CompX International (CIX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

CompX International Inc. is a diversified manufacturer specializing in security hardware and precision components for a wide range of industries. The company operates through two primary business segments—Security Products and Electronics & Hardware—providing innovative, value-driven solutions designed to meet evolving customer requirements. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Haskell, New Jersey, CompX has built a reputation for engineering excellence and product reliability.

The Security Products segment offers a broad portfolio of mechanical and electronic locking systems, door handles, hinges, and control mechanisms used in safes, vaults, automated teller machines (ATMs), and other access-controlled applications. These products are designed to withstand rigorous use and provide high levels of security and durability. The segment also serves equipment OEMs in the hospitality and industrial markets, supplying tailored hardware solutions for furniture, appliances, and specialized industrial enclosures.

Through its Electronics & Hardware segment, CompX manufactures precision-engineered metal and plastic components for industries including gaming, medical, fitness, and telecommunications. Key offerings include branded coin and card dispensers, control panels, housings, and sub-assemblies that integrate seamlessly into customer products. Leveraging injection molding, stamping, and CNC machining capabilities, the company supports both high-volume and customized production runs, helping OEMs bring complex assemblies to market efficiently.

CompX maintains a global manufacturing and distribution footprint, with facilities located in the United States, Mexico, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and sales operations extending across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company’s leadership team, led by President and CEO Thomas C. Nolan, is supported by experienced operations, engineering, and sales professionals dedicated to continuous product innovation and customer service excellence. This combination of technical expertise, geographic reach, and diversified end-market exposure positions CompX International to address emerging trends in security, automation, and component technologies.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $25.51 to $28.95
• 50-Day Range: $23.23 to $27.09
• 52-Week Range: $17.89 to $36.10
• Volume: 23,578 shs
• Average Volume: 9,364 shs
• Market Capitalization: $333.60 million
• P/E Ratio: 17.82
• Dividend Yield: 4.43%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

CompX International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

CompX International scored higher than 20% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 161st out of 181 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 17.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of CompX International is 17.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.17.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

CompX International has a P/B Ratio of 1.98. 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

3.54% 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 8.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in CompX International has recently decreased by 19.94%, 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 4.65%, 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 82.19%. 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

3.54% 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 8.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in CompX International has recently decreased by 19.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

5 people have searched for CIX on MarketBeat in the last 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 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CIX stock has increased by 3.6% and is now trading at $27.08.

How were CompX International's earnings last quarter?

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

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
• Today: 7/13/2025
• 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): $1.46
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.82
• 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: $148.24 million
• Price / Sales: 2.25
• Cash Flow: $2.35 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.53
• Book Value: $13.71 per share
• Price / Book: 1.98

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 12,319,000
• Free Float: 12,272,000
• Market Cap: $333.60 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.04