CompX International (CIX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

CompX International Inc is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in security and specialty products for industrial, residential and marine markets. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company designs, engineers and assembles a broad range of hardware solutions that combine durable materials with precision components. Its product portfolio caters to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors and retail outlets, positioning CompX as a key supplier across multiple end-use sectors.

The company’s Security Products segment offers mechanical and electronic locking solutions, door and cabinet hardware, and cam-action assemblies. These products are used in applications ranging from residential and commercial doors to industrial enclosures and point-of-sale systems. CompX’s security line emphasizes corrosion resistance and tamper-proof designs, meeting the performance standards required by demanding environments.

Under its Marine Hardware segment, CompX manufactures injection-molded plastic, zamac and stainless steel fittings for recreational boats and commercial vessels. These include molded hardware, latches, hatches, hinges and marine-grade door components. The division serves leading boat builders in North America and Europe, offering custom tooling, rapid prototyping and in-house molding capabilities to support low- to high-volume production.

Founded in 1962, CompX International has grown through a combination of product innovation and targeted acquisitions. The company is guided by an experienced executive team and board of directors with deep expertise in manufacturing operations, product development and global supply chain management.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $23.03 to $23.62
• 50-Day Range: $22.26 to $31.60
• 52-Week Range: $17.89 to $33.40
• Volume: 6,049 shs
• Average Volume: 7,195 shs
• Market Capitalization: $285.89 million
• P/E Ratio: 15.26
• Dividend Yield: 5.17%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

CompX International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

CompX International scored higher than 33% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 156th out of 185 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for CompX International.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of CompX International is 15.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.48.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of CompX International is 15.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 312.92.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

CompX International has a P/B Ratio of 1.71. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.83% of the float of CompX International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

CompX International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in CompX International has recently decreased by 21.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

CompX International is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.10%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

CompX International has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of CompX International is 79.47%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.83% of the float of CompX International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

CompX International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in CompX International has recently decreased by 21.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.97

News Sentiment

CompX International has a news sentiment score of 0.97. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.69 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for CompX International this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for CIX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, CompX International insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.39% of the stock of CompX International is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 7.50% of the stock of CompX International is held by institutions.

CIX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CIX shares performed this year?

CompX International's stock was trading at $26.15 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, CIX shares have decreased by 10.6% and is now trading at $23.3850.

How were CompX International's earnings last quarter?

CompX International Inc. (NYSE:CIX) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 6th. The company reported $0.28 EPS for the quarter. The firm earned $33.60 million during the quarter. CompX International had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.51% and a net margin of 12.48%.

Who are CompX International's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of CompX International include Geode Capital Management LLC (0.29%). Insiders that own company stock include Ann Manix, Mary A Tidlund and Bryan A Hanley.
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How do I buy shares of CompX International?

Shares of CIX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of CompX International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that CompX International investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Netflix (NFLX), Invesco QQQ (QQQ), Broadcom (AVGO) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/06/2024
• Record date for 6/17 Dividend: 6/09/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend: 6/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/17/2025
• Record date for 9/16 Dividend: 9/05/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/16 Dividend: 9/05/2025
• Today: 9/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/16/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Cutlery, handtools, & general hardware
• Sub-Industry: Construction Materials
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CIX
• CIK: 1049606
• Web: www.compx.com
• Phone: (972) 448-1400
• Fax: 972-448-1408
• Employees: 610
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.51
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.38
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $22.59 million
• Net Margins: 12.48%
• Pretax Margin: 16.29%
• Return on Equity: 11.51%
• Return on Assets: 10.52%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 7.52
• Quick Ratio: 5.48

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $152.72 million
• Price / Sales: 1.89
• Cash Flow: $2.03 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.53
• Book Value: $13.71 per share
• Price / Book: 1.71

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 12,323,000
• Free Float: 12,272,000
• Market Cap: $288.17 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.10