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NYSE American · Security & Protection Services · USD

CompX International Inc. (CIX) Stock Analysis

CompX International Inc. (CIX) is a Security & Protection Services stock listed on NYSE American and quoted in US Dollar.

CIX

$35.00

−$0.93 (−2.59%)

Sep 4, 2026 · Market close

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CIX Key Statistics

As of Sep 4, 2026
Trading
Open
$35.18
Previous Close
$35.93
Day's Range
34.12–35.71
52-Week Range
20.29–36.25
Volume
16.90K
BetaHow much the share price moves relative to the wider market. 1.0 moves in line with it; above 1.0 swings more, below 1.0 less.
0.90
Valuation
Market Cap
$431.78M
P/E Ratio
19.66
P/S ratioMarket value divided by annual revenue. Useful for companies that are not yet profitable, where a P/E cannot be calculated.
2.67
EPS (ttm)Profit attributable to each share over the last twelve months.
1.78
Financials (FY)
Revenue (FY)
$158.29M+8.46%
Net Income (FY)
$19.48M+17.43%
Profit marginThe share of revenue left as profit after all costs and taxes.
13.60%
Shares OutstandingThe total number of shares held by all investors. Market value is this figure multiplied by the share price.
12.34M
1-Year Return
+52.09%
Dividend and dates
Dividend
$1.20+3.34%
Ex-Dividend Date
September 3, 2026
Earnings Date
November 4, 2026estimated
Avg Volume
7.78K

Only metrics the company reports are shown. Data provided by Yahoo Finance via yfinance. Updated daily.

CIX Stock Return by Calendar Year

Calendar-year returns computed from daily closing prices. Partial years are shown muted and marked with an asterisk.

YearReturn
2026 (partial year)+54.19%
2025−3.21%
2024+14.73%
2023+43.62%
2022−7.98%
2021+64.41%
2020+0.31%
2019+9.21%
2018+3.42%
2017−16.21%
2016 (partial year)+35.71%

As of September 4, 2026.

CIX Revenue and Earnings by Fiscal Year

FY ends December
Fiscal yearRevenueNet incomeNet margin
2025$158.29M$19.48M12.3%
2024$145.94M$16.59M11.4%
2023$161.29M$22.59M14.0%
2022$166.56M$20.87M12.5%
Fiscal yearRevenueGross profitOperating incomeNet incomeNet margin
2025$158.29M$48.18M$22.60M$19.48M12.3%
2024$145.94M$41.36M$17.02M$16.59M11.4%
2023$161.29M$49.22M$25.44M$22.59M14.0%
2022$166.56M$48.80M$25.44M$20.87M12.5%

Annual figures as reported, in the company's reporting currency. As of December 31, 2025.

CIX Dividend History

$2.20−31.3% vs 2024

Dividends per share, 2025 · 5 payments

YearDividends per sharePaymentsChange
2026*$0.903—
2025$2.205−31.3%
2024$3.205+220.0%
2023$1.004−63.6%
YearDividends per sharePaymentsChange
2026 (partial year)$0.903—
2025$2.205−31.3%
2024$3.205+220.0%
2023$1.004−63.6%
2022$2.755+243.8%
2021$0.804+100.0%
2020$0.404+42.9%
2019$0.284+86.7%
2018$0.153−25.0%
2017$0.204+300.0%
2016$0.051—

Most recent payment: $0.30 per share, ex-dividend September 3, 2026. Per-share amounts summed by calendar year from ex-dividend dates. Partial years are shown muted and marked with an asterisk.

CIX Valuation vs Security & Protection Services Median

Median of 22 stocks
MetricCIXSecurity & Protection Services medianvs median
P/E19.6622.0411% below
P/S ratio2.671.4387% above
Profit margin13.60%3.11%10.5 pts above

Medians across 22 Security & Protection Services stocks that report the metric. Medians, not averages, so one outlier cannot move them. As of September 4, 2026.

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Analysis

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Company Overview

The market values CompX International Inc. (CIX) at $431.78M. The company sits in the Industrials sector, in the Security & Protection Services industry. The company reports 549 employees.

The 52-week range on file runs from $20.29 to $36.25. The most recent close on file for CIX is $35.00, dated September 4, 2026. That is −$0.93 (−2.59%) against the previous close. The latest close sits 72.5% above that 52-week low.

Financial Health

The most recent full year on file, fiscal 2025, shows revenue of $158.29M. Against the prior fiscal year total of $145.94M, that is a change of +8.46%. Net income for the same year was $19.48M. That is +17.43% against the prior fiscal year. Profit margin runs at 13.6%. That is 10.5 percentage points above the Security & Protection Services median of 3.11%. Earnings per share on a trailing basis come to 1.78.

Across the 4 fiscal years on file, revenue moves from $166.56M in 2022 to $158.29M in 2025. Of those 4 years, 4 report positive net income.

Valuation Assessment

CIX trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.66. That is 10.78% below the Security & Protection Services median of 22.04. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.67. On price-to-sales that is 86.53% above the Security & Protection Services median of 1.43. The medians here are taken across 22 Security & Protection Services companies that report the metric.

The reported beta is 0.9. Daily returns over the trailing 10 years annualize to a volatility of 54.24%. Over the trailing twelve months the price has returned +52.09%. Measured over 10 years, that is +16.79% a year compounded.

Growth & Income

CIX pays a dividend yielding 3.34%. That is 1.8 percentage points above the Security & Protection Services median yield of 1.53%. The indicated annual rate is $1.20 a share. The ex-dividend date on file is September 3, 2026. Dividends are recorded for 11 calendar years; 2026 shows 3 payments totalling $0.90 a share. The year before, 2025, totalled $2.20 a share.

2026 is still running; the price is +54.19% year to date. The strongest complete calendar year on file is 2021 at +64.41%; the weakest is 2017 at −16.21%. Of the 9 complete calendar years on file, 6 finished higher.

Peer Comparison

CompX International Inc. (CIX) operates in the Security & Protection Services industry. Here is how it compares to its closest peers by market capitalization:

Company Ticker Market Cap P/E Ratio
CompX International Inc. CIX $431.78M 19.7
Allegion plc ALLE $13.36B 20.4
MSA Safety Incorporated MSA $7.28B 23.4
ADT Inc. ADT $5.45B 10.4

The Security & Protection Services industry average P/E ratio is 22.0x. CompX International Inc. trades at a P/E of 19.7.

Every figure above is read from this page's own data on each nightly rebuild. Informational only, not financial advice. As of September 4, 2026.

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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. (NYSEAM:CIX) operates as a subsidiary of NLI Holdings, Inc.

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