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Compx International Inc CIX

Morningstar Rating
$23.25 +1.43 (6.55%)
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Price vs Fair Value

CIX is trading at a 21% discount.
Price
$23.23
Fair Value
$79.44
Uncertainty
Very High
1-Star Price
$99.75
5-Star Price
$61.77
Economic Moat
Mhn
Capital Allocation
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Trading Information

Previous Close Price
$21.82
Day Range
$21.8923.25
52-Week Range
$16.2527.82
Bid/Ask
$17.51 / $36.96
Market Cap
$286.29 Mil
Volume/Avg
7,231 / 6,217

Key Statistics

Price/Earnings (Normalized)
13.84
Price/Sales
1.81
Dividend Yield
4.30%
Dividend Yield (Forward)
4.30%
Total Yield
4.30%

Company Profile

Compx International Inc is a manufacturer of security products. Its security products are primarily used in recreational transportation, postal, office & institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, and a variety of other industries. Also, it is engaged in the manufacturing of stainless steel exhaust systems, gauges, throttle controls, and trim tabs for the recreational marine industry. The company's operating segment includes Security Products and Marine Components. The company generates maximum revenue from the Security Products segment, which manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms. Its geographical segments are the United States, Canada, Mexico, and others, of which the United States accounts for the vast majority of revenue.
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Security & Protection Services
Stock Style Box
Small Core
Total Number of Employees
609

Valuation

Metric
CIX
Price/Earnings (Normalized)
13.84
Price/Book Value
1.73
Price/Sales
1.81
Price/Cash Flow
12.43
Price/Earnings
CIX

Financial Strength

Metric
CIX
Quick Ratio
5.13
Current Ratio
7.35
Interest Coverage
Quick Ratio
CIX

Profitability

Metric
CIX
Return on Assets (Normalized)
11.57%
Return on Equity (Normalized)
12.84%
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized)
11.06%
Return on Assets
CIX

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