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Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
$40.51
-5.8%
$44.58
$23.24
$50.99
$147.86M0.7424,240 shs10,650 shs
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
$31.17
-1.7%
$29.92
$17.39
$39.91
$383.70M0.8114,826 shs1,981 shs
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
$29.10
-1.0%
$28.09
$16.10
$35.78
$180.65M1.1512,410 shs7,195 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
+0.58%-3.33%+7.85%-11.85%+78.17%
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
+1.66%-7.12%-11.58%+39.98%+70.55%
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
+0.03%-10.07%+2.98%+19.18%+67.37%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
1.0549 of 5 stars
0.05.01.70.01.82.50.6

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
N/AN/AN/AN/A
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

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
$191.50M0.77$3.50 per share11.56$27.31 per share1.48
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
$161.30M2.38$2.15 per share14.49$13.71 per share2.27
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
$273.45M0.66$2.98 per share9.76$21.24 per share1.37

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
$17.79M$4.698.64N/A9.29%9.38%5.22%4/19/2024 (Estimated)
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
$22.59M$1.8317.03N/A14.01%13.74%12.44%N/A
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
$8.59M$1.3721.24N/A3.14%8.80%4.43%5/14/2024 (Estimated)

Latest EML, ACU, and CIX Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/19/2024N/A
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
N/A$0.36+$0.36N/AN/AN/A  
3/12/2024Q4 2023
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
N/A$0.56+$0.56$0.56N/A$67.00 million
3/1/202412/31/2023
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
$0.55$0.40-$0.15-$2.07N/A$41.94 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
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
$0.601.48%+5.27%12.79%1 Years
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
$1.203.85%+19.91%65.57%1 Years
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
$0.441.51%N/A32.12%N/A

Latest EML, ACU, and CIX Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/15/2024
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
quarterly$0.151.5%3/27/20243/28/20244/19/2024
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
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
0.24
3.54
1.41
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

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
62.10%
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
7.50%
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
76.99%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
34.10%
CompX International Inc. stock logo
CIX
CompX International
0.37%
The Eastern Company stock logo
EML
Eastern
17.00%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Acme United Co. stock logo
ACU
Acme United
6453.65 million2.40 millionNot Optionable
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

EML, ACU, and CIX Headlines

SourceHeadline
Drivers in Eastern Canada see gas prices spike as refineries switch to summer blendsDrivers in Eastern Canada see gas prices spike as refineries switch to summer blends
financialpost.com - April 18 at 5:01 PM
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarterCSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 4:49 PM
Israels military chief says that Israel will respond to Irans weekend missile attack - The Associated PressIsrael's military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran's weekend missile attack - The Associated Press
news.google.com - April 15 at 10:04 PM
Short Interest in The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) Decreases By 9.8%Short Interest in The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) Decreases By 9.8%
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 9:45 AM
Predatory Practices In Missouri, Washington D.C. Mayor Declares 4/20 Tax Holiday On Medical Marijuana And More Cannabis Reg Updates'Predatory Practices' In Missouri, Washington D.C. Mayor Declares 4/20 Tax Holiday On Medical Marijuana And More Cannabis Reg Updates
benzinga.com - April 10 at 5:00 PM
What to stream this week: Billy Joel sings, Dora explores and Food, Inc. 2 chows downWhat to stream this week: Billy Joel sings, Dora explores and 'Food, Inc. 2' chows down
marketbeat.com - April 8 at 12:03 AM
Iowa-UConn womens Final Four match was most-watched hoops game in ESPN history; 14.2M avg. viewersIowa-UConn women's Final Four match was most-watched hoops game in ESPN history; 14.2M avg. viewers
marketbeat.com - April 6 at 5:24 PM
The Eastern Company Announces Timing of Virtual Annual Meeting of ShareholdersThe Eastern Company Announces Timing of Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders
accesswire.com - April 5 at 2:00 PM
The Strongest Militaries in Eastern EuropeThe Strongest Militaries in Eastern Europe
247wallst.com - April 5 at 1:01 PM
Short Interest in The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) Increases By 5.9%Short Interest in The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) Increases By 5.9%
marketbeat.com - April 2 at 7:18 PM
At collapsed Baltimore bridge, focus shifts to the weighty job of removing the massive structureAt collapsed Baltimore bridge, focus shifts to the weighty job of removing the massive structure
marketbeat.com - March 30 at 11:01 AM
Cranes arriving to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapseCranes arriving to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
marketbeat.com - March 29 at 12:09 AM
Eastern Co.Eastern Co.
money.usnews.com - March 21 at 3:52 PM
Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference CallLevi Strauss & Co. to Webcast First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
businesswire.com - March 20 at 9:04 AM
2 years on, still no answer to why a China Eastern Boeing 737 crashed, killing all 132 people aboard2 years on, still no answer to why a China Eastern Boeing 737 crashed, killing all 132 people aboard
marketbeat.com - March 20 at 7:33 AM
Pair accused of stealing battery manufacturing secrets from Tesla and starting their own companyPair accused of stealing battery manufacturing secrets from Tesla and starting their own company
marketbeat.com - March 19 at 9:57 PM
The Eastern Company (EML) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptThe Eastern Company (EML) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com - March 15 at 5:54 PM
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptThe Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
insidermonkey.com - March 15 at 12:05 PM
Q4 2023 Eastern Company Earnings CallQ4 2023 Eastern Company Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 10:24 AM
Dee Jay Silver to bring El Bandido Yankee tequila on tour and to the fans this summer!Dee Jay Silver to bring El Bandido Yankee tequila on tour and to the fans this summer!
wgnradio.com - March 13 at 1:35 AM
The Eastern Co (EML) Reports Mixed Results for Q4 and Full Year 2023The Eastern Co (EML) Reports Mixed Results for Q4 and Full Year 2023
gurufocus.com - March 12 at 6:04 PM
The Eastern Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsThe Eastern Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
accesswire.com - March 12 at 4:30 PM
Alpha Controls & Instrumentation Welcomes Rice Lake to Their Growing PortfolioAlpha Controls & Instrumentation Welcomes Rice Lake to Their Growing Portfolio
financialpost.com - March 12 at 11:02 AM
NYCB says deposits down 5% after turmoil as it builds up ‘fortress’ balance sheet and seeks to calm investorsNYCB says deposits down 5% after turmoil as it builds up ‘fortress’ balance sheet and seeks to calm investors
marketwatch.com - March 7 at 10:02 AM

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Media Sentiment Over Time

Company Descriptions

Acme United logo

Acme United

NYSE:ACU
Acme United Corporation supplies cutting, measuring, first aid, and sharpening products to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company offers scissors, shears, knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, paper trimmers, safety cutters, lettering products, glue guns, and other craft products under the Westcott brand name; and cutting tools under the Clauss brand. It also provides sharpening knives, scissors, chisels, skis, skates, and other edge under the DMT brand. In addition, the company offers first aid kit and safety solutions under the First Aid Only brand; portable eyewash solution and over-the-counter medication, including active ingredients aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen under the PhysiciansCare brand; bodily fluid and spill clean-up solution under the Spill Magic brand; various first aid kit, refill, and safety supplies, including CPR kits, burn kits, and automotive and emergency first aid kits under the First Aid Central; first aid kits for the promotional products industry under Safety Made brand; and alcohol prep pads, alcohol wipes, benzalkonium chloride wipes, various antiseptic wipes, castile soaps, and lens cleaning wipes under the Med-Nap brand. It sells its products directly and through its independent manufacturer representatives to wholesale, contract, and retail stationery distributors; office supply super stores, mass market retailers, industrial and medical distributors, school supply distributors, drug store retailers, sporting goods stores, hardware chains, and wholesale florists, as well as through its websites. The company was formerly known as Acme Shear Company and changed its name to Acme United Corporation in 1971. Acme United Corporation was founded in 1867 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.
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.