are used in the assembly processes of vehicles, aircraft, and durable goods, as well as in production processes of plastic packaging products, packaged consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals; designs and manufactures blow mold tools and injection blow mold tooling products, and 2-step stretch blow molds and related components for the stretch blow molding industry; and supplies blow molds and change parts to the food, beverage, healthcare, and chemical industries. It also provides rotary latches, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks, and handles; and development and program management services for custom electromechanical and mechanical systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and customer applications. In addition, the company designs and manufactures proprietary vision technology for OEMs and aftermarket applications, as well as offers aftermarket components to the heavy- and medium-duty truck, motorhome, and bus markets. The Eastern Company was founded in 1858 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.
Q.E.P. logo

Q.E.P.

OTCMKTS:QEPC
Q.E.P. Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of hardwood flooring, flooring installation tools, adhesives, and flooring related products for the professional installer markets. It operates through three segments: North America, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand. The company's product portfolio includes tile saws, blades, and accessories; tile cutters and accessories; hand tools; tile spacers; scrapers; trowels and floats; mixers and paddles; drill bits, hole saws, and jigsaw blades; scarpers and blades clean-up, repair, and maintenance products; knee pads and safety tools; installation kits; underlayment products; cement boards and masonry tools; and Brutus products. The company markets its products under the QEP, LASH, Roberts, Harris Flooring Group, Capitol, Vitrex, Homelux, Brutus, PRCI, Plasplugs, Tomecanic, Premix-Marbletite (PMM), Apple Creek, and Elastimentt brands. It sells its products to home improvement retail centers, specialty distribution outlets, and flooring dealers. Q.E.P. Co., Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.