CompX International (CIX) Competitors

Helios Technologies (NASDAQ:HLIO) and CompX International (NYSE:CIX) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of HLIO or CIX?

94.7% of Helios Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.5% of CompX International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Helios Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of CompX International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Is HLIO or CIX a better dividend stock?

Helios Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. CompX International pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Helios Technologies pays out 32.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CompX International pays out 82.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. CompX International has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. CompX International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Does the media prefer HLIO or CIX?

In the previous week, Helios Technologies had 5 more articles in the media than CompX International. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Helios Technologies and 0 mentions for CompX International. Helios Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat CompX International's score of 0.00 indicating that Helios Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Helios Technologies	Positive
CompX International	Neutral

Which has more volatility and risk, HLIO or CIX?

Helios Technologies has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CompX International has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Is HLIO or CIX more profitable?

CompX International has a net margin of 12.48% compared to Helios Technologies' net margin of 4.57%. CompX International's return on equity of 11.51% beat Helios Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Helios Technologies	4.57%	8.22%	4.50%
CompX International	12.48%	11.51%	10.52%

Which has higher earnings & valuation, HLIO or CIX?

Helios Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than CompX International. CompX International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Helios Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Helios Technologies	$789.40M	1.61	$37.50M	$1.11	34.40
CompX International	$148.24M	2.04	$22.59M	$1.46	16.78

Do analysts rate HLIO or CIX?

Helios Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $44.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.23%. Given Helios Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Helios Technologies is more favorable than CompX International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Helios Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
CompX International	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Helios Technologies beats CompX International on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.