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COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC CIX
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) earns a Piotroski F-score of 6/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It pays a dividend yielding 8.37% (safety: at-risk). FY2025 revenue was $158.3M at a 12.3% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Beneish M-score: -2.63 — low (below −2.22 — no manipulation red flag) . A statistical screen for earnings manipulation, not proof — and it doesn't apply to most banks/insurers.
How it ranks in Manufacturing · percentile among 1957 companies
Percentile vs other Manufacturing companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 6/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · safe zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.532 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.544 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.145 |
| Equity / liabilities | 7.893 |
Sector peers · similar-size Manufacturing companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIX | COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC | 6/9 | 14.52 | 16.6 | +8.5% |
| ACU | ACME UNITED CORP | 7/9 | 7.65 | 18 | +1.1% |
| EML | EASTERN CO | 7/9 | 6 | 20.6 | -8.7% |
| RECT | Rectitude Holdings Ltd. | 5/9 | 5.02 | — | +22% |
| LCUT | LIFETIME BRANDS, INC | 4/9 | 2.88 | — | -5.1% |
| HLMN | Hillman Solutions Corp. | 7/9 | 2.3 | 41.2 | +5.4% |
| SSD | Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 6/9 | 7.08 | 25 | +4.5% |
About COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC
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 also offers disc and pin tumbler locks; and CompX eLock and StealthLock electronic locks for drug storage and other valuables. The Marine Components segment manufactures and distributes wake enhancement systems, stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, and related hardware and accessories; trim tabs, steering wheels and billet aluminum accessories; original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers and other exhaust components; GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical and electronic controls and throttles; dash panels, LED indicators and wire harnesses; and grab handles, pin cleats and other accessories; fabricated metal products; and related hardware and accessories for ski/wakeboard boats and performance boats, as well as for the recreational marine and other industries. The company offers its products to recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, and other industries. It 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.
FAQ
Is CIX financially healthy?
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC's Piotroski F-score is 6/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does CIX pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC pays a dividend yielding about 8.37% with a 139.2% payout ratio, rated “at-risk” for safety.
How profitable is CIX?
In FY2025, COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC had a net margin of 12.3% and a return on equity of 14.1%.
Is CIX overvalued or undervalued?
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC trades at about 19.8× trailing earnings — above its 10-year norm (10-year range 11.2×–18.2×, median 14.7×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
Is CIX a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC: a Piotroski F-score of 6/9, an Altman Z″ in the safe zone, a P/E of about 16.6×, a dividend yield of 8.37%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.