CompX International Inc. (CIX) Stock Price & Analysis
CompX International Inc. (CIX) closed at USD 35.81 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.80% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 34.5; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 34.7–35.81 on volume of 21,530 shares. Market capitalization is $441.78M, with a 52-week range of USD 20.29–40.3 (ASE). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (CIX)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $162M, net income $22.0M (13.6% margin), free cash flow $21.2M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 20.1x (avg 16.0x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +60.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +141.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate null.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CIX)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $141M | $167M | $161M | $146M | $158M | $162M |
| Gross profit | $42.7M | $48.8M | $49.2M | $41.4M | $48.2M | — |
| Operating income | $20.5M | $25.4M | $25.4M | $17.0M | $22.6M | $26.4M |
| Net income | $16.6M | $20.9M | $22.6M | $16.6M | $19.5M | $22.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.34 | $1.69 | $1.84 | $1.35 | $1.58 | — |
| Free cash flow | $6.4M | $13.2M | $24.7M | $21.5M | $19.1M | $21.2M |
| Gross margin | 30.4% | 29.3% | 30.5% | 28.3% | 30.4% | — |
| Operating margin | 14.6% | 15.3% | 15.8% | 11.7% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Net margin | 11.8% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% | 12.3% | 13.6% |
| Revenue growth | +22.9% | +18.3% | -3.2% | -9.5% | +8.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $76.6M | $59.9M | $76.7M | — | — | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CIX)
P/E 20.1x · P/S 2.7x · P/FCF 20.8x · P/B 3.0x · FCF yield 4.80% · Earnings yield 4.98% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 6.14%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 14.7x, Dec 2024 19.4x, Dec 2023 13.8x.
Analysts (CIX)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CIX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +60.3% | +141.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +60.5% | +19.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.5% | 51.5% |
| Max drawdown | -12.6% (Oct 2026→Oct 2026) | -37.1% (Mar 2024→Apr 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 35.81 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.80% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 34.5 |
| Open | USD 34.63 |
| Day Range | USD 34.7 – 35.81 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 20.29 – 40.3 |
| Volume | 21,530 shares |
| Market Cap | $441.78M |
| Exchange | ASE |
Technical Analysis (CIX)
Nexqual's technical model rates CIX "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.55 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 35.62) |
| MACD | 0.02 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (CIX)
Wall Street analysts rate CIX "None", per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (CIX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CIX)
| Total Revenue | $161.83M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +8.00% |
| Gross Margin | +32.08% |
| Operating Margin | +20.45% |
| Profit Margin | +13.60% |
| ROE | +14.97% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 |
| Current Ratio | 6.69 |
| Total Cash | $52.42M |
| Total Debt | $1.00M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $21.22M (13.1% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CIX)
Nexqual rates CompX International Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 32%, operating 20% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $52M cash vs $1M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $21M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 13% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 15%, ROA 10.1% |
Ownership (CIX)
| Insider Ownership | +87.64% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +6.73% |
| Shares Outstanding | 12.34M |
| Float | 1.52M |
| Short % of Float | +7.74% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (CIX)
CompX International Inc. is led by Scott C. James, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Scott C. James |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Amy Allbach Samford |
| Vice President of Internal Audit | Bart W. Reichert |
| Executive Vice President | Andrew B. Nace |
| Executive Vice President of Tax | Kristin B. McCoy |
Major Backers & Investors (CIX)
Notable institutional backers of CompX International Inc. include Royce & Associates LP, ROYCE SMALL-CAP TRUST, INC.-Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc, DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Royce & Associates LP | 1.35% |
| ROYCE SMALL-CAP TRUST, INC.-Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc | 1.35% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 0.97% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 0.82% |
| Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC | 0.18% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.46% |
| BlackRock | 1% |
| Vanguard Group | 0.66% |
| Geode Capital | 0.33% |
| State Street | 0.25% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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