CompX International Inc.
AMEX•CIX
CEO: Mr. Scott C. James
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Security & Protection Services
Listing Date: 1998-03-06
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 serves recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, and other industries. The Marine Components segment manufactures and distributes stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other exhaust components; gauges, such as GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical and electronic controls and throttles; wake enhancement systems, trim tabs, steering wheels, and billet aluminum accessories; dash panels, LED indicators, and wire harnesses; and grab handles, pin cleats, and related hardware and accessories primarily for ski/wakeboard and performance boats, as well as for the recreational marine and other industries. The company 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.
Contact Information
Three Lincoln Centre, Suite 1700 5430 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75240-2620, United States
972-448-1400
Market Cap
$297.11M
P/E (TTM)
15.4
0
Dividend Yield
9.1%
52W High
$32.30
52W Low
$17.89
52W Range
Rank37Top 34.1%
4.4
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 4.4 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q3 2025 Data
Revenue
$39.95M+18.66%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.34+21.43%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$8.42M+130.81%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Q3 Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Nine Month Sales Growth Net sales reached $120.6M USD for nine months, showing $13.1M USD increase versus comparable 2024 period.
Operating Income Surges Operating income hit $17.0M USD for nine months, showing a $4.8M USD increase versus 2024 results.
Marine Margin Expansion Marine Components gross margin percentage hit 30.5% for nine months, up significantly from 19.7% last year.
Net Income Improvement Nine months net income totaled $14.8M USD, reflecting strong $2.7M USD growth compared to the prior year.
Risk Factors
Tariff Cost Pressures Incurring tariff surcharges on Asian electronic components since Q2 2025; cost pressures expected to continue through year-end.
Security Margin Compression Security Products gross margin percentage expected slightly below prior year due to higher-cost inventory and new tariff surcharges.
Operating Cash Flow Decline Net cash from operations decreased $4.8M USD for nine months, primarily due to unfavorable working capital changes.
Raw Material Inflation Persists Raw material price increases from Q3 2024 persisted through the first nine months of 2025 impacting overall costs.
Outlook
Security Sales Outlook Expect Security Products sales improvement driven by continued higher demand in the government security market throughout 2025.
Marine Income Forecast Marine Components expects improved gross margin and operating income percentages for the full year 2025 due to sales volume.
Capital Expenditure Plan Expect 2025 capital expenditures around $4M USD, primarily funding facility maintenance and existing customer demand needs.
Liquidity Sufficiency Confirmed Cash flow from operations expected sufficient for working capital, CapEx, and dividends for next 12 months and five years.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$2.42B
$1.59B
$893.37M
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
60.2%
32.6%
27.6%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG | $487.10M | 27.2 | 8.6% | 39.3% |
| MEC | $428.92M | -53.2 | -3.3% | 4.5% |
| PKOH | $378.83M | 15.6 | 6.6% | 49.4% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
1.3%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-2.2%
Stable Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
75%
Volatile Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Mar 4, 2026
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