CompX International Inc. (CIX) AI Stock Analysis

CompX International Inc. manufactures and distributes security products and recreational marine components primarily across North America. The Security Products segment produces mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, ignition systems, and specialized locking mechanisms for applications such as mailboxes, file cabinets, medical cabinetry, and high-security narcotics boxes. The Marine Components segment manufactures stainless steel exhaust headers, mufflers, exhaust components, wake enhancement systems, steering wheels, and gauges for performance and recreational boats. Founded in 1993 and based in Dallas, Texas, the company supplies products directly to original equipment manufacturers and via distributors.

Revenue increased from $140.8M in FY2021 to $166.6M in FY2022, before declining 3.2% to $161.3M in FY2023 and falling 9.5% to $145.9M in FY2024. Sales rebounded 8.5% to $158.3M in FY2025, supported by a 5-year revenue CAGR of 6.7%. Gross margin remained consistent, recording 30.4% in FY2025 compared to 30.3% in FY2021. Net income reached $19.5M with EPS of $1.58 in FY2025, while free cash flow stood at $19.1M. In the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue increased 8.0% year-over-year, and quarterly earnings grew 33.1%, bringing trailing twelve month EPS to $1.78.

As of June 30, 2026, CompX held $52.4M in cash and short-term investments against total assets of $161.5M and shareholders' equity of $144.7M. The company maintains a current ratio of 6.69. For FY2025, operating cash flow reached $22.9M, which funded capital expenditures of $3.7M and dividends paid of $27.1M. Furthermore, the company's share count decreased 3.7% over the past 5 years.

At a market cap of $443.5M and enterprise value of $388.5M, CompX trades at a trailing P/E of 20.2x, below the 24.8x median of its US-listed Industrials peers. Its forward P/E of 20.6x and price-to-sales of 2.7x sit above the peer medians of 17.2x and 1.5x, respectively, while its EV/EBITDA of 13.0x compares to the peer median of 13.9x. The stock closed at $35.95 on October 16, 2026, up 62.1% over the past year and 146.5% over five years, outpacing the S&P 500 returns of 16.8% and 83.0%.

CompX pays an annualized forward dividend of $1.20 per share, representing a 3.34% dividend yield and a payout ratio of 67.3%. Dividends are distributed on a quarterly frequency, with the last ex-dividend date on September 3, 2026. The company has paid consecutive dividends for 28 years and achieved an annualized 5-year dividend growth rate of 40.6%.

Wall Street analysts set a mean price target of $38.00 for CompX, implying upside of 5.7% relative to its last close of $35.95. Over the trailing twelve months, the company generated EPS of $1.78, with quarterly earnings expanding 33.1% year-over-year in the period ended June 30, 2026. CompX is scheduled to report its next earnings on November 4, 2026.

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